Evolutionary Psychological Science
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26 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Evolutionary Psychological Science is an international, interdisciplinary journal that publishes empirical research, theoretical contributions, literature reviews, and commentaries addressing human evolved psychology and behavior. The Journal especially welcomes submissions on non-humans that inform human psychology and behavior, as well as submissions that address clinical implications and applications of an evolutionary perspective. The Journal is informed by all the social and life sciences, including anthropology, biology, criminology, law, medicine, philosophy, political science, and the humanities, and welcomes contributions from these and related fields that contribute to the understanding of human evolved psychology and behavior. Submissions should not exceed 10,000 words, all inclusive.
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisEvolutionary Psychological Science (acronym: evop, ISSN: 2198-9885) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Psychology, published by Springer Nature. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.455 (Q3), an H-index of 26.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 53 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,021 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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