Behavioral Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
2076-328X
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Sciences (BS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Behavioral Health and Interventions and COVID-19 and Mental Health, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2076-328X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.00 (Q2 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1515 USD. OpenAlex records 6,710 works and 65,372 citations, with an h-index of 86.
Behavioral Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Behavioral Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.00, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Behavioral Health and Interventions 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Behavioral Sciences makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1515 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Behavioral Sciences 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 Behavioral Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Behavioral Sciences
- Budget $1515 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Behavioral Health and Interventions, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Behavioral Sciences Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2076-328X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $1515 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Behavioral Sciences is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1515.
In our subject taxonomy, Behavioral Sciences is classified under Behavioral Health and Interventions, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development and Impact of Technology on Adolescents.
Behavioral Sciences 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 2.998.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.998 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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