Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour
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70 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour publishes original theoretical and methodological articles that examine the links between social structures and human agency embedded in behavioural practices. The Journal is truly unique in focusing first and foremost on social behaviour, over and above any disciplinary or local framing of such behaviour. In so doing, it embraces a range of theoretical orientations and, by requiring authors to write for a wide audience, the Journal is distinctively interdisciplinary and accessible to readers world-wide in the fields of psychology, sociology and philosophy.
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PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal for the Theory of Social Behaviour (ISSN: 0021-8308) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PSYCHOLOGY, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.714 (Q1), an H-index of 70.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 51 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,969 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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