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Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1999

ISSN1098-3007eISSN1538-4772
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
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
1
H-Index
105
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.854
Total Works
725
Total Citations
36,663
2yr Mean Citedness
1.27
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the empirical evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions and supports, primarily within educational settings. It examines strategies aimed at improving student behavior, academic engagement, and social-emotional well-being. The scope includes research on positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), classroom management techniques, and interventions for specific student populations such as those with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. The journal also addresses cultural responsiveness in behavioral practices and the sustainability of evidence-based interventions.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1999
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications725
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1098-3007 / 1538-4772
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

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.

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1
Applied PsychologyQ2
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education, SpecialPsychology, Clinical

Scopus Categories

Applied PsychologyDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Behavioral and Psychological StudiesAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentFamily and Disability Support ResearchBullying, Victimization, and AggressionAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderEducation Discipline and InequalityEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentDisability Education and EmploymentHealth Policy Implementation Science
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref