Behavior & Law Journal
Our Editorial Philosophy
BLJ provides a scholarly platform where rigorous academic research meets real-world professional application, publishing studies with demonstrable utility in practical settings across law enforcement, forensic sciences, and behavioral analysis.
Scientific Excellence
All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by two external subject matter experts, ensuring the highest standards of academic quality and methodological rigor in published research.
Open Access
Complete open access publication at no cost to authors or readers, advancing the democratization of scientific knowledge under Creative Commons licensing and ensuring global accessibility.
International Reach
We accept manuscripts in Spanish and English, with presence in leading international academic databases and readership across more than 50 countries worldwide, from our Florida-based institution.
Methodological Rigor
Implementation of iThenticate plagiarism detection software by Turnitin, membership in Crossref and PKP-PLN networks, guaranteeing permanent digital preservation and academic integrity.
Academic Impact Metrics
The journal maintains consistent growth in its scholarly impact. Review our most recent statistics on article views and downloads across major academic databases and research platforms.
Statistical Report — December 2025International Editorial Board
BLJ features a distinguished Editorial Board comprising scholars from prestigious international universities and practitioners from leading institutions including the FBI, Scotland Yard, Spain's National Police, Civil Guard, and other premier security and justice agencies worldwide, ensuring maximum quality and professional relevance in all publications.
Areas of Publication
BLJ welcomes original, high-quality research submissions across the following scientific disciplines
Behavioral Sciences
Experimental and applied psychology, scientific criminology, behavioral economics, cognitive neurosciences, and behavioral analysis in forensic and security contexts, with direct applications to law enforcement and justice systems.
Forensic Sciences
Criminal profiling, forensic psychology, nonverbal behavior analysis, psychology of testimony, victimology, cybercriminology, criminalistics, and forensic medicine with demonstrated relevance to investigative practice.
Research Methodology
Original empirical articles, systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis, novel theoretical contributions, case studies, and brief communications of scientific relevance with rigorous methodological frameworks.
Professional Application
Research with direct impact on professional practice in criminological, forensic, security, justice, clinical, educational, and organizational settings, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to real-world challenges.
Submit Your Research
If you are a researcher or professional in behavioral or forensic sciences, we invite you to consider Behavior & Law Journal for publication of your work. Published from our Florida institution, we offer a rigorous, transparent, and efficient review process, completely free of charge for both authors and readers.
Manuscripts may be submitted year-round. Upon acceptance, you will receive your certificate of acceptance and your article will be published in the next annual issue, reaching a global audience of scholars and practitioners.
International Indexing
Behavior & Law Journal is indexed in leading international academic and scientific databases
