Journal of Applied Behavioral Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science is interdisciplinary and seeks to provide complete and balanced coverage of the latest developments in applied behavioral science and organizational change.

The journal welcomes contributions from any social science discipline where they address change and are applied in their focus.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1952

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	551

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.684

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	84

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Social Entrepreneurship and Societal Transformation

  Citation: 921

  Authors: Sarah H., L. David, Christine W.

• Leadership: The Management of Meaning

  Citation: 866

  Authors: Linda, Gareth

• Toward a Comprehensive Theory of Collaboration

  Citation: 771

  Authors: Donna J., Barbara

• A Group Process Model for Problem Identification and Program Planning

  Citation: 750

  Authors: André L., Andrew H.

• Readiness for Organizational Change

  Citation: 728

  Authors: Daniel T., Achilles A., Hubert S., Stanley G.

• Can Positive Employees Help Positive Organizational Change? Impact of Psychological Capital and Emotions on Relevant Attitudes and Behaviors

  Citation: 703

  Authors: James B., Tara S., Fred

• Change Recipients’ Reactions to Organizational Change

  Citation: 689

  Authors: Shaul, Maria, Achilles

• Grounded Theory and Organizational Research

  Citation: 684

  Authors: Patricia Yancey, Barry A.

• Measuring Social Capital in Five Communities

  Citation: 650

  Authors: Jenny, Paul

• Learning from Mistakes is Easier Said Than Done: Group and Organizational Influences on the Detection and Correction of Human Error

  Citation: 574

  Authors: Amy C.

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