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Q1

Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences

John Wiley & Sons Inc.

United StatesHistory (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q4)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
0.7Impact Factor (2025)
35H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.225SJR (2025)
1967, 1969-2026Coverage

About Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences

About Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences

Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by John Wiley & Sons Inc. (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1967, 1969-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0022-5061, 1520-6696; H-index 35; Impact Factor 0.7.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (35): 35 articles have each received at least 35 citations, indicating growing recognition.
  • Impact Factor (0.7): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.

Publishing in Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

  • 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 the History of the Behavioral Sciences?
0022-5061, 1520-6696.

Who publishes Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences?
John Wiley & Sons Inc..

What are Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences's metrics?
Impact Factor 0.7; H-index 35.

Where do I submit to Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences?
Via the official website.

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

Verified field sources

  • Editor(s): Heather Murray (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.
  • Journal Impact Factor: 0.7 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
  • Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0022-5061, 1520-6696
ISSN-L0022-5061
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeUS
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 OpenAlex5,486
Citations recorded in OpenAlex44,089
OpenAlex H-index86
Years represented in OpenAlex1965–2025 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology; Australian Indigenous Culture and History; History of Science and Medicine; Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices; History of Science and Natural History; Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes.

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

Reported open-access list prices

3,570.00 USD; 3,000.00 EUR; 2,380.00 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.

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