About the Journal

The Lomonosov Psychology Journal has been published since 1977 and is a peer-reviewed publication of Lomonosov Moscow State University. The journal publishes materials containing the results of theoretical, experimental, methodological, analytical, applied and other research in the field of psychology. The publication adheres to high ethical and professional standards, as demonstrated by its adherence to all principles of the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications (COPE), including ensuring the accuracy of information and avoiding any false or misleading content in its published materials and on its official website. Additionally, the journal adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practices in Scientific Publications. More detailed information on the ethical principles of the journal and its policies concerning authors and reviewers can be found within the relevant section of the journal’s website.

The mission of the journal

The journal promotes the experimental approach within cultural-historical and activity psychology, highlighting its application in the study of psychological phenomena in global psychological science.

Goals, scope and target audience of the journal

The purpose of the journal is to publish original basic and applied research conducted in the traditional context of cultural-historical theory and activity theory as it pertains to all aspects of international psychological science with a particular focus on areas of interest researched at Moscow University.

The target audience of the journal includes a wide range of specialists including psychologists, educators, social educators, psychophysiologists, medical psychologists, educators, young scientists (including graduate, postgraduate, and masters students, students), and practicing specialists, as well as those interested in psychological science and the psychological problems of humanity and modern society. When preparing and selecting manuscripts for the journal, we focus on modern trends in research, as well as on the current challenges of society and the broader professional community.

Lomonosov Psychology Journal is included in the list of peer-reviewed scientific publications recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission, featuring research in major scientific fields and disciplines associated with academic degree qualifications.

Scientific specialties:

5.3.1. General psychology, personality psychology, history of psychology (psychological sciences)

5.3.2. Psychophysiology (psychological sciences)

5.3.3. Occupational psychology, engineering psychology, cognitive ergonomics (psychological sciences)

5.3.4. Educational psychology, psychodiagnostics of digital educational environments (psychological sciences)

5.3.5. Social psychology, political and economic psychology (psychological sciences)

5.3.6. Medical psychology (psychological sciences)

5.3.7. Developmental psychology (psychological sciences)

5.3.8. Correctional psychology and defectology (psychological sciences)

5.3.9. Legal psychology and security psychology (psychological sciences)

5.12.1. Interdisciplinary studies of cognitive processes (psychological sciences)