PODCAST EPISODE

Session 102: Inside JABA Series #1. Inside the peer review process for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Instructor: Linda LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D

CE Offering: 1.5

The field of behavior analysis places significant importance on the scientific underpinnings of our practice.  This means that every certified practitioner is taught and tested on the basics of measurement and scientific method. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce a podcast series that focuses on the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the peer-review process as a means of scientific quality control, and the steps in the publication process. The Editor and Associate Editors of JABA describe the rationale for peer review as well as the process of peer review.  Topics such as positive publication bias, the criteria for scientific merit for a paper, and the bi-directional nature of the research to practice gap and bridge are discussed.

Objectives:

• Attendees will be able to briefly state the rationale for peer-review as a quality control process for the scientific literature base.
• Attendees will be able to briefly explain the importance of have a review panel rather than a single reviewer and can explain the difference between a subject matter expert and a swiss army knife reviewer.
• Attendees will be able to identify whether JABA uses a single-blind, double-blind, or both options process for peer-review.
• Attendees will be able to identify one of the recommended strategies for creating an effective introduction section of a research manuscript.

Instructions for this event:Session 102 InsideJABA Peer Review

1. Listen to Session 102 of The Behavioral Observations Podcast. Click here for the various places to download and listen to it (note: if the link does not work, cut and paste the following into your browser: https://www.behavioralobservations.com/start-here/)
2. Purchase the CE. This will require creating an account for first time purchases, or logging in for returning customers.
3. Check your email for a link to a quiz.
4. Take the quiz in order to demonstrate attendance. NOTE: prior to taking the quiz, you will be prompted to enter your name and BACB Certificant #. Please enter your name in the way you want it to appear on your CE attendance certificate. This is important because some customers will occasionally enter their user names into this field, and in the event of a CE audit, the BACB will likely refuse to accept documentation with incorrect names.
5. Download the certificate of completion.
6. Save all materials, including emails confirming purchase.
7. Optional: complete C.E. feedback survey, again you may need to cut and paste this URL into your browser: (https://goo.gl/forms/vA1Uyd5hsCcCdzAG2)

Thank you so much for participating in this Type 2 Continuing Education event. If you have any questions about this event or anything else related to the podcast, please feel free to email me at Matt@behavioralobservations.com!