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The International Journal of Behavioral Development is the official journal of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, which exists to promote the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge about developmental processes at all stages of the life span - infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.
The Journal is already the leading international outlet devoted to reporting interdisciplinary research on behavioural development, and is now, in response to the rapidly developing fields of behavioural genetics, neuroscience and developmental psychopathology, seeking to expand its scope to these and other related new domains of scholarship. In this way, it is looking to provide a truly world-wide platform for researchers which can facilitate a greater integrated lifespan perspective. In addition to original empirical research, the Journal also publishes theoretical and review papers, methodological papers, and other work of scientific interest that represents a significant advance in the understanding of any aspect of behavioural development.
The Journal also publishes papers on behaviour development research within or across particular geographical regions. Papers are therefore considered from a wide range of disciplines, covering all aspects of the lifespan. Articles on topics of eminent current interest, such as research on the later life phases, biological processes in behaviour development, cross-national, and cross-cultural issues, and interdisciplinary research in general, are particularly welcome.
As of December 1st 2007, Marcel A.G. van Aken (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) has been appointed as editor of the International Journal of Behavioral Development. He is taking over this editorship from William M. Bukowski, who has been the editor for the last seven years. Associate editors that have been appointed are Jaap Denissen (Humboldt University Berlin, focus on social/personality development), Nathan Fox (University of Maryland, focus on biological aspect of development), Silvia Sörensen (University of Rochester, focus on life-span development, aging), Olivier Pascalis (University of Sheffield, focus on development in infancy and preschool) and Susie Lamborn (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, focus on adolescence). The Editorial Assistant is Annemiek Karreman (Utrecht University).
With this new editor, some new features will be implemented for IJBD. First, the aim is to build a special section on reviews in each issue. For this reason, William M. Bukowski (the previous Editor) has been appointed Editor for the Review Section. Manuscripts intended for the Review section should be designated as "review articles" when submitted. Inquiries about submitting a manuscript to this section can be directed to William M. Bukowski (William.Bukowski@concordia.ca) or to Editor-in-Chief Marcel van Aken (m.a.g.vanaken@uu.nl).
Second, scholars are invited to submit papers to a new recurring section devoted to advances in developmental methodology. The Methods and Measures section of the journal will feature articles on issues related to instrumentation, design, and statistical analysis in research on human development. Some papers will be brief primers on cutting edge developmental methodologies. Others will be archival descriptions of procedures and instruments. Still others will be empirical studies that illustrate unique advances in statistics or measurement. Primers on new techniques and procedures are welcome. Manuscripts should be written for an audience of developmental scholars. Submissions must be brief, ranging in length from 15 to 25 manuscript pages, inclusive. Manuscripts intended for the Methods and Measures section should be designated as "methodology articles" when submitted. Brett Laursen has been appointed Editor for this new section. Inquiries about submitting a manuscript to this section can be directed to Brett Laursen (laursen@fau.edu) or to Editor-in-Chief Marcel van Aken (m.a.g.vanaken@uu.nl).
A third new feature of IJBD is the introduction of the two-step review procedure, aimed to quickly inform authors of the decision on their submission. Each new submission is carefully read by the Editor and/or one of the Associate Editors to decide whether it has a reasonable chance of getting published. If the Editor thinks it does not have this chance, the manuscript will not be sent out for review. IJBD strives to do this within two weeks after submission, so that authors do not have to wait long for an obvious rejection. Feedback is also provided on how to improve the manuscript, or what other journal would be more suitable. Initial experiences with this system have been positive: of course it is never nice to hear that one's manuscript is rejected, but authors seem to be happy with the feedback, and with the quick decision. Second, if a manuscript is sent out for review, IJBD aims to give the authors feedback on their manuscript within 3 months. In addition, one technical hallmark related to the speed of processing and publishing is that IJBD will be moving to OnlineFirst (i.e., publishing ahead of print) at the beginning of 2009.
Marcel van Aken and his editorial team are committed to maintaining the high standard and visibility that IJBD has achieved over the years, and welcome your contributions.
Benefits for members of ISSBD:
• Free subscription to the International Journal of Behavioral Development (6 issues per year)
• Reduced fees for the Society’s Biennial Meetings
• Full electronic access to IJBD via SAGE Journals Online with 30 years of backfiles
to Volume 1
• Free Newsletter twice a year – also available online
• Free electronic Membership Directory
• Free paper Membership Directory updated every 2 years
• Access to members only area on the newly designed website - www.issbd.org
"The International Journal of Behavioral Development (IJBD) plays a unique role among publication outlets in the developmental sciences in that it is the only journal that takes a broad view of life span development (from birth to death) and thus provides opportunities for those interested in the process of development across many life stages. It is essential reading for all serious developmental scientists as well as clinicians and policy makers interested in the broad implications of human development across the life span"
K. Warner Schaie, Ph.D., Evan Pugh Professor of Human Development and Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University; Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of Washington
"The world of science has gone international, and all developmental researchers are keen to keep up with international developments. The best way I know is to subscribe to IJBD, and read it!"
Professor Terrie E. Moffitt, Institute of Psychiatry, UK
"Globalization facilitates communication about cultures, world problems, and world economics. IJBD facilitates globalization of the science of development and understanding of lives throughout the world."
Professor Elizabeth Susman, Jean Phillips Shibley Professor of Biobehavioral Health in the Department of Biobehavioral Health, at The Pennsylvania State University
"IJBD is one of the premier international developmental journals. It contains summaries of the findings of the very best research on life span development in the world. I regularly assign articles from IJBD to my graduate courses in human development so that they can stay informed about the international research community in human development."
Professor Jacquelynne Eccles, University of Michigan
JCR Impact Factor
2008 Ranking:
43/55 in Psychology, Developmental
2008 Impact Factor: 0.983
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