Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy
About Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy
About Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy
Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 199 (United States). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1983-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0894-9085, 1573-6563; H-index 50; Impact Factor 2.1.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (50): Strong citation impact — 50 articles cited at least 50 times each, reflecting solid influence.
- Impact Factor (2.1): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.
Publishing in Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy
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 Q2. 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 Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy?
0894-9085, 1573-6563.
Who publishes Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy?
199.
What are Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy's metrics?
Impact Factor 2.1; H-index 50.
Where do I submit to Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 2.1 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Psychological Treatments and Assessments; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes; Educational and Psychological Assessments; Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications; Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,290.00 USD; 2,690.00 EUR; 2,390.00 GBP
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.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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