Open Access
Multivariate Behavioral Research is a hybrid open access journal, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Our commitment to open access reflects our belief in the free and equitable dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that research is accessible to a global audience without financial or technical barriers. Articles published with Open Access receive 35% more citations and over 5 times as many downloads compared to those that are published with Restricted Access.
Promoting Equity and Impact
Through open access, MBR contributes to a more democratic and transparent research ecosystem. By making research freely available, we enable scholars from diverse institutions and regions, regardless of their financial resources, to engage with and build upon the latest findings. Open access also enhances the visibility, accessibility, and potential impact of published work by facilitating broader readership and increased citation rates.
Author Rights and Intellectual Property
While promoting open access, MBR remains committed to protecting the rights of authors. Authors retain ownership of their work and the right to be properly credited. All authors who publish in MBR agree to these licensing terms, ensuring a fair balance between public access and author recognition.