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Translational Behavioral Medicine

Translational Behavioral Medicine is a journal of the Society of Behavioural Medicine that publishes translational behavioral medicine research and is available on Oxford Academic.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1869-6716
eISSN 1613-9860
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Fully open access journals usually charge an APC; hybrid journals usually charge an APC for gold open access; some diamond OA journals are free for authors and readers.

Submission Instructions

Translational Behavioral Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Research submissions must be no more than 25 double-spaced pages including title page, references, abstract, figures, and tables. Manuscript file must include a lay summary before the main text and teaser text under the lay summary. Manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words, 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text, 4 to 6 keywords below the abstract, an implications file with one sentence each for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, and disclosure of any artificial intelligence use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be listed in numerical order, use first three authors followed by et al. when there are 4 or more authors, and use elided page spans.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be included within the manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend, and each figure must include alt text directly under the figure legend in the manuscript file.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Systematic Reviews must be no more than 25 double-spaced pages including title page, abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words before the main text, 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text under the lay summary, 4 to 6 keywords below the abstract, and a statement indicating whether artificial intelligence was used in the development of the manuscript.
References References must be listed in numerical order, use the first three author names followed by et al. when there are four or more authors, and use elided page spans.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend, and each figure must include alt text directly under the relevant figure legend in the manuscript file.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must be included within the article’s maximum length of 15 double-spaced pages including title page, references, abstract, figures, and tables. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Brief Reports must be no more than 15 double-spaced pages including title page, references, abstract, figures, and tables. The manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words before the main text and 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text under the lay summary, and the title page must indicate whether artificial intelligence was used in the development of the manuscript.
References References must be listed in numerical order, and when there are 4 or more authors only the first three names should be given followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are allowed only within the article’s maximum length of 15 double-spaced pages including title page, references, abstract, figures, and tables. Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend, and each figure must include alt text directly under the relevant figure legend in the manuscript file.
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Practice And Public Health Policies

Cover Letter Any use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3,500 words or less. Manuscript file must include the entire article and include a lay summary before the main text. Manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words, 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text under the lay summary, 4 to 6 keywords below the abstract, an implications file with one sentence each for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, and disclosure of any artificial intelligence use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be listed in numerical order, use first three authors followed by et al. when there are 4 or more authors, and use elided page spans.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be included in the main manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and have a legend, tables must be supplied in editable format rather than as images, and alt text must be included under each figure legend in the manuscript.
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Policy Position Statements

Cover Letter Use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data must be disclosed in the cover letter. The cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3,500 words or less. Manuscript must include a lay summary before the main text and 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text under the lay summary. Manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words, 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text, alt text under each relevant figure legend, and a statement indicating whether artificial intelligence was used in the development of the manuscript.
References References must be listed in numerical order, and references with four or more authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be included in the main manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend, and alt text is required for all figures and images.
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Null Results Research

Cover Letter Cover or title page must include funding sources, funder involvement, conflicts of interest, required study transparency statements, 4 to 6 keywords, and whether artificial intelligence was used in developing the manuscript.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Null Results Research submissions must be no more than 15 double-spaced pages including title page, references, abstract, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include a detailed methods description with a clearly stated hypothesis, well-characterized intervention, recruitment strategy, and power calculation, and it must address lessons learned from the null findings, explain how the findings advance the field, and describe plans for future studies. Manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words before the main text, 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text, 4 to 6 keywords below the abstract, and disclosures including conflicts of interest, funding, and any use of artificial intelligence.
References References must be listed in numerical order, use numbered in-text citations, and for works with 4 or more authors list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be included within the main manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend, and each figure must include alt text directly under the figure legend in the manuscript file.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data must be disclosed in the cover letter. The cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract A structured abstract of no longer than 250 words is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be 500 words or less. Letters To The Editor must be double-spaced. The manuscript must include a lay summary of no more than 200 words, 1 to 2 sentences of teaser text under the lay summary, 4 to 6 keywords below the abstract, and an indication of whether artificial intelligence was used in the manuscript.
References Letters To The Editor must include no more than seven references. References must be listed in numerical order, with the first three authors followed by et al. when there are 4 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures should be used only if absolutely necessary. The manuscript file must contain all figures and tables. All tables and figures must be numbered and include a legend.
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Recent Publications

Improving animated instructional videos for colorectal cancer screening: An application of learner verification and revision

Jennifer S Rivelli, Jennifer L Schneider, Katherine A Vaughn, Blake W Locher, Meagan C Shaw, Lourdes S Martinez, Esmeralda Ruiz, Jamie H Thompson, Anne L Escaron, Gloria D Coronado

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Supporting disability-inclusive knowledge translation and patient access to knowledge: A synthesis of select special education theories

John C Hayvon, Mary Roduta Roberts

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Investigating the Delivery of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Latines: Coaches’ Perspectives

Manuel Gutierrez Chavez, Haley Parsons, Cassidy A Gutner, Anu Asnaani, Katherine J W Baucom

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Understanding engagement with digital health interventions designed for adults with hearing loss and tinnitus: a mixed-method systematic review

Akshaya Ravichandran, Melanie A Ferguson, Wilhelmina H A M Mulders, Robyn S M Choi, Rebecca J Bennett

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Using implementation mapping to design an implementation strategy for classroom-based physical activity approaches in elementary schools

Timothy J Walker, Derek W Craig, Christopher D Pfledderer, Kempson Onadeko, Emma E Saving, Hildi M Nicksic, Krista Patlovich, Keisey Fumero, John B Bartholomew, Maria E Fernández

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The journal offers continuous, online-first publication. Accepted articles are published online after receipt of corrected proofs.

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Is a cover letter required?

Authors must disclose any use of artificial intelligence in the cover letter to editors. Authors deviating from reporting guidelines should explain the rationale in both the cover letter and manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

Fully open access journals usually charge an APC; hybrid journals usually charge an APC for gold open access; some diamond OA journals are free for authors and readers.

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Research Topics

Health Policy Implementation Science Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Behavioral Health and Interventions Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Physical Activity and Health Digital Mental Health Interventions Community Health and Development Primary Care and Health Outcomes Diabetes Management and Education Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Smoking Behavior and Cessation Obesity and Health Practices Mental Health and Patient Involvement Chronic Disease Management Strategies Cancer survivorship and care Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Eating Disorders and Behaviors Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare School Health and Nursing Education Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Mental Health Treatment and Access COVID-19 and Mental Health Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

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