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Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Wiley-Blackwell · United States · Est. 1968

ISSN1938-3703eISSN1938-3703
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
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
1.557
H-Index
199
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.82
Total Works
4,435
Total Citations
254,838
2yr Mean Citedness
2.34
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the application of behavior analysis to various human behaviors and conditions. Studies investigate the effectiveness of interventions for challenging behaviors, learning, and skill development in diverse populations. The research often employs single-case experimental designs and focuses on measurement, assessment, and intervention strategies.

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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 Published1968
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications4,435
Publisher OrgWiley
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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?
Wiley-Blackwell
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1938-3703 / 1938-3703
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

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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.

Applied PsychologyQ1
PhilosophyQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, Clinical

Scopus Categories

Applied PsychologyPhilosophySociology and Political Science

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Behavioral and Psychological StudiesAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentCognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesFamily and Disability Support ResearchBullying, Victimization, and AggressionChild and Animal Learning DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education and Development
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref