Psychology Public Policy and Law
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84 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Psychology, Public Policy, and Law ® provides a forum in which to critically evaluate the contributions of psychology and related disciplines (hereinafter psychology) to public policy and legal issues, and vice versa. It is read by legal scholars and professionals and public policy analysts as well as psychology researchers and practitioners working at the interface of the three fields. The journal publishes theoretical and empirical articles that critically evaluate the contributions and potential contributions of psychology to public policy and legal issues;assess the desirability of different public policy and legal alternatives in light of the scientific knowledge base in psychology;articulate research needs that address public policy and legal issues for which there is currently insufficient theoretical and empirical knowledge;present empirical work that makes a significant contribution to the application of psychological knowledge to public policy or the law; andexamine public policy and legal issues relating to the conduct of psychology and related disciplines (e.g., human subjects, protection policies; informed consent procedures).
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPsychology Public Policy and Law (ISSN: 1076-8971) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Multiple, published by APA in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.589 (Q1), an H-index of 84.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 52 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,154 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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