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Universitas Psychologica

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana · Colombia · Est. 1969

ISSN1657-9267eISSN2011-2777

SJR Q4✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total30

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

0.162

H-Index

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SNIP

0.364

Total Works

1,520

Total Citations

12,776

2yr Mean Citedness

0.29

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Universitas Psychologica publishes research on psychological phenomena across various life stages and contexts. Studies frequently examine mental health, including adverse childhood experiences, trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The journal also explores cognitive processes, such as mathematical competencies, intelligence, and emotional regulation, as well as social and interpersonal factors like attachment styles, social support, and discrimination. Additionally, it investigates the psychometric properties of psychological instruments and the impact of educational and professional environments on well-being and behavior.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionColombia

Primary LanguageSpanish

1st Year Published1969

Annual Volume~ 34 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,520

Publisher OrgPontifical Xavierian University

Region🌍 Global South

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1657-9267 / 2011-2777

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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?

Spanish

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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.

Psychology (miscellaneous)Q4

Social PsychologyQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Scopus Categories

Psychology (miscellaneous)Social Psychology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Stress and Burnout ResearchHealth and Lifestyle StudiesChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentEducational Outcomes and InfluencesPsychology Research and BibliometricsMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsAging, Health, and DisabilitySocial Skills and EducationResilience and Mental HealthPsychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction