Journal of Nonverbal Behavior
Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc. · United States
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior is a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to original research on all major areas of nonverbal behavior. Publishes thereotical and empirical papers Covers topics such as paralanguage, proxemics, facial expressions, face-to-face interactions, and eye contact. Includes other topics contributing to the scientific understanding of nonverbal processes and behavior Aims to extend the coverage of nonverbal behavior research.
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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Journal of Nonverbal Behavior
Is Journal of Nonverbal Behavior a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Nonverbal Behavior: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Nonverbal Behavior?
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.22.
Is Journal of Nonverbal Behavior indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Journal of Nonverbal Behavior?
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior is a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to original research on all major areas of nonverbal behavior. Publishes thereotical and empirical papers Covers topics such as paralanguage, proxemics, facial expressions, face-to-face interactions, and eye contact. Includes other topics contributing to the scientific understanding of nonverbal processes and behavior Aims to extend the coverage of nonverbal behavior research.
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