Campbell Systematic Reviews

Aims & Scope

Campbell Systematic Reviews is an open access journal prepared under the editorial control of the Campbell Collaboration.

The journal publishes systematic reviews, evidence and gap maps, and methods research papers.

These are published in Campbell Systematic Reviews, an open-access journal, which is a member of the Centre for Open Science Registered Reports, thus adheres to peer review and publication of the planned methods as a protocol to minimize bias.  Campbell has a growing list of editorial topic areas, including Ageing, Business & Management, Children & Young Persons Wellbeing, Climate Solutions, Crime & Justice, Disability, Education, International Development, Knowledge Translation & Implementation, Methods and Social Welfare.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• <i>PRISMA2020</i>: An R package and Shiny app for producing PRISMA 2020‐compliant flow diagrams, with interactivity for optimised digital transparency and Open Synthesis

  Citation: 1772

  Authors: Neal R., Matthew J., Chris C., Luke A.

• CINeMA: Software for semiautomated assessment of the confidence in the results of network meta‐analysis

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Theodoros, Adriani, Julian P. T., Matthias, Georgia

• School‐Based Programs to Reduce Bullying and Victimization

  Citation: 213

  Authors: David P., Maria M.

• Searching for studies: a guide to information retrieval for Campbell systematic reviews

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Shannon, Anne, James, Quenby, Anne‐Marie Klint, Karianne, Nila

• Effects of Cognitive‐Behavioral Programs for Criminal Offenders

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Mark W., Nana A., Sandra J.

• Teacher classroom management practices: effects on disruptive or aggressive student behavior

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Regina M., Joseph H., Daniel J.

• Guidance for producing a Campbell evidence and gap map

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Howard, Bianca, Marie, Hege, Julia, Zack, Christine, Terri, Birte, Hugh, Vivian

• Body‐worn cameras’ effects on police officers and citizen behavior: A systematic review

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Cynthia, Christopher S., David B., Megan, Michael, Elizabeth, Angela, Lorraine

• Effects of trauma‐informed approaches in schools: A systematic review

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Brandy R., Anne, Nathaniel A., Michael S.

• Mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) for improving health, quality of life and social functioning in adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Michael, Arild, Sabina, Gunvor M, Even, Emily E