Journal profile
Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi
ISSN 2146-9490 · eISSN 2636-8765 · Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies · Turkey
Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 31 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi is published by Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes, Psychological Treatments and Assessments and Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications, together about 46.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Clinical Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies and Research (JCBPR) is dedicated to advancing the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through the dissemination of cutting-edge research and scholarly work. Our primary focus is on original research that contributes significantly to the understanding, development, and application of cognitive behavioral psychotherapies. The JCBPR serves as a platform for experimental and clinical studies that explore various aspects of CBT, ranging from theoretical foundations to practical applications in clinical settings. We welcome submissions that cover a broad spectrum of topics within the realm of cognitive behavioral therapy, including but not limited to, the efficacy of CBT interventions, mechanisms of change, adaptation of CBT for diverse populations and settings, and the integration of CBT with other therapeutic modalities. The journal is also open to systematic reviews that critically evaluate existing research, case reports that highlight unique or illustrative applications of CBT techniques, brief reports that present preliminary or novel findings, and articles that discuss innovative CBT techniques and their implementation. Our aim is to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue among researchers and practitioners in psychiatry, psychology, and other health-related disciplines. By bridging the gap between research and practice, the JCBPR seeks to contribute to the enhancement of therapeutic outcomes and the overall advancement of mental health care. We encourage contributions from authors around the globe, reflecting the diverse and dynamic nature of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Mehmet Hakan TÜRKÇAPARPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Türkiye 83, United States 14, United Kingdom 5, Canada 5, Greece 3 (117 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesPsychology26.1%
- Psychological Treatments and AssessmentsPsychology11%
- Psychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsPsychology9.2%
- Mindfulness and Compassion InterventionsPsychology6.8%
- Psychometric Methodologies and TestingDecision Sciences5.2%
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum DisordersPsychology4.2%
- Personality Disorders and PsychopathologyPsychology3.9%
- Eating Disorders and BehaviorsPsychology3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.85OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 324 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 21 | 200 |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 199 |
| 2024 | 27 | 27 | 155 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 136 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 102 |
| 2021 | 28 | 28 | 98 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted15, with length limits
- book, thesis, website, and journal introductionBOOK, THESIS, WEBSITE, AND JOURNAL INTRODUCTION: Articles that introduce and criticize books, thesis, journals and web-based resources will be included in this …Length not stated
- case presentationsCASE PRESENTATIONS: Cases that were treated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods will be published in this section including the therapy procedures. Case p…Length not stated
- case reportCase Report 5. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise in Eating Disorders: A Case Report of Bulimia NervosaLength not stated
- insightsINSIGHTS: Practice-oriented and educational articles that support clinical practice, supervision, training, and professional development in cognitive and behavi…Length not stated
- letterf a discussion forum will be published. Letter to editors should not exceed 1000 words. BOOK, THESIS, WEBSITE, AND JOURNAL INTRODUCTION: Articlesmain text ≤ 1,000 words
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor 6. Statistical Centrality is Not a Clinical Priority: Case Formulation for Cognitive Behavioral TherapyLength not stated
- letters to the editorLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: In this section letters sent on the topics of JCBPR that could contribute to the development of a discussion forum will be published. Let…Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research 1. Evaluating the Feasibility of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Protocol for Burnout in Health Care Professionals: A Single-Case StudyLength not stated
- perspectivemerely summarizing existing knowledge. Perspectives should generally not exceed 4000–5000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures. INSIGHTS: Practmain text ≤ 5,000 words
- perspectivesPERSPECTIVES: Scholarly articles that provide a focused and critical discussion of conceptual, theoretical, or methodological issues related to cognitive and be…Length not stated
- research articleology will be accepted for publication. Research articles should be less than 3000 words. REVIEW ARTICLES: Articles that review and discuss the novemain text ≤ 3,000 words
- research articlesRESEARCH ARTICLES: Articles that are specifically conducted in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy area and that are formulated according to the scientific rules a…Length not stated
- reviewReview 4. Attention-Focused and Attention-Related Interventions in Metacognitive TherapyLength not stated
- review articleanner will be included in this section. Review articles should not exceed 5000 words. If a review article is invited, a few coauthors are permitmain text ≤ 5,000 words
- review articlesREVIEW ARTICLES: Articles that review and discuss the novel information on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a comprehensive manner will be included in this secti…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship
Only English articles accepted from 2025; Turkish submissions require English translation. Model summary
Starting from 2025, only articles written in English will be accepted. Submissions in Turkish will require an English translation.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright transfer Model summary
The publication rights of the articles accepted for publishing are transferred to the journal with the ‘Copyright Transfer Form'.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
JCBPR operates a policy of anonymous (double-blind) peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity screening Model summary
All submissions are screened by a similarity detection software (iThenticate or else).
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies
- Country or region
- Turkey
- Language
- Turkish
- ISSN
- 2146-9490
- Electronic ISSN
- 2636-8765
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi
How long does peer review take at Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi based?
Of the 117 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Türkiye (83), United States (14) and United Kingdom (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi open access, and what is the APC?
Bilissel Davranisci Psikoterapi Arastirmalar Dergisi is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .