Journal profile
IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences
ISSN 2187-0675 · The International Academic Forum · Japan
IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences: fully open access; no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; the journal's website says it has ceased publication.
The journal's website says it has ceased publication: This journal ceased publication with the last issue published in March 2024. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences is published by The International Academic Forum. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Impact of Technology on Adolescents, COVID-19 and Mental Health and Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes, together about 19.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Social Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences is an Open Access, peer-reviewed, international and intercultural journal. All papers published in the journal have been subjected to the rigorous and accepted processes of academic peer review. The journal encourages interdisciplinary research, with the primary focus being on psychology and behavioral sciences. Work that cuts across a variety of disciplines and fields related to psychology and the behavioral sciences is encouraged. Original, previously unpublished papers which are not under consideration for publication in any other journal are welcomed. Please note that papers already submitted to or published in IAFOR Conference Proceedings are not accepted for publication in any of IAFOR’s journals. All submitted articles must meet the submission guidelines. All papers are reviewed equally according to standard peer review processes, regardless of whether or not the authors have attended a related IAFOR conference. The IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences covers a variety of topics: General Psychology Psychology and Education Mental Health Issues Human Development Psychological Outreach Services & Community Development Family Studies & Professional Practice At-Risk Children, Youth & Families and Vulnerable Populations
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 15, United Arab Emirates 2 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences7.7%
- COVID-19 and Mental HealthPsychology5.8%
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesPsychology5.8%
- Student Stress and CopingPsychology5.8%
- Mental Health Treatment and AccessPsychology4.8%
- Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologySocial Sciences4.8%
- Social and Intergroup PsychologySocial Sciences3.9%
- Suicide and Self-Harm StudiesPsychology3.9%
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
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
DOAJPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Scilit, TROVE, SHERPA/RoMEO, MIAR, ScienceGate
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 111 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 48 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 66 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 66 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 57 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1
- original articlesIAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences has published original articles with the primary focus being on psychology and behavioral sciences.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- License & copyright License and Copyright Statement
Articles published under IAFOR user license, protected by copyright, non-commercial use allowed per IAFOR User License. Model summary
Abstracts, research papers, and video footage are published under an IAFOR user license and are protected by copyright. Users may access, download, copy, translate, text and data mine, redistribute, display or adapt the articles for non-commercial purposes provided that users follow the guidelines set out in the IAFOR User License. Journals and other forms of print and digital media will be made a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access, free of charge, no delay or embargo. Model summary
IAFOR publications are accessible on the website (Open Access) to researchers all over the world, completely free of charge and without delay or embargo.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Editorial & Peer Review Process
Peer review process is standard and equal for all papers regardless of conference attendance. Model summary
Initial Screening before peer review Before being sent for peer review, the Journal Administrator will first screen to ensure manuscripts fall within the journal's scope and that they follow the Author Guidelines. Contributors are expected to submit their work in the structure and style of urbane, academic-quality English. The contributors' style of expression must serve to articulate the complex …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
DOIs assigned to each published issue and article via Crossref. Model summary
DOIs are assigned to each published issue and article via Crossref.
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
- The International Academic Forum
- Country or region
- Japan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2187-0675
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 9, Issue 2 (March 2024)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences
How long does peer review take at IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: 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 IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15) and United Arab Emirates (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences?
The journal's website lists DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
IAFOR Journal of Psychology the Behavioral Sciences is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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: .