Aims & Scope

The Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (JBCT) addresses behavioral and cognitive therapies for any form of mental disorder, as well as for other important mental health issues such as psychological well-being and quality of life.

The journal emphasizes empirically based studies of therapeutic techniques, underlying mechanisms, and efficacy, and with a broad purview.

Experimental investigations, reviews of the literature and rigorous controlled case studies will also be considered as long as their pertinence to behavioral and cognitive therapy is clearly articulated.

Submissions addressing applications of new technologies (e.g. virtual reality, ecological momentary assessment/experience sampling, internet-based interventions) and innovative pilot studies are strongly encouraged.

The journal is at the interplay between psychological, medical and behavioral sciences, addressed to both clinicians and researchers.

The Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors will make a rapid initial assessment for publication suitability based on the article's coherence with the purview of the journal.

A full review process will proceed if the article meets this criterion.

The JBCT is committed to providing a rapid review process.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.642

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 15

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 8989

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 153

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.6
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.642
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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