About the Journal of Verbal Behavior
An international, peer-reviewed, open-access platform advancing behavioral science through rigorous investigation of verbal processes, language mechanisms, and communication patterns across diverse populations and contexts.
JVB's scope encompasses behavioral investigations into verbal operants, language development mechanisms, communication processes, and cognitive functions supporting verbal behavior. We prioritize research demonstrating methodological innovation, theoretical advancement, or practical implications for understanding how verbal repertoires are acquired, maintained, and modified across populations and contexts.
The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, methodological papers, theoretical contributions, and replication studies. We particularly encourage submissions employing single-subject designs, experimental manipulations, behavioral measurement techniques, longitudinal assessments, and computational modeling approaches that clarify mechanisms underlying verbal phenomena.
Verbal Operants and Behavioral Analysis
Research on mands, tacts, intraverbals, echoics, and other verbal operant classes; behavioral classifications; functional analysis of verbal behavior within operant frameworks.
Language Development Mechanisms
Studies examining typical and atypical language acquisition trajectories, developmental milestones, bilingualism effects, and behavioral processes supporting verbal repertoire expansion across the lifespan.
Cognitive Processes in Communication
Investigations into memory, attention, executive function, problem-solving, and other cognitive mechanisms mediating verbal behavior and communication effectiveness.
Behavioral Measurement and Methodology
Validation studies of assessment tools, experimental designs for verbal behavior research, reliability analyses, and innovations in behavioral observation and quantification techniques.
Speech Production and Perception Mechanisms
Empirical studies on articulation dynamics, auditory processing, phonological awareness, perceptual discrimination, and behavioral correlates of speech comprehension.
Social and Contextual Influences
Research on audience control, social communication patterns, cultural variables affecting verbal behavior, and context-dependent modifications in language use.
Autism Spectrum and Developmental Considerations
Behavioral studies examining verbal patterns, communication profiles, and skill acquisition processes in individuals with autism spectrum conditions or developmental differences.
Computational and AI Approaches
Research applying natural language processing, machine learning algorithms, computational linguistics, and artificial intelligence to model or analyze verbal behavior patterns.
JVB operates a transparent, efficient editorial workflow designed to provide authors with constructive feedback while maintaining rigorous quality standards. All manuscripts undergo initial screening for scope alignment and methodological adequacy before progressing to peer review.
Authors should consult our comprehensive author guidelines before submission. Manuscripts must include structured abstracts, clear methodology descriptions, appropriate statistical reporting, and adherence to relevant reporting standards (e.g., CONSORT, ARRIVE, STROBE depending on study design). Ethical approvals, informed consent procedures, and data availability statements are required where applicable.
Manuscripts should be submitted through our online submission system. The editorial office acknowledges receipt within 72 hours and assigns manuscripts to relevant editors based on topic expertise.
- Initial Screening: Editors assess scope fit, methodological appropriateness, and formatting compliance within 5-7 days.
- Peer Review: Manuscripts undergo expert evaluation focusing on methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, statistical adequacy, and reproducibility. JVB employs single-blind review as standard, with double-blind available upon author request.
- Editorial Decision: Editors synthesize reviewer feedback to render accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject decisions, typically within 3-4 weeks of submission.
- Revision Cycle: Authors receive detailed feedback with clear revision expectations. Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated, often by original reviewers, within 10-14 days.
- Final Production: Accepted articles enter copyediting, author proof review, and final formatting before online publication with full open access.
JVB is guided by an international editorial board comprising experts in behavioral analysis, experimental psychology, language development, cognitive science, and behavioral measurement. Our editorial team represents diverse geographical regions and theoretical perspectives, ensuring balanced evaluation of global verbal behavior research.
Editorial Board Members
Hashem Zamanian - Penn State University
Hezio Jadir Fernandes Junior - Paulista Institute of Cancerology
Eva Stranovska - Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
Board members provide specialized expertise in manuscript evaluation, maintain editorial standards, guide scope decisions, and contribute to the journal's strategic development. Their commitment to behavioral science rigor ensures JVB upholds the highest scholarly standards while fostering inclusive participation across career stages and methodological traditions.
As an open-access journal, JVB removes barriers to knowledge dissemination, ensuring research findings reach global audiences without subscription paywalls. Articles are published under Creative Commons licenses that permit reuse with appropriate attribution, maximizing research impact and educational utility.
To sustain high-quality editorial operations, JVB charges an article processing charge (APC) upon manuscript acceptance. This fee supports peer review coordination, editorial management, copyediting, typesetting, digital archiving, and perpetual open access hosting. Transparent pricing ensures authors understand costs before submission, and waivers may be available for authors facing financial constraints.
Verbal Behavior (JVB) offers behavioral scientists a trusted platform for disseminating rigorous research on verbal processes and communication mechanisms. Our commitment to methodological transparency, rapid review cycles, and open access visibility makes JVB an optimal choice for scholars seeking to advance the field.
- Rigorous Methodological Review: Expert reviewers evaluate study designs, measurement validity, statistical approaches, and reproducibility to ensure published research meets field standards.
- Rapid Editorial Decisions: Efficient workflows typically deliver initial decisions within 3-4 weeks, with revisions processed within 10-14 days.
- Global Accessibility: Open access publication ensures worldwide reach, maximizing citation potential and research impact across disciplines.
- Interdisciplinary Visibility: JVB's broad scope attracts readers from psychology, education, speech science, linguistics, and behavioral science communities.
- Constructive Feedback Culture: Reviewers provide detailed, actionable feedback that strengthens manuscripts regardless of publication outcome.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: COPE-aligned policies ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout the publication process.
The Journal of Verbal Behavior welcomes contributions from behavioral scientists, psychologists, educators, speech scientists, and computational researchers investigating verbal processes and communication mechanisms. Whether your work examines fundamental operant principles, developmental trajectories, cognitive mechanisms, or methodological innovations, JVB provides a rigorous, supportive platform for advancing behavioral understanding of language.
We invite you to review our scope, consult author guidelines, and consider submitting your research. Join an international community committed to methodological rigor, theoretical advancement, and open knowledge sharing.
