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Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis publishes research on applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of social importance. It welcomes original experiments, replications, discussion articles, and review articles relevant to therapeutic behavior change.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
eISSN 1938-3703
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: $3,600 USD / £2,360 GBP / €3,010 EUR, plus applicable taxes.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 words or fewer. Abstract may be structured or unstructured. Structured abstracts may use the headings intro, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Introduction and discussion sections together must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must include abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion, although results and discussion may be combined for shorter papers. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords, a Data Availability Statement, an IRB Statement, CRediT author contributions, and transparent disclosure of any AI tool use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be in APA 7th edition style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be included directly in the Microsoft Word manuscript, while figures, tables, supporting information, and appendices must also be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must include legends, and each table must be complete with a title and footnotes.
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Replication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured. If structured, the abstract may use Intro, Methods, Results, and Conclusion headings.
Manuscript Introduction and discussion sections together must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must include abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions, and research article and replication papers may combine the results and discussion sections for shorter papers. Main document must include up to seven keywords, all articles must include CRediT author contributions, AI tool use must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements if used, and replication manuscripts should state whether the study is a direct or systematic replication, articulate the rationale, compare outcomes to the replicated study, and discuss the contribution to the literature regarding generality.
References References must be in APA 7th edition style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be included directly in the Microsoft Word document, and the manuscript may be submitted with text, figures, and tables in one editable file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must include a title and footnotes.
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Concise Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 words or fewer. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Concise Review manuscripts must not exceed 3000 words in total, including the Title Page, Author Note, and References. Concise Review manuscripts should be highly focused on a clearly defined segment of the literature and summarize recent literature from approximately the past five to ten years, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords, CRediT author contributions, and a transparent description in the Methods or Acknowledgements section if artificial intelligence generated content tools were used to develop any portion of the manuscript.
References References must be in APA 7th edition style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be included directly in the Microsoft Word manuscript file for submission. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must be complete with a title and footnotes.
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Discussion Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 words or fewer. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords, CRediT author contributions, and a transparent description of any AI-generated content tool use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be formatted in APA 7th edition style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be included directly in the Microsoft Word manuscript, and the manuscript must include tables and figure legends. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must be complete with a title and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1002/jaba.70065
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Recommendations and guidance for enhancing systematic reviews of single‐case experimental design research

Shawn P. Gilroy, Matt Tincani, Christopher A. Podlesnik

10.1002/jaba.70064
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Contingency drives children's vocal behavior

Maithri Sivaraman, Martha Pelaez

10.1002/jaba.70067
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Functional analysis and treatment of higher level restricted repetitive behavior displayed by individuals with autism

Riley A. Fergus, William H. Ahearn, Ashley Matthews, Olivia Pandola

10.1002/jaba.70066
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Integrating five linear trend techniques into performance‐criteria‐based effect size measurements: Impressions and recommendations

Orhan Aydin

10.1002/jaba.70070
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 33 days, median submission to acceptance is 258 days, and median acceptance to publication is 24 days.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: $3,600 USD / £2,360 GBP / €3,010 EUR, plus applicable taxes.

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Research Topics

Behavioral and Psychological Studies Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Family and Disability Support Research Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Child and Animal Learning Development Early Childhood Education and Development Disability Education and Employment Hearing Impairment and Communication Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Behavioral Health and Interventions Reading and Literacy Development Traffic and Road Safety Safety Warnings and Signage Cognitive and psychological constructs research Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Child Development and Digital Technology Infant Health and Development Language Development and Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Children's Physical and Motor Development

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