Journal profile
Psikhologichnii Chasopis
ISSN 2414-0023 · eISSN 2414-004X · H. S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine · Ukraine
Psikhologichnii Chasopis: fully open access; no APC; review about 4 weeks (community reports); 58 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Psikhologichnii Chasopis is published by H. S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Psychology of Development and Education, Personality Traits and Psychology and Resilience and Mental Health, together about 31.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Psychological Journal / Психологічний часопис 1. Aims of the Journal Psychological Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality and impactful research in psychology and related disciplines. The journal aims to: advance scientific knowledge in psychology and psychotherapy; promote interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice; provide a platform for the dissemination of innovative theoretical, empirical, and methodological studies; support the integration of research findings into clinical, educational, and social practice. The journal prioritizes scientific rigor, originality, and relevance over publication speed. 2. Scope of the Journal The journal publishes research across a broad range of psychological fields, including but not limited to: cognitive psychology behavioral psychology clinical psychology and psychotherapy neuropsychology developmental psychology educational psychology health and medical psychology social and cultural psychology positive psychology and well-being research experimental and applied psychology Interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of psychology with medicine, neuroscience, education, and social sciences are particularly encouraged. 3. Target Audience The journal is intended for: researchers and academics clinical psychologists and psychotherapists healthcare professionals educators and students policymakers and professional organizations 4. Open Access and Licensing All articles are published under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY or CC BY-NC-SA), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The journal fully supports the principles of open access, ensuring that: all content is freely available immediately upon publication; no subscription barriers exist; articles are accessible in multiple formats (HTML, PDF, XML). The journal aligns with international open access initiatives, including the Bethesda Statement on Open Access Publishing. 5. Quality and Editorial Standards The journal maintains high editorial standards by ensuring: rigorous peer review editorial independence transparency in decision-making adherence to international publishing ethics Publication timelines are optimized while maintaining the integrity and quality of the review process. 13. Compliance with International Ethics and Publishing Standards The journal adheres to internationally
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Ukraine 7, Poland 2, Israel 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Psychology of Development and EducationPsychology16.1%
- Personality Traits and PsychologyPsychology8.2%
- Resilience and Mental HealthPsychology7.3%
- Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionPsychology4.9%
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ResearchPsychology4.8%
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPsychology4.7%
- Social Skills and EducationSocial Sciences4.7%
- Education, Psychology, and Social ResearchSocial Sciences4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CrossrefPublisher website
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
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.21OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,037 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81 | 81 | 100 |
| 2025 | 58 | 58 | 96 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 166 |
| 2023 | 37 | 37 | 222 |
| 2022 | 39 | 39 | 192 |
| 2021 | 102 | 102 | 209 |
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 4 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Self-archiving
- Publication ethics 9. Ethical Standards
Policy & Complaints, Misconduct and Ethics Procedures Model summary
The journal adheres to: COPE Core Practices ICMJE Recommendations international publication ethics standards Authors must declare: conflicts of interest funding sources ethical approval (if applicable) The following are strictly prohibited: plagiarism and self-plagiarism data fabrication or falsification duplicate submission misuse of AI-generated content
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 12. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to publish their work under a Creative Commons license.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 2. Open Access Policy
Publication Model & Optional Services Policy Model summary
The journal provides immediate open access to all published content in accordance with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative. All articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY or CC BY-NC-SA).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 10. Peer Review Process
The journal uses a double-blind peer review system. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers Reviewers remain anonymous Editorial decisions include: Accept Minor revision Major revision Reject
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Self-Archiving & Digital Preservation Policy Model summary
Self-Archiving & Digital Preservation Policy
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
- H. S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English, Ukrainian, Russian
- ISSN
- 2414-0023
- Electronic ISSN
- 2414-004X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 7 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Psikhologichnii Chasopis
How long does peer review take at Psikhologichnii Chasopis?
Authors report an average review time of about 4 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 Psikhologichnii Chasopis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; 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 Psikhologichnii Chasopis based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Ukraine (7), Poland (2) and Israel (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Is Psikhologichnii Chasopis open access, and what is the APC?
Psikhologichnii Chasopis 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 2026-08-28). Last updated: .