Memory & Cognition Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0090-502X eISSN 1532-5946 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q2 Quartile

About Memory & Cognition
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Memory & Cognition (MC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child and Animal Learning Development and Memory Processes and Influences, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0090-502X (e-ISSN 1532-5946). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58 (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 ~$2990 USD). OpenAlex records 5,646 works and 315,385 citations, with an h-index of 234.

Memory & Cognition Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Memory & Cognition has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58, placing it in the Q2 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.

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

Researchers looking to publish in Memory & 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 Memory & Cognition against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Memory & Cognition
  • Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Child and Animal Learning Development, Memory Processes and Influences, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Memory & Cognition Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-63%
Field avg: 4.27
APC vs Field Avg
-10%
Field avg: $3339

Compared against 28 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0090-502X
ISSN (Online) 1532-5946
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United States
APC / Cost $2990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Memory & Cognition is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.

In our subject taxonomy, Memory & Cognition is classified under Child and Animal Learning Development, Memory Processes and Influences, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies and Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism.

Memory & 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 1.576.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory & Cognition

Memory & Cognition does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.576 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Memory & Cognition is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Memory & Cognition is $2990 USD.

Memory & Cognition is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Memory & 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 Memory & Cognition is 0090-502X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1532-5946.

Memory & Cognition sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.58, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.576
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.576 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: S114265899

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