Psychology in Russia: State of the Art

Aims & Scope

Established in 2008, the Russian Psychological Society's Journal «Psychology in Russia: State of the Art» publishes original research on all aspects of general psychology including cognitive, clinical, developmental, social, neuropsychology, psychophysiology, psychology of labor and ergonomics, and methodology of psychological science.

Journal's list of authors comprises prominent scientists, practitioners and experts from leading Russian universities, research institutions, state ministries and private practice.

Addressing current challenges of psychology, it also reviews developments in novel areas such as security, sport, and art psychology, as well as psychology of negotiations, cyberspace and virtual reality.

The journal builds upon theoretical foundations laid by the works of Vygotsky, Luria and other Russian scientists whose works contributed to shaping the psychological science worldwide, and welcomes international submissions which make major contributions across the range of psychology, especially appreciating the ones conducted in the paradigm of the Russian psychological tradition.

It enjoys a wide international readership and features reports of empirical studies, book reviews and theoretical contributions, which aim to further our understanding of psychology.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Psychology and 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
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

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 Arts and Humanities, Psychology and 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.

• Effect size, confidence intervals and statistical power in psychological research

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Arnoldo, Cirilo H., Victor

• The Cingulate Cortex and Human Memory Process

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Stanislav A., Aleksandr V., Maria M., Boris M.

• Psychological security as the foundation of personal psychological wellbeing (analytical review)

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Olga, Larisa

• Intimate Partner Violence: An Overview of the Existing Theories, Conceptual Frameworks, and Definitions

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Anastasia S., Marina A., Olga A.

• The psychological safety of the educational environment and the psychological well-being of Russian secondary school pupils and teachers

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Irina A., Nina V.

• The role of time perspective in coping behavior

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Alla K., Milana R.

• Play and playfulness in early childhood education and care

  Citation: 17

  Authors: E.

• Psychometric properties of the Russian version of the utrecht Work engagement scale (UWES-9)

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Andrey V., Elena R., Wilmar B.

• Social Perceptions of Gender Differences and the Subjective Significance of the Gender Inequality Issue

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Svetlana D., Tatiana V., Larisa V., Olga E.

• Language Proficiency in Preschool Children with Different Levels of Executive Function

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Aleksander N., Darya A., Maria S.