Brain and Cognition Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0278-2626 eISSN 1090-2147 Elsevier BV US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Brain and Cognition
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Brain and Cognition (BC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience and Memory and Neural Mechanisms, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0278-2626 (e-ISSN 1090-2147). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.12 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2980 USD).

Brain and Cognition Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Brain and Cognition has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.12, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Brain and Cognition operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Brain and Cognition should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Brain and Cognition against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Brain and Cognition
  • Budget $2980 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Brain and Cognition Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-59%
Field avg: 5.2
APC vs Field Avg
-15%
Field avg: $3512

Compared against 22 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0278-2626
ISSN (Online) 1090-2147
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $2980 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Brain and Cognition is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2980.

In our subject taxonomy, Brain and Cognition is classified under Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies and Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism.

Brain and Cognition is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.124.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brain and Cognition

Brain and Cognition does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.124 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

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.

Brain and Cognition shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Brain and Cognition is 0278-2626. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1090-2147.

Brain and Cognition sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.12, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.124
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.124 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S140592201

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