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Psychological Studies

Springer International Publishing AG · India

ISSN0033-2968eISSN0974-9861

SJR Q3✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total22

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.379

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.551

Total Works

995

Total Citations

9,233

2yr Mean Citedness

0.71

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Aims & Scope

Psychological Studies is an official journal of the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India, dedicated to publishing diverse and comprehensive psychological research. Focuses on current issues in psychological science, professional practices and contributions to social policy. Encourages methodological plurality by publishing diverse modes of research. Facilitates understanding of psychology from various theoretical perspectives. Regularly publishes special issues addressing current debates and concerns. Actively present on various social media platforms for wider reach and engagement.

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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 63 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications995

Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid

Peer Review—

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Springer International Publishing AG

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0033-2968 / 0974-9861

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Psychology (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Scopus Categories

Psychology (miscellaneous)Medicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Cultural Differences and ValuesPsychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentOptimism, Hope, and Well-beingSocial and Intergroup Psychology