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Latest research: Ethics & professional practice

Ethical decision-making, culture and professional issues.

Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior· Sep 27, 2026 Open access

Author diversity in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior 1958–2025

Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Catalina Ibarra, Lu Aguiniga, Sadie Datray, Penelope Lee, Molly DeMayo et al.

What it found: Name-based API estimates for first and last authors of 4,833 JEAB articles from 1958–2025 suggested increased representation of women and authors of color, although both groups remained underrepresented relative to population and professional benchmarks.

Why it matters: These findings encourage ABA staff to consider whose perspectives are represented in research and support equitable opportunities in scholarly publishing.

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Behavior Analysis in Practice· Sep 22, 2026 Open access

An Overview of the Infrastructure of the ABA Profession

James E. Carr, Tyra P. Sellers

What it found: This overview describes the systems supporting the ABA profession, including certification, licensure, professional and trade associations, and healthcare billing.

Why it matters: Understanding these systems may help practitioners navigate their professional environment and contribute to the profession’s development.

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Behavior Analysis in Practice· Sep 14, 2026 Open access

Survey of Open Science Practices in Behavior Analysis

Adrienne M. Jennings, Samantha L. Breeman, Jason C. Vladescu, David J. Cox

What it found: A survey of behavior-analytic researchers found favorable opinions of open science practices but limited reported use.

Why it matters: Open access and transparent research practices may help ABA staff access studies and examine the evidence informing everyday practice.

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