Brain and Cognition Journal Citation Rate 2026
0278-2626
eISSN 1090-2147
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Brain and Cognition
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
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