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Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

United StatesApplied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
58H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.264SJR (2025)
2012-2026Coverage

About Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

About Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2012-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 2212-1447; H-index 58.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (58): Strong citation impact — 58 articles cited at least 58 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science?
2212-1447.

Who publishes Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science?
Elsevier B.V..

What are Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science's metrics?
H-index 58.

Where do I submit to Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)2212-1447, 2212-1455
ISSN-L2212-1447
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationElsevier BV
Publisher country codeNL
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex957
Citations recorded in OpenAlex25,345
OpenAlex H-index71
Years represented in OpenAlex2012–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions; Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Behavioral and Psychological Studies; Mental Health Research Topics; COVID-19 and Mental Health.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,580.00 USD; 3,350.00 EUR; 2,870.00 GBP; 444,030.00 JPY

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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