Aims and Scope of Journal of Affective Disorders
The Journal of Affective Disorders is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering research on all aspects of affective disorders. It is published by Elsevier and its editors-in-chief are P. Brambilla and J.C. Soares. It was established in 1979 and is the official journal of the International Society for Affective Disorders. Less
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7.8
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217
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5 - 10
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0.85 5-Year SI

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Q1Clinical Psychology

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1.95
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Journal of Affective Disorders Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2002 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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