Aims and Scope of Journal of Applied Psychology
The Journal of Applied Psychology is a monthly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the American Psychological Association. The journal emphasizes the publication of original investigations that contribute new knowledge and understanding to fields of applied psychology (other than clinical and applied experimental or human factors, which are more appropriate for other American Psychological Association journals). The journal primarily considers empirical and theoretical investigations that enhance understanding of cognitive, motivational, affective, and behavioral psychological phenomena." The editor-in-chief is Gilad Chen (University of Maryland). Less
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CiteScore 

10.6
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0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
Scite Index 

0.89 5-Year SI

SJR 

Q1Applied Psychology

SNIP 

4.25
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1917 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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