Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA)

The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA) is a well-established and highly regarded quarterly scientific journal in the field of behavioral psychology, first published in 1968. It is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (SEAB), a professional organization dedicated to advancing the experimental and applied analysis of behavior. JABA focuses on empirical research that applies behavior-analytic principles to socially important issues across various human contexts. The journal’s scope includes experimental evaluations of interventions designed to reduce problem behaviors, support skill acquisition, improve educational outcomes, enhance health-related behaviors, and address clinical and community challenges. JABA is distinctive for its emphasis on data-based decision making and experimental control in applied settings, integrating rigorous scientific inquiry with practical relevance. Contributions often involve functional behavior assessment, treatment efficacy studies, contingency-based interventions, and systematic evaluations of behavior change technologies. As a cornerstone journal in behavior science, JABA plays a pivotal role in shaping both the scientific understanding and real-world implementation of behavior-analytic practices. The quarterly publication schedule ensures a steady flow of cutting-edge research that informs clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders in psychology, education, health care, and related disciplines.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science, Applied Psychology, Its published research includes studies on functional analysis and treatment of challenging behaviors, classroom instructional strategies, intensive behavioral interventions (e.g., for autism), contingency management in substance abuse treatment, behavior assessment , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0021-8855, E-ISSN: 1938-3703, Established: 1968, Impact Factor: 3.0
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE