Hello Marmam members!

A reminder that the call for papers on Comparative Psychology and similar topics to be published in the International Journal of Comparative Psychology is coming to a close. Submissions will be accepted until Jan 15, 2018.  Please see details below for submission topics.

IJCP Special Issue – What makes Comparative Psychology Comparative? Educating, Researching, and Applying the Principles of Comparative Psychology

Special Guest Editor: Dr. Charles Abramson

The field of comparative psychology truly is the intersection of all psychology disciplines, offering opportunities to explore almost any aspect of psychology. The field compares and contrasts characteristics across different animals, ideally with the use of standardized methodologies.  These comparisons should be used to solve real-world problems.

We invite researchers to submit papers that reflect one of three major areas regarding comparative psychology today.  Submissions may include essays, literature reviews, or empirical studies in any of the following topics: (1) incorporating comparative psychology into education at all levels, (2) empirical research involving comparative approaches, & (3) suggestions and methods for reinvigorating and expanding the field of comparative psychology.

Educational Opportunities

1. What are the benefits of studying comparative psychology?

2. What types of outreach programs can be performed to talk about comparative psychology?

3. What undergraduate and graduate opportunities are available?

4. Where is comparative psychology occurring?

Empirical Research

1. Comparative methodology

2. Original research that reflects the field of comparative psychology

Reinvigorating interest in Comparative Psychology

1. What problems can utilize the comparative method?

2. How is comparative psychology practiced today?

This special issue will have both invited and open submission options.  All articles will go through peer-review. Publication in International Journal of Comparative Psychology is online and free. Questions, please contact Dr. Charles Abramson (charles.abramson@okstate.edu) or Dr. Heather Hill (hhill1@stmarytx.edu).

Heather M. Hill, PhD

Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Comparative Psychology

Associate Professor

Psychology Department

St. Mary’s University

One Camino Santa Maria

San Antonio, TX 78228

210-431-6887