“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
~Thomas A. Edison
H0 Journal is now accepting submissions.
We welcome original research across all areas of psychology and behavioral science.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. → Submit via OJS
About H0 Journal
H0 Journal is the flagship publication of Neural Prosody, LLC. It is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of psychological and behavioral science research that meets the highest standards of methodological rigor—including, and especially, research that yields null results.
The journal takes its name from the null hypothesis: the foundational statistical position that there is no effect, no difference, no relationship to be found. In contemporary psychology, null results are systematically underrepresented in the published literature. Studies that confirm hypotheses are published; studies that do not are filed away. The consequence is a scientific record that overstates the prevalence and consistency of effects—distorting theory, misleading practitioners, and undermining the credibility of the field.
H0 Journal exists to correct that imbalance. A null result, rigorously obtained and transparently reported, is a contribution to knowledge. We publish it accordingly, evaluating manuscripts on the quality of their design, the appropriateness of their methods, and the integrity of their reporting—not on whether their findings confirm a hypothesis.
Journal Information
| Publisher | Neural Prosody, LLC |
| ISSN | [ISSN pending] |
| Access model | Fully open access — free to read; article processing charges (APCs) apply to authors |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) |
| Citation style | APA 7th edition |
| Review type | Double-anonymized peer review |
| Platform | Open Journal Systems (OJS) |
| Publication | Continuous — articles published upon acceptance |
| Scope | Psychology and behavioral science broadly |
Scope and Editorial Focus
H0 Journal publishes original scholarship across the full breadth of psychology and behavioral science. Our editorial focus is methodological quality and transparency of reporting. We are discipline-inclusive: submissions from clinical, experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychological, and applied behavioral science traditions are equally welcome, provided they meet our standards for rigor.
We place particular emphasis on the following:
Studies with null, negative, or inconclusive findings that are methodologically sound
Pre-registered studies and Registered Reports, in which hypotheses and analytical plans are documented prior to data collection
High-quality replication studies, including both successful and failed replications
Methodological and statistical contributions that advance research design or analytical practice in psychology
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted in accordance with PRISMA or equivalent reporting standards
H0 Journal does not evaluate manuscripts on the basis of whether results are statistically significant, novel, or confirmatory. Effect size, directionality, and p-values are reported transparently—they are not criteria for acceptance.
Submission Types
| Submission type | Description | Word limit (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Original empirical research | Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies reporting primary data collection and analysis” | 4,000-10,000” |
| Registered Report | Pre-registered study protocol reviewed and provisionally accepted prior to data collection; final manuscript accepted contingent on protocol adherence” | Stage 1: 3,000–5,000 Stage 2: up to 10,000” |
| Replication study | Direct or conceptual replication of previously published findings, with full methodology disclosure” | 3,000-8,000” |
| Systematic review / meta-analysis | Comprehensive synthesis of existing literature following PRISMA or equivalent standards | 5,000-12,000 |
| Methodological / statistical paper | Contributions to research design, measurement, statistical practice, or open science methodology | 3,000-8,000 |
Open Access and Licensing
All content published in H0 Journal is immediately and permanently open access upon publication. There are no subscription fees, paywalls, or access restrictions of any kind. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Article processing charges (APCs) apply to authors published in H0 Journal. APC waivers are available on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief; authors who are unable to meet the APC due to lack of institutional or grant funding are encouraged to contact the editorial office prior to submission to discuss their circumstances. Open access to published content is unconditional and is not affected by APC status.
Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to H0 Journal undergo double-anonymized peer review. Author identities are not disclosed to reviewers, and reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors at any stage of the review process. Peer review is conducted exclusively by qualified human reviewers; AI-assisted technologies are not used in the evaluation of manuscripts at any stage.
Neural Prosody compensates all peer reviewers at a flat rate of $150 USD per reviewed article, paid via PayPal or direct bank transfer upon acceptance of the review by the handling editor. For full details, see our For Reviewers page.
Submit Your Research to H0 Journal
H0 Journal is currently accepting submissions across all submission types listed above. Manuscripts are reviewed on a rolling basis; there are no submission windows or deadlines. Authors are encouraged to review the Author Guidelines and AI Use Policy prior to submission.
Submissions are managed through Open Journal Systems (OJS). Authors must create a free OJS account to submit a manuscript. Submissions that do not conform to H0 Journal’s formatting and disclosure requirements will be returned without review.
→ Submit a manuscript via OJS (Coming soon)
→ Review Author Guidelines before submitting
→ Questions? Contact the editorial team