Behavior Research Methods Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1554-351X eISSN 1554-3528 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Behavior Research Methods
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Behavior Research Methods (BRM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Mental Health Research Topics and Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1554-351X (e-ISSN 1554-3528). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 5,577 works and 371,879 citations, with an h-index of 200.

Behavior Research Methods Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Behavior Research Methods has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Mental Health Research Topics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Behavior Research Methods operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Behavior Research Methods should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Behavior Research Methods against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Behavior Research Methods
  • Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Mental Health Research Topics, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Behavior Research Methods Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-11%
Field avg: 4.07
APC vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: $3276

Compared against 31 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1554-351X
ISSN (Online) 1554-3528
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United States
APC / Cost $3590 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Behavior Research Methods is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.

In our subject taxonomy, Behavior Research Methods is classified under Mental Health Research Topics, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism and Psychometric Methodologies and Testing.

Behavior Research Methods is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.617.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Behavior Research Methods

Behavior Research Methods does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.617 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Behavior Research Methods is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Behavior Research Methods is $3590 USD.

Behavior Research Methods is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Behavior Research Methods shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Behavior Research Methods is 1554-351X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1554-3528.

Behavior Research Methods sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.62, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Citation Rate
3.617
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 3.617 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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