Journal profile · PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT
ISSN 0163-6383 · eISSN 1879-0453 · Elsevier
INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT: CAS Zone 4 · Psychology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.43; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,490; median 152 days to acceptance (102 articles, last 24 months); 124 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Psychology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Child and Animal Learning Development, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development and Infant Health and Development, together about 35.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An International & Interdisciplinary JournalInfant Behavior & Development is an international and interdisciplinary journal, publishing high-quality work on infancy (prenatal to 36 months of age) in the areas of cognitive development, emotional development, perception, perception-action coupling, prenatal development, motor development, and socialization using a variety of methodologies (e.g., behavioral, physiological, computational). Research following up children beyond 36 months may be appropriate, as long as the main focus is on behavior and development in infancy (0-36 months). Article formats include empirical reports, theoretical and methodological reports, brief reports, and reviews. Authors may submit completed manuscripts, Registered Reports, or Results Masked Review articles; please see the Guide for Authors for further details.Dissemination to a general audienceIn collaboration with the Child and Family Blog, some authors are invited to prepare pieces stemming from their articles published in the journal.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 20, Italy 9, United Kingdom 8, Australia 4, Netherlands 4 (63 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Child and Animal Learning DevelopmentPsychology14.1%
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPsychology12.2%
- Infant Health and DevelopmentHealth Professions9.6%
- Infant Development and Preterm CareMedicine8.6%
- Language Development and DisordersPsychology5.9%
- Early Childhood Education and DevelopmentSocial Sciences5.5%
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumMedicine5.1%
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorPsychology5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Psychology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Psychology, Developmental | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Psychology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychology, Developmental | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Psychology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychology, Developmental | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 2.43LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.85LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.11LetPub ·
- h-index
- 150OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,141OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 44.4%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 111LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,620 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 36 | 6 |
| 2025 | 124 | 86 | 299 |
| 2024 | 82 | 53 | 396 |
| 2023 | 81 | 47 | 614 |
| 2022 | 93 | 47 | 916 |
| 2021 | 128 | 59 | 2,020 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
152 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 122 days – 193 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 7 days (102 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 161 days
- Sample
- 102 articles with submission and acceptance dates (200 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 63 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 157 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 3,490 / EUR 3,260 / GBP 2,790 / JPY 432,860 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,490 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- brief reportA Brief Report is simply a short paper; pilot studies and articles of lesser quality are not acceptable. It should be prepared in the same format as a full-size…main text ≤ 3,000 words · abstract ≤ 100 words
- methodology articlesMethodology articles report on new methods, including techniques and instrumentation, for studying infant behavior and/or adult behavior (e.g., parents) that ha…Length not stated
- original research articlegeneralizations, and future directions. Original research articles are typically between 4,000 and 10,000 words. Results Masked Review This is a new type of pee…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- registered reportThis journal supports Registered Reports as article type, allowing you to have your research reviewed and pre-registered prior to conducting your experiments. P…Length not stated
- registered reportsThis journal supports Registered Reports as article type, allowing you to have your research reviewed and pre-registered prior to conducting your experiments.Length not stated
- replication/validation articlesWe welcome research that replicates (or attempts to) previous findings and that validates measures. We also welcome collaborative studies, such as those modeled…Length not stated
- results masked reviewThis is a new type of peer review that can be used for Research Articles. Results Masked Review promotes methodological rigour and aims to reduce publication bi…Length not stated
- review articleprimary data analyses are not expected. Review articles should be no more than 10,000 words. Methodology Articles Methodology articles report on new memain text ≤ 10,000 words
- review articlesReview articles provide a substantial review of one or more areas pertaining to our understanding of infant development, providing an overview and synthesis of …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- 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 allowed 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
- 0163-6383
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0453
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT
What CAS zone is INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT is in Zone 4 of Psychology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Psychology, Developmental. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Psychology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.43; CiteScore 3.8, h-index 150.
How long does peer review take at INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT?
Based on the dates recorded on 102 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 152 days (interquartile range 122–193 days). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT based?
Of the 63 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (20), Italy (9) and United Kingdom (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT open access, and what is the APC?
INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,490.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .