We invite tutorial submissions that would be useful to researchers in cognitive psychology and related fields. This includes, but is not limited to:
Step-by-step guides to software tools or packages
Best practices for experimental design, data analysis, or reproducibility
Workflows for handling specific research challenges
Introductions to novel or underused methods
Practical guides on cognitive modeling approaches
Tutorials for open science practices, data sharing, and ethics
All tutorial articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process to ensure clarity, utility, and rigor. Articles are expected to comply with the journal’s Level 2 Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines, including transparency in data, code, and materials, where applicable. Articles will be included in the new online Tutorial Collection, which will be updated on a rolling basis as new articles are published.
We encourage researchers at all career stages to contribute and help build a rich, accessible resource for the community. To submit, choose the “Tutorial” article type in the submission system. If you have questions about fit or format, feel free to contact the editorial team.
Timeline for Tutorial Paper Call – Behavior Research Methods
Priority consideration deadline: March 31, 2026 Submissions received by this date will be prioritized for early inclusion in the tutorial collection.
Rolling submissions continue: Beyond March 2026, tutorial articles will continue to be welcomed and added to the collection as they are accepted.