Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences

Aims & Scope

Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences (PIBBS), in association with the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS), publishes invited articles that present brief reviews of scientific findings relevant to public policy.

The goal of this journal is to provide a vehicle for scientists to share research findings to help build sound policies, and allow those who design policies or implement research findings to provide feedback to the scientific community regarding the challenges and types of research that could address them.

PIBBS challenges behavioral and brain scientists to build theoretical models that seriously consider obstacles to implementation so that the needs of society can be addressed.

We are particularly interested in addressing policymakers in government and funding organizations who are thinking about gaps in scientific knowledge and want to encourage development of the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior in targeted directions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	3.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.164

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3752

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	369

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• Interest Matters

  Citation: 429

  Authors: Judith M., Jessi L., Stacy J.

• Girls and Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Nilanjana, Jane G.

• Spaced Repetition Promotes Efficient and Effective Learning

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Sean H. K.

• Using Behavioral Insights to Increase Vaccination Policy Effectiveness

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Cornelia, Robert, Gretchen B.

• Debiasing Decisions

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Carey K., Haewon, Irene, Carl W., James H., Karim S.

• Adaptive Motivation and Emotion in Education

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Lisa, Erika A., Reinhard

• Moving Beyond Implicit Bias Training: Policy Insights for Increasing Organizational Diversity

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Ivuoma N., Sa-kiera T. J., Neil A.

• Math Anxiety

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Sian L., Erin A.

• Reducing Racial Health Care Disparities

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Louis A., Irene V., Terrance L., John F.

• Eliciting Reliable Information in Investigative Interviews

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Aldert, Lorraine, Ronald P.

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