Brain and Cognition

Established Impact

About Brain and Cognition

Brain and Cognition is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Elsevier BV.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Brain and Cognition maintains a competitive position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 2.12, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

Submission Tips for Brain and Cognition
  • Budget $2980 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0278-2626
ISSN (Online) 1090-2147
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $2980 USD
About Brain and Cognition

Brain and Cognition is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Elsevier BV.

Brain and Cognition is published by Elsevier BV from US as a journal. It has published 4,677 works to date, attracting 196,858 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 185, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction.
Links
Frequently Asked Questions about Brain and Cognition

The current impact factor of Brain and Cognition is 2.124.

No, Brain and Cognition is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Brain and Cognition is $2980 USD.

Brain and Cognition is published by Elsevier BV.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.

OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
2.124
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.124 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
4,677
Total Works
196,858
Total Citations
185
h-index
2.13
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Brain and Cognition most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
    Neuroscience
    1,045 works
  2. Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
    Neuroscience
    592 works
  3. Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
    Neuroscience
    540 works
  4. Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
    Neuroscience
    500 works
  5. Memory and Neural Mechanisms
    Neuroscience
    396 works
  6. Visual perception and processing mechanisms
    Neuroscience
    375 works
  7. Neural dynamics and brain function
    Neuroscience
    330 works
  8. Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
    Neuroscience
    321 works
Metadata

Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S140592201

Comparison Shortlist
0 journals
Est. APC Budget: $0
Compare Now