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This transnational journal provides science-based, best-practice information relevant to service delivery in behavior analysis. The range of contents includes empirical reports describing the application and evaluation of behavior-analytic procedures and programs; discussion papers on professional and practice issues; technical articles on methods, data analysis, or instrumentation in the practice of behavior analysis; tutorials on terms, procedures, and theories relevant to best practices in behavior analysis; and critical reviews of books and products that are aimed at practitioners or consumers of behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice is an official journal of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

  • Offers science-based best-practice information on service delivery in behavior analysis
  • Benefits front-line service workers and supervisors, scientist-practitioners, and educators in the behavioral sciences
  • An official journal of the Association for Behavior Analysis International

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Editor-in-Chief
  • Stephanie M. Peterson
Publishing model
Hybrid (Transformative Journal). How to publish with us, including Open Access

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70 days
Submission to first decision (Median)
341,998 (2021)
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Volume 16

Issue 1, March 2023

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This journal has 16 open access articles
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  • General Guidelines when Developing a Special Issue for Behavioral Analysis in Practice

    A special issue of a journal is a collection of papers that are organized around a topic or theme of research within the scope of mission in the journal. Special issues require substantial support from Guest Editors, including identifying a topical area of interest, recruiting manuscripts, supporting the peer-review process, editing manuscripts, organizing the collection of papers into meaningful structures, and writing an introductory editorial piece to introduce and frame the special issue. 

  • Call for Guest Associate Editors and Guest Reviewers

    In an effort to increase inclusivity and diversity in the review process, the Editor and Associate Editors of Behavior Analysis in Practice invite individuals who wish to serve in the role of Guest Associate Editor and Guest Reviewer to please self-nominate here:  https://forms.gle/hZsXX5QMGDRgf5iK9  Individuals should be prepared to list their name, credentials, affiliation, and areas of expertise.  Individuals will also be asked to upload their vitae to document their areas of expertise.  The Editor and Associate Editors will draw from this list when selecting guest participation in the review process.  We encourage you to self-nominate if you would like to gain experience in the review process.

  • Peer Review Process for Special Issues

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call for Papers: Trauma-informed Practice in Behavior Analysis

    Submission deadline extended to April 3rd, 2023

    The aim of this special issue is to highlight behavior analytic research that considers the impact of trauma on the conceptualization, delivery, evaluation, and acceptability of behavior analytic assessment and treatment approaches. We invite research employing a range of methodologies, noting that flexibility regarding standards for demonstration of experimental control might be warranted for some investigations.

    Guest Editors: Jennifer L. Austin, Adithyan Rajaraman
    Extended Submission Deadline: April 3rd, 2023

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Electronic ISSN
2196-8934
Print ISSN
1998-1929
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