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About the Behavior Research Methods format

Behavior Research Methods is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Mental Health Research Topics, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Behavior Research Methods 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inMental Health Research Topics Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Reading and Literacy Development Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
ISSN1554-351X
Citation impact (2-yr)3.88
h-index199
i10-index2,594
Total citations370,452
Article processing charge$3,590
Top institutions publishing hereKU Leuven
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Behavior Research Methods per year

122
2014
144
2015
144
2016
160
2017
170
2018
138
2019
190
2020
223
2021
289
2022
282
2023
232
2024
341
2025

Citation impact of Behavior Research Methods by publication year

8.2K
2014
15.6K
2015
13.5K
2016
10.8K
2017
11.2K
2018
15K
2019
7.9K
2020
10K
2021
6.1K
2022
4.2K
2023
1.9K
2024
857
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Behavior Research Methods

PsychoPy2: Experiments in behavior made easy

Jonathan W. Peirce, Jeremy Gray, Sol Simpson et al. · 1 Feb 2019

PsychoPy is an application for the creation of experiments in behavioral science (psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, etc.) with precise spatial control and timing of stimuli. It now provides a choice of interface; users can write scripts in Python if they choose, while those who prefer to construct experiments graphically can use the new Builder interface. Here…

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Behavior Research Methods template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Behavior Research Methods format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Behavior Research Methods template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Behavior Research Methods use?
Behavior Research Methods uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Behavior Research Methods 12, 45–58 (2023).
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No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Behavior Research Methods document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes Behavior Research Methods?
Behavior Research Methods is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Behavior Research Methods template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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