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BMC Psychology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that welcomes articles on a broad range of topics related to psychology, human behavior, and the mind. The scope is not limited to but includes developmental, clinical, cognitive, experimental, and theoretical psychology, as well as health and social psychology, psychology and its relationship to law, policy, personality and individual differences. The journal encourages submissions using a variety of research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as basic and translational research.

Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited to:

  • Clinical psychology and psychotherapy
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Health psychology
  • Human-Technology Interaction
  • Personality and individual differences
  • Psychobiology
  • Psychology, Policy and Law
  • Social, organizational, and cultural psychology
  • Sports and Exercise Psychology
  • Theoretical psychology

As a BMC Series journal, BMC Psychology does not make editorial decisions based on the perceived interest or potential impact of a study. Manuscripts are considered for publication if they are scientifically valid. For research articles, this includes having a clearly defined and sound research question, appropriate methodology and analysis, and adherence to community-agreed standards relevant to the field.

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  • Citation Impact 
    Journal Impact Factor: 3.0 (2024)    
    5-year Journal Impact Factor: 3.6 (2024)    
    Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 1.155 (2024)    
    SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 1.030 (2024)

    Speed 
    Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 9
    Submission to acceptance (median days): 160

    Usage 2024
    Downloads: 4,454,669
    Altmetric mentions: 2,481

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Identity transparency: Single anonymized

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