Cognitive Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0364-0213
eISSN 1551-6709
Wiley
US
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child and Animal Learning Development and Cognitive Science and Mapping, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0364-0213 (e-ISSN 1551-6709). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38 (Q3 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 ~$3810 USD). OpenAlex records 5,662 works and 292,886 citations, with an h-index of 249.
Cognitive Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cognitive Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Child and Animal Learning Development 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.
Cognitive Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Cognitive Science 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 Cognitive Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cognitive Science
- Budget $3810 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Child and Animal Learning Development, Cognitive Science and Mapping, Language and cultural evolution. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0364-0213 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1551-6709 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3810 USD |
| h-index | 249 |
| Total Works | 5,675 |
| Total Citations | 294,762 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.68 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cognitive Science is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3810.
In our subject taxonomy, Cognitive Science is classified under Child and Animal Learning Development, Cognitive Science and Mapping, Language and cultural evolution and Language, Metaphor, and Cognition.
Cognitive Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,675 works that have together drawn 294,762 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 249; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.383; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.68.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.383 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 173 | 214 |
| 2024 | 147 | 482 |
| 2023 | 187 | 1,680 |
| 2022 | 193 | 1,661 |
| 2021 | 173 | 2,625 |
| 2020 | 280 | 2,492 |
| 2019 | 302 | 2,729 |
| 2018 | 260 | 3,960 |
| 2017 | 264 | 2,857 |
| 2016 | 259 | 6,070 |
| 2015 | 336 | 5,287 |
| 2014 | 167 | 6,620 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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