Journal of Anxiety Disorders
Journal of Anxiety Disorders is a bimonthly peer-reviewed interdisciplinary academic journal publishing research on all aspects of anxiety disorders across the lifespan (child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations). Gordon J. G. Asmundson (University Regina) serves as the Editor-In-Chief of the journal with associate editors Lauren S. Hallion (University of Pittsburgh), Alexendre Heeren (Catholic University of Louvain), Peter McEvoy (Curtin University), Carmen McLean (VA National Centre for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Michelle G. Newman (Pennsylvania State University), and Jasper A. Smits (University of Texas). The "Journal of Anxiety Disorders" has a Cite Score of  6.6 and an impact factor of 5.264 (2020) ranking it 17th out of 131 journals in clinical psychology. Scope of the journal. A diverse range of topics are covered as they relate to anxiety disorders and is inclusive of disorders that were previously categorized as anxiety related disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder) in addition to the new category of illness anxiety disorder. The journal publishes across a variety of disciplines with the inclusion of research on traditional, behavioural, cognitive, and biological assessment; diagnosis and classification, psychosocial and psychopharmacological treatment, genetics, epidemiology, and prevention. Theoretical and review articles contributing  to the advancement of knowledge in the field are also considered. Indexing of publications. The "Journal of Anxiety Disorders" is indexed in nine international databases to promote international knowledge translation with inclusion in Elsevier BIOBASE, PubMed/ Medline, PsycINFO, BIOSIS Citation Index, BRS Data, Current Contents – Social & Behavioral Sciences, Pascal Francis, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Diversity, equity, and inclusion. In August 2021, the "Journal of Anxiety Disorders" pledged its commitment to improving the diversity of their editorial board and contributors while also making it a priority to increase attention to culture and diversity in the published research. 50% of the senior  editors are women and data from January 2021 indicates approximately 30% of the editorial board were women. The journal has made it a priority for 2021-2022 to work towards increasing the representation of women on the editorial board with aim of reaching 50% by June 2022. With equal priority, the journal seeks to increase global balance of their editorial board and contributors to the journal over the next several years. The pledge and associated aims by the Journal of Anxiety Disorders aligns with Elsevier’s broader ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts as it is critical for these factors  to be considered in achieving scientific excellence, innovation, and advancement. The journal believes in the power of an inclusive publishing environment not only to do what is right but to enrich, strengthen, and advance us all.