Aims and scope

Aims and Scope: The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis is the leading interdisciplinary, international journal publishing on topics relevant to the science and research-informed practice of clinical and experimental hypnosis. Preferred submissions are empirical research articles, clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of hypnosis interventions, neurophysiological studies of hypnosis, mechanisms of hypnosis, hypnotizability, research-based systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and research informed theoretical papers. Submissions may also include, feasibility and pilot studies, clinical papers including well-designed multiple and single case studies, and significant historical and cultural material. Original research and clinical papers dealing with hypnosis and hypnotherapy in psychology, psychotherapy, psychiatry, the medical and dental specialties, wellness, nursing, allied areas; and studies relating hypnosis to germane phenomena such as mindfulness and contemplative practices are of interest. Unsolicited commentaries on articles appearing in the Journal are not accepted for publication. It is the purpose of this journal to present the best research in scientific hypnosis and to encourage support continued through inquiry in an integrated manner.


Peer Review Policy:
All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor. The Journal is committed to peer-review integrity and upholding the highest standards of review. Once your paper has been assessed for suitability by the Editor, it will then be sent for peer-review by expert referees.

Manuscripts should be submitted online via ScholarOne Manuscripts at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijceh



Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106 .

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.