Learning & Behavior - Learning & Behavior Submission Information
Learning & Behavior presents experimental and theoretical contributions and critical reviews concerning fundamental processes of learning and behavior in nonhuman and human animals. Topics covered include sensation, perception, conditioning, learning, attention, memory, motivation, emotion, development, social behavior, and comparative investigations.
Learning & Behavior is committed to upholding principles of integrity in scientific publishing and practice. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the journal will follow COPE guidelines concerning procedures for handling potential acts of professional misconduct.
Explores fundamental processes of learning and behavior in human and nonhuman animalsTopics include perception, conditioning, attention, emotion, social behavior, comparative investigations and moreA publication of the Psychonomic Society
There are four types of submissions, the first two (a and b) are open submission formats and the last two (c and d) are invited:
a. Original Paper – These papers describe an experiment(s) with clear methodology sufficient for replication, results, introduction and discussion. The introduction and discussion should frame and place the experiment(s) in the context of work in the area and provide a theoretical perspective given the new knowledge presented in the results. There is no length requirement but these articles should make a substantial contribution to the field. With this article type it is encouraged to publish supplementary material, including but not limited to: data files, R code, extra analyses, graphs, tables, etc.
b. Commentaries – These papers serve as commentaries on important articles published in Learning & Behavior and can either be solicited by the Editors or authors. If you are interested in proposing a commentary please email the Editor, guillett@ualberta.ca
c. Outlook papers – The Outlook section of the journal provides a venue for discussion of the most exciting current research in the field of Learning and Behavior. Outlook manuscripts are invited by the Editors and are brief papers that allow readers to stay up to date on the latest findings, trends, important developments, and new ideas. Many ground-breaking new developments, relevant to Learning and Behavior, are published in various journals, but finding these articles may be challenging. Outlook manuscripts provide a brief review of such target articles, and expand to the author's views on this part of the field. The objective of the Outlook section is to provide a venue to find new, important, and exciting developments in the field. Outlook papers must follow these guidelines:
Length of manuscript. The text of the manuscript is limited to 1500 words (including references).
Title. Brief, interesting title (up to 8 words).
Authorship. Single authorship is preferred. If multiple authors are needed, please consult the editor.
Summary. A very brief summary (in place of a full abstract) is limited to two sentences.
References. References are strictly limited to 5.
Figures, tables, and graphs are not permitted in Outlook manuscripts. Acknowledgments are not expected as the manuscript is a brief work product.
d. Invited Reviews – These papers are invited by the Editors and may take the form of a conceptual, systematic, or quantitative review that addresses a large theme in the field to provide a synthesis of extant literature and/or point to new direction for empirical work.