Behavioural Public Policy
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 2013
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Aims & Scope
Behavioural Public Policy is a leading journal dedicated to the application of behavioural science to public policy. It publishes rigorous, high-quality research that explores how insights from psychology, behavioural economics, and other behavioural sciences can be used to design, implement, and evaluate more effective public policies. The journal welcomes submissions on a wide range of policy areas, including health, education, environment, crime, and social welfare. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and policy practice, providing a platform for scholars and policymakers to engage with the latest developments in behavioural public policy.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Behavioural Public Policy
Is Behavioural Public Policy a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Behavioural Public Policy: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 90/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Behavioural Public Policy?
Behavioural Public Policy 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 PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.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 2.64.
Is Behavioural Public Policy indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Behavioural Public Policy is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Behavioural Public Policy?
Behavioural Public Policy is a leading journal dedicated to the application of behavioural science to public policy. It publishes rigorous, high-quality research that explores how insights from psychology, behavioural economics, and other behavioural sciences can be used to design, implement, and evaluate more effective public policies. The journal welcomes submissions on a wide range of policy areas, including health, education, environment, crime, and social welfare. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and policy practice, providing a platform for scholars and policymakers to
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