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JAACAP Open Template

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About the JAACAP Open format

JAACAP Open is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Suicide and Self-Harm Studies, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, JAACAP Open 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
ISSN2949-7329
Citation impact (2-yr)1.99
h-index13
i10-index17
Total citations829
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereNationwide Children's Hospital
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Papers published in JAACAP Open per year

1
2022
50
2023
84
2024
86
2025

Citation impact of JAACAP Open by publication year

1
2022
390
2023
259
2024
134
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in JAACAP Open

The Coronavirus Impact Scale: Construction, Validation, and Comparisons in Diverse Clinical Samples

Joel Stoddard, Elizabeth K. Reynolds, Ruth Paris et al. · 13 Mar 2023

Objective: This report is of the construction and initial psychometric properties of the Coronavirus Impact Scale in multiple large and diverse samples of families with children and adolescents. The scale was established to capture the impact of the coronavirus pandemic during its first wave. Differences in impact between samples and internal structure within samples were…

Cannabis Use Is Associated With Depression Severity and Suicidality in the National Comorbidity Survey−Adolescent Supplement

Jesse Hinckley, Susan K. Mikulich‐Gilbertson, Jianping He et al. · 2 Mar 2023

Objective: To investigate the association of cannabis use with major depression and suicidal behavior in adolescence. Method: , a nationally representative survey of adolescents aged 13 to 18 years. Weighted logistic regression and ordinal regression analyses of major depression and suicidal behavior outcomes were conducted on cannabis variables, incorporating sociodemographic characteristics. Results: ) were associated…

Prevalence and Characterization of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in a Pediatric Population

Michelle Sader, Holly A. Harris, Gordon D. Waiter et al. · 23 May 2023

ObjectiveAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new feeding and eating disorder category in DSM-5 characterized by extreme food avoidance/restriction. Much is unknown about ARFID, with limited understanding of its prevalence and comorbidities in general pediatric populations. This study aimed to classify ARFID prevalence and characteristics in children within the Generation R Study, a…

Executive Functioning, Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms: Understanding Developmental Dynamics Through Panel Network Approaches

René Freichel, Janine Pfirrmann, Peter J. de Jong et al. · 3 Dec 2023

ObjectiveEarly adolescence is a transition period during which many mental health disorders emerge. The interplay between different internalizing and externalizing mental health problems in adolescence is poorly understood at the within-person level. Executive functioning (EF) in early adolescence has been shown to constitute a transdiagnostic risk factor, but the specificity of the associations between different…

Review: Dopamine, Serotonin, and the Translational Neuroscience of Aggression in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hugo Martin, Ja Eun Choi, Ariana R. Rodrigues et al. · 7 Mar 2024

Objective: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a 1% to 2% prevalence in children. In addition to social communication deficits and restricted or repetitive behavior, ASD is often characterized by a heightened propensity for aggression. In fact, aggressive behavior is the primary reason for hospitalization in children with ASD, and current treatment…

JAACAP Open template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the JAACAP Open format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the JAACAP Open template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does JAACAP Open use?
JAACAP Open uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, JAACAP Open 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to JAACAP Open?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready JAACAP Open document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the JAACAP Open template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the JAACAP Open format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes JAACAP Open?
JAACAP Open is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's JAACAP Open template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready JAACAP Open PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official JAACAP Open template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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