Journal of Behavioral Sciences

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Behavioral Sciences is a rigorously peer-reviewed scholarly publication with a definitive objective: to disseminate cutting-edge research within the realm of Applied Psychology on a global scale. We envision our journal as a robust platform that facilitates the exchange of insights among national and international researchers, fostering an environment conducive to cross-cultural investigations.

Our ambit extends beyond conventional boundaries, as we actively promote the inclusion of qualitative research and case studies. By doing so, we endeavor to shed light on the intricate interplay of psychosocial processes within various social contexts. Our aspiration is to carve a scholarly niche that not only advances knowledge but also amplifies understanding by delving into the nuanced complexities of behavior within real-world frameworks.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

The Journal of Behavioral adheres to the guidelines set forth by the American
Psychological Association (APA Manual 7th Edition) for the preparation and formatting of
research papers. We maintain a commitment to transparency in our review and evaluation
procedures. Our peer-review process employs a double-blind approach, ensuring the selection
and publication of content of the highest quality.

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Behavioral Sciences (JBS) undergo a thorough
initial screening followed by a comprehensive peer-review process before being considered for
publication. This meticulous process aims to assess the caliber and standards of the submitted
work, promoting research excellence in line with professional benchmarks. Expert peers within
the field carry out confidential reviews to accomplish this goal. The review process includes the
following stages:

Initial Screening &amp: Evaluation: Manuscripts submitted with a proof of APC, are evaluated for
ensuring quality work by the Research Associates. Their role is to determine the manuscript's
suitability for full peer-review, ensuring compliance with our guidelines and screening for
Plagiarism. These guidelines cover declarations of potential conflicts of interest, ethical
considerations for studies involving human or animal subjects, and the use of language that
meets acceptable criteria. The editor's responsibilities encompass:

- Assessing the manuscript's alignment with the journal's scope and relevance to its audience.

- It is important to note that the time period for Initial reviewing will be 15 days, for Local Review will be 1 month, for Foreign review 2 months, for Revision by Authors 1-2 Months and Average time Processing will be 4-5 months.

- Screening for Plagiarism/ Similarity Index report to be less than 19% overall and less
than 4% for single source reference as per HEC policy

- Judging the manuscript's quality to ensure it meets established standards.

- Evaluating the writing to decide if it warrants a complete review.

- Verifying whether the manuscript adheres to the journal's author instructions.

During this preliminary assessment, if the editor suggests modifications to the manuscript prior to full peer-review, the authors may be asked to revise accordingly. Manuscripts that do not adhere to our Editorial Guidelines might face rejection before advancing to full peer-review. Only manuscripts that successfully pass this initial screening move forward to the peer-review stage.

Peer Review Process: The Journal of Behavioral Sciences (JBS) mandates a peer-review process for all submitted manuscripts before final acceptance and publication. Consequently, our primary focus is to base decisions on insights from a minimum of two independent reviewers. To ensure this, we meticulously select reviewers who possess expertise, substantial publications, and an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and research methodologies. The Journal of Behavioral Sciences (JBS) offers the following peer-review options to authors, respecting their preferences:

Single-Blind Peer-Review

 Reviewers alone are privy to the identity of the submitting author(s),while the author(s) remain unaware of the reviewer's identity.

Double-Blind Peer-Review: Both reviewers and author(s) identities are concealed in this review model.

Open Peer Review: This model involves the mutual disclosure of reviewer(s) and author(s) identities, fostering transparency and trust in the review process. If the manuscript is accepted, reviewer reports, revisions, and author responses are published alongside the article.

Publication Frequency

Biannually

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

About

The Journal of Behavioral Sciences is a rigorously peer-reviewed scholarly publication with a definitive objective: to disseminate cutting-edge research within the realm of Applied Psychology on a global scale. We envision our journal as a robust platform that facilitates the exchange of insights among national and international researchers, fostering an environment conducive to cross-cultural investigations.

Our ambit extends beyond conventional boundaries, as we actively promote the inclusion of qualitative research and case studies. By doing so, we endeavor to shed light on the intricate interplay of psychosocial processes within various social contexts. Our aspiration is to carve a scholarly niche that not only advances knowledge but also amplifies understanding by delving into the nuanced complexities of behavior within real-world frameworks.