Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Perspectives on Behavior Science is an official publication of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, covering theoretical, experimental, and applied topics in behavior analysis and behavior science research. It publishes articles, literary reviews, reinterpretations of published data, and articles on behaviorism as a philosophy.
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Subject
Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor
3.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
2520-8969
eISSN
2520-8977
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access publication requires an APC of £2290.00 GBP / $3190.00 USD / €2590.00 EUR, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. Subscription publishing has no APC charges.
Submission Instructions
Perspectives on Behavior Science accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
A disclosure statement is required, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in the relevant section.
References
References must use author-name and year citations. The reference list must include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, personal communications and unpublished works must appear only in the text, entries must be alphabetized by the first author’s last name, and DOI links should be included when available.
Figures & Tables
All tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and given captions, while figure captions must appear in the manuscript text file and figures must be supplied electronically.
Conceptual Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
A disclosure statement is required.
References
References must use name-and-year citation style. References must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive order, each table must have a caption, and figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript
A disclosure statement is required, and the manuscript must include a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work.
References
References in the text must use name-and-year citation style. The reference list must include only works cited in the text that are published or accepted for publication, personal communications and unpublished works must be mentioned only in the text, entries must be alphabetized by the first author’s last name, and DOI links should be included when available.
Figures & Tables
All figures must be supplied electronically. Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive order, each table must have a caption, vector graphics should be submitted in EPS format, and figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
A review article must include a disclosure statement, and generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in the relevant section within the manuscript.
References
Citations must use a name-year style. References must include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, be alphabetized by the first author’s last name, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
Figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file, and all figures must be supplied electronically. Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive order, each table must have a caption, and figure captions should not refer to color if figures will be printed in black and white.
Meta-Analytic Or Other Quantitatively Oriented Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript
A disclosure statement is required, and review articles must complete PRISMA checklists before peer review and make them available to editors and reviewers.
References
Name-year style in parentheses. References must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, include only works cited in the text that are published or accepted, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive order, and captioned, while figure captions must appear in the manuscript text file.
Narrative/Descriptive Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript
A disclosure statement must be included.
References
References must be cited by author name and year in parentheses. Only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication may appear in the reference list, personal communications and unpublished works must be mentioned only in the text, references must be alphabetized by the first author’s last name, and DOIs should be given as full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
Figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file. All tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive order, each table must have a caption, figures must be supplied electronically, the graphics program used must be indicated, vector graphics should be submitted in EPS format, font-containing vector graphics must have embedded fonts, and line art lines must be at least 0.1 mm wide.
Re-Analyses Of Existing Data Sets
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
A statement must identify who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work, and the manuscript must include relevant declarations under the heading "Statements and Declarations."
References
References in the text must use name-and-year citations in parentheses. The reference list must include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, personal communications and unpublished works must be mentioned only in the text, entries must be alphabetized by the first author’s last name, and DOIs should be given as full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive order, each table must have a caption, and figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file.
Recent Publications
Behavior, Process, and Evolution in the Multiscale Molar Paradigm
William M. Baum
10.1007/s40614-026-00501-8
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Using Wearable Technology to Predict the Occurrence of Severe Behavior Problems among Neurodiverse Individuals: A Systematic Review
Patrick W. Romani, Sidney K. D’Mello, Robert M. Moulder, Lily N. Berkowitz
10.1007/s40614-026-00497-1
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Extending a Matching-Law Based Account of Extinction Bursts to Humans
Hunter C. King, Rusty W. Nall, John Michael Falligant
10.1007/s40614-026-00499-z
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It is Time to Retire “Noncontingent Reinforcement”
Mary “Max” Llinás, Thomas R. Freeman, Elbert Blakely
10.1007/s40614-026-00503-6
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What John B. Watson Meant to B. F. Skinner: The 1979 Symposium
Bruno Angelo Strapasson, Edward K. Morris
10.1007/s40614-026-00498-0
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Editorial decision generally within three to four months. Online First publication occurs after receipt of corrected proofs.
Reformat to Perspectives on Behavior Science using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is expected for AI use disclosure and for identifying any unpublished material included in the manuscript. The submission interface also requires author contribution information and competing interest information.
Reformat to Perspectives on Behavior Science using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publication requires payment of an APC; subscription publishing has no APC charges.
Reformat to Perspectives on Behavior Science using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Child and Animal Learning Development
Behavioral Health and Interventions
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Mental Health Research Topics
Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
Community Health and Development
Health Policy Implementation Science
Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
Cognitive and psychological constructs research
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Optimal Experimental Design Methods
Embodied and Extended Cognition
Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Software Engineering Research
Memory and Neural Mechanisms
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