Cortex Journal Citation Rate 2026
0010-9452
eISSN 1973-8102
Elsevier BV
IT
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Cortex
Cortex (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Action Observation and Synchronization and Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, published by Elsevier BV in IT, catalogued under ISSN 0010-9452 (e-ISSN 1973-8102). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.46 (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 ~$3460 USD).
Cortex Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cortex has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.46, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Action Observation and Synchronization 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.
Cortex operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Cortex 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 Cortex against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cortex
- Budget $3460 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Action Observation and Synchronization, Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0010-9452 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1973-8102 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Italy |
| APC / Cost | $3460 USD |
| h-index | 203 |
| Total Works | 7,632 |
| Total Citations | 314,767 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.70 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cortex is published by Elsevier BV and based in Italy. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3460.
In our subject taxonomy, Cortex is classified under Action Observation and Synchronization, Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies and Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism.
Cortex is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 7,632 works that have together drawn 314,767 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 203; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.455; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.70.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.455 | 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 | 227 | 430 |
| 2024 | 260 | 1,246 |
| 2023 | 239 | 2,337 |
| 2022 | 260 | 3,867 |
| 2021 | 294 | 5,044 |
| 2020 | 352 | 8,957 |
| 2019 | 303 | 8,317 |
| 2018 | 323 | 10,754 |
| 2017 | 327 | 13,638 |
| 2016 | 283 | 13,566 |
| 2015 | 317 | 16,708 |
| 2014 | 267 | 12,645 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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