Behavior Genetics (original) (raw)

Overview

Behavior Genetics is a leading journal concerned with the genetic analysis of behavioral traits.

• The journal offers the most current original research on the inheritance and evolution of behavioral characteristics in humans and other species.
• Contributions focus on both the application of various genetic perspectives to the study of behavioral characteristics and the influence of behavioral differences on the genetic structure of populations.
• The journal is published in cooperation with the Behavior Genetics Association.

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Executive Editor

• John K. Hewitt

Journal Impact Factor

2.6 (2023)

5-year Journal Impact Factor

2.4 (2023)

Submission to first decision (median)

11 days

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• Call for Editor-in-Chief Applications

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024
Springer, in collaboration with the Behavior Genetics Association (BGA), is seeking applications for a new Editor-in-Chief for Behavior Genetics, for an initial term of three to five years. The term will officially commence January 2025, with transitional work beginning in July 2024. There is an annual stipend associated with this role for the length of the contracted term.
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Journal information

Electronic ISSN

1573-3297

Print ISSN

0001-8244

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