Journal of Vocational Behavior
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Vocational Behavior publishes empirical and theoretical articles that expand knowledge of vocational behavior and career development across the life span. Research presented in the journal encompasses the general categories of career choice, implementation, and vocational adjustment and adaptation. The articles contribute to a theoretical understanding of career choice and vocational adjustment and are also valuable for applications in counseling and career development programs in colleges and universities, business and industry, government, and the military. A particularly useful feature is the annual review of research in vocational behavior published in the October issue.
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PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Vocational Behavior (ISSN: 0001-8791) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PSYCHOLOGY, published by Elsevier in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 7.00, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.075 (Q1), an H-index of 209.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 90 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,055 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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