INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Elevating the discourse on developmental psychology worldwide.

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the fields of developmental and educational psychology, developmental neuroscience, and social psychology. With an impressive impact factor and a Q1 ranking across multiple categories for 2023, this journal ranks among the top 25% in various social science domains, including education and lifespan studies. Its commitment to publishing high-quality research makes it an essential resource for researchers, educators, and students focused on understanding behavioral development across the lifespan. The journal aims to disseminate innovative findings, fostering a deeper comprehension of the behavioral factors that shape human growth and interactions. Through its rigorous peer-review process and global editorial standards, it not only enhances the academic conversation but also influences policy and practice in related fields. For more information, readers can access additional content through subscription or institutional access options.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.56
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index107
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.67
Influence1.20
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life12.30
Citing Half Life10.70
JCI0.86
Total Documents1480
WOS Total Citations4441
SCIMAGO Total Citations8956
SCIMAGO SELF Citations293
Scopus Journal Rank1.56
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #34/604
Percentile 94.37
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #145/1543
Percentile 90.60
Quartile Q1
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #43/310
Percentile 86.13
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #50/360
Percentile 86.11
Quartile Q1
Life-span and Life-course Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #10/63
Percentile 84.13
Quartile Q1
Developmental Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #7/37
Percentile 81.08
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 37/91
Percentile 59.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 44/91
Percentile 51.65
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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