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Computers in Human Behavior
ISSN 0747-5632 · eISSN 1873-7692 · Elsevier
Computers in Human Behavior: CAS Zone 1 · Psychology (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 10.64; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,780; review about 153 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 272 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computers in Human Behavior is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Psychology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Impact of Technology on Adolescents, Digital Marketing and Social Media and Technology Adoption and User Behaviour, together about 35.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Computers in Human Behavior is a scholarly journal dedicated to examining the use of computers from a psychological perspective. Original theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews and announcements are published. The journal addresses both the use of computers in psychology, psychiatry and related disciplines as well as the psychological impact of computer use on individuals, groups and society. The former category includes articles exploring the use of computers for professional practice, training, research and theory development. The latter category includes articles dealing with the psychological effects of computers on phenomena such as human development, learning, cognition, personality, and social interactions. The journal addresses human interactions with computers, not computers per se. The computer is discussed only as a medium through which human behaviors are shaped and expressed. The primary message of most articles involves information about human behavior. Therefore, professionals with an interest in the psychological aspects of computer use, but with limited knowledge of computers, will find this journal of interest.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 7%); most named United States 17, Netherlands 8, Mainland China 3, Taiwan, China 3, Hong Kong, China 2 (46 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences17.4%
- Digital Marketing and Social MediaSocial Sciences9.3%
- Technology Adoption and User BehaviourDecision Sciences8.9%
- Social Media and PoliticsSocial Sciences6.9%
- Child Development and Digital TechnologySocial Sciences6.7%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology5.1%
- Media Influence and HealthArts and Humanities4.4%
- Knowledge Management and SharingSocial Sciences4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Psychology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Experimental | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Psychology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Experimental | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Psychology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Experimental | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 10.64LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 12.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 22.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 22.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.07LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.29LetPub ·
- h-index
- 357OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7,591OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 12.14OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 36.7%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 249LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 9,165 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 231 | 109 | 190 |
| 2025 | 272 | 134 | 2,049 |
| 2024 | 346 | 162 | 8,070 |
| 2023 | 401 | 180 | 14,274 |
| 2022 | 383 | 150 | 21,499 |
| 2021 | 415 | 199 | 30,489 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
153 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 153 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,780 / EUR 3,540 / GBP 3,030 / JPY 468,830 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,840 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted10
- announcementsOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements.Length not stated
- book reviewOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements. Special Issues Learn mo…Length not stated
- book reviewsOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements.Length not stated
- literature reviewOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements. Special Issues Learn mo…Length not stated
- literature reviewsOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements.Length not stated
- original theoretical worksOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements.Length not stated
- research reportOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements. Special Issues Learn mo…Length not stated
- research reportsOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements.Length not stated
- reviewOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements. Special Issues Learn mo…Length not stated
- software reviewsOriginal theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews (by invitation only) and announcements.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Elsevier Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing permitted; does not count as prior publication Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0747-5632
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7692
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computers in Human Behavior
What CAS zone is Computers in Human Behavior in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Computers in Human Behavior is in Zone 1 of Psychology, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Psychology, Experimental / Psychology, Multidisciplinary; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Psychology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Computers in Human Behavior?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 10.64; CiteScore 22.6, h-index 357.
How long does peer review take at Computers in Human Behavior?
The publisher reports about 153 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Computers in Human Behavior?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required. 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 Computers in Human Behavior based?
Of the 46 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (17), Netherlands (8) and Mainland China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computers in Human Behavior?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computers in Human Behavior is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Computers in Human Behavior open access, and what is the APC?
Computers in Human Behavior is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,780.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .