About the Journal
Research in Psychology and Behavior (formerly Research Directs in Psychology and Behavior) (ISSN 2831-6738) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal in the psychology and behavioral sciences. The journal encourages authors to submit research in psychology and behavioral sciences, counseling, and in the mental health and wellness sciences.
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
Research in Psychology and Behavior is an open access, double peer-reviewed, internationally published journal, indexed on Google Scholar to track citations, h-index and i10-index for impact. The journal is a Crossref member for digital object identifier (DOI) number assignment and citation tracking.
Research in Psychology and Behavior publishes manuscripts as they are accepted. Published works are dated by year, volume (issue): manuscript number and DOI number. Example: 2025, Volume 5 (Issue 1): 1, DOI#.
Publication Timeline: From submission to publication, manuscripts in RPB take on average less than 35-45 days. Timelines may vary based on reviewer promptness and the time needed for authors to address revisions.
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The aim of Research in Psychology and Behavior is to publish, direct and concise research in all psychological sciences to advance research in the field. While not required, the journal encourages authors to submit "Direct Original Research," which is a compact version of an original research manuscript. Learn more about Direct Original Research.