With the fall semester in full swing, APA PsycArticles has some exciting updates to share! The database has been updated with a variety of new special issues on the most relevant topics in psychology, such as decolonialism, antiracism, and child development. In addition, the latest Journal Citation Report data from Clarivate Analytics shows that once again APA Journals lead the market in citations vs. citable content, demonstrating our commitment to editorial excellence and quality research. And finally, we have a new journal coming to APA PsycArticles in 2025!
Read on to learn more about these new updates, as well as other publishing initiatives from APA.
Our citations exceed market expectations
In 2023, APA Journals™ were cited at more than twice the rate of articles published, with our market share of citations far exceeding that of any other publisher in psychology.
If all citable items were cited equally, then the expected market share of citable content would equal the market share of citations. These data demonstrate our commitment to publishing the most impactful research in psychology and beyond.
79 of APA’s 89 eligible journals received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) from Clarivate Analytics, who publishes the annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
Learn more about the impact of APA Journals and the 2023 JCR here.
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Coming soon to APA PsycArticles!
APA has entered an agreement with the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) to publish the Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology (JPNP). This title publishes original peer-reviewed research focused on the needs of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders, with practical applications for a pediatric population in clinical, school, and forensic settings.
Led by editor-in-chief Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD, the back catalog of JPNP issues will be available in APA PsycArticles in early 2025, with new issues publishing quarterly beginning in March. Learn more about this new publishing partnership here.
Special Issues
The following special issues are now available in APA PsycArticles:
Developmental Psychology
Prenatal Influences Across the Life Course
This special issue illustrates how prenatal influences affect children’s psychological development across childhood and adolescence and beyond through a diverse array of biobehavioral mechanisms and biosocial processes.
Vol. 60, No. 9, September 2024
Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment
New Data on Head-to-Head Comparisons of DSM-5 Association Section II vs. Section III
The goal of this issue is to address a significant gap that has been identified related to how the American Psychiatric Association decides to accept proposed revisions to diagnostic criteria.
Vol. 15, No. 5, September 2024
Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology
Decolonialism From a Latin Perspective
The authors in this special issue present how psychology as a discipline and culture are products of modernity and they do so through analysis based upon the tools provided by the post- and decolonial frameworks.
Vol. 44, No. 4, August 2024
Training and Education in Professional Psychology
Training and Educating Antiracist Psychologists
The articles in this special issue explore current issues in training psychologists to incorporate antiracism into their practice in order to promote collective well-being. The research presented addresses the current sociopolitical climate, provide recommendations for antiracism training, critically examine oppressive structures that uphold racism, and address barriers and inequities that have adversely impacted people of color in America.
Vol. 18, No. 3, August 2024
American Psychologist
Dismantling Racism in the Field of Psychology and Beyond
This special issue in APA’s flagship journal examines the ways in which the field of psychology has perpetuated racial hierarchy and harm toward communities of color. The articles included offer guidance on the mechanisms and strategies that aid the dismantling of racism in the field of psychology and support efforts of reconciliation, repair, and healing.
Vol. 79, No. 4, May-June 2024
Psychology and Aging
Adult Age Differences in Language, Communication, and Learning from Text
The articles in this special issue illustrate the great variety of language used through the adult lifespan.
Vol. 39, No. 3, May 2024
Psychology of Leaders and Leadership
Leaders and Leadership in Healthcare
Recognizing the importance of leadership, this special issue aims to explore fresh perspectives on health care leadership, shedding light on its importance and impact.
Vol. 27, No. 1, May 2024
Looking for more special issues? View the full list here.
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