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IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

IJPBS is the Official Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

e-ISSN 1735-9287
p-ISSN 1735-8639
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Journal Information

Explore advances in psychiatry and behavioral sciences (JIF: 0.5, CiteScore: 1.2) in IJPBS. Indexed in ISI Web of Science (ESCI) and Scopus.

JIF 2025

0.8

CiteScore 2025

1.2

First decision

76 days

Accept to publication

14 days

The record

Full journal title
IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Abbreviation
ijpbs
NLM title
Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci
Publisher
Brieflands
Scientific collaborator
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN
1735-9287
p-ISSN
1735-8639
Language
English
Frequency
quarterly
Publishing model
Per-article continuous
Subject area
Psychiatry

Aim & scope

The IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS) aims to foster the advancement of knowledge and global communication in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral sciences. The journal provides a platform for high-quality original research and scientific discussions in the following areas:

  1. Psychiatry
    1. Clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and neuropsychiatry.
    2. Research on mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and preventive strategies.
    3. Studies exploring the biological, psychological, and social determinants of mental health.
  2. Psychology
    1.  Clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.
    2. Psychological interventions, therapy outcomes, and behavioral assessments.
    3. Research on emotional, behavioral, and cognitive processes across the lifespan.
  3. Behavioral Sciences
    1. Studies on behavior and its relationship to health, environment, and society.
    2. Interdisciplinary research combining psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience.
    3. Behavioral interventions and their impact on individual and community health.
  4. Cross-disciplinary Studies
    1. Research integrating psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral sciences with other disciplines such as public health, education, and sociology.
    2. Studies addressing global mental health challenges and their solutions.

Article types

The IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS) accepts the following article types:

  1. Original Research Articles: Innovative and high-quality research in psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral sciences.
  2. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive and critical analyses of the existing literature.
  3. Review Articles: Detailed discussions of current trends and advancements in psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
  4. Case Reports: Unique and insightful case presentations relevant to the field.
  5. Brief Communications: Short, impactful studies or preliminary findings.
  6. Editorials and Commentaries: Expert perspectives on current issues in psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
  7. Letters to the Editor: Responses or comments on previously published articles or emerging issues.

Each submission is evaluated for its relevance, scientific merit, and adherence to the journal’s scope and policies.

Peer review

The IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS) upholds research integrity through a rigorous peer review process, utilizing both a Double-Blind Peer Review System to ensure impartiality and an Open Peer Review System (introduced in August 2019) that enhances transparency by publishing reviewers’ comments for all accepted articles.

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Access & licensing

All Brieflands Journals are Open Access, ensuring free and immediate availability of articles to all users upon publication, with authors retaining copyright under Creative Commons licenses (CC BY 4.0 or CC BY-NC 4.0), promoting increased visibility and unrestricted use as per the journal’s policy. (read more open access statement)

License policy

This open-access article is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.

Publication charges

Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript, with detailed payment instructions available on the journal’s website.

  • Publishing Open Access models: Full Gold Open Access
  • Access: Immediate permanent free to access after publication
  • Reader subscription fees: None
  • Article Processing Charge: Author pays APC
  • Embargo period: None
  • License for reuse: CC BY-NC 4.0
  • Publishing services: Full
  • Indexing: Full

Digital archiving

This journal deposits its articles in Portico to guarantee long-term digital preservation.

Indexing & metrics

Journal Metrics

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JIF 20250.8
CiteScore 20251.2
Time to first decision76 days
Accept to publication14 days
Acceptance rate21%
Open peer review223
ESCIon
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