Memory & Cognition Journal Citation Rate 2026
0090-502X
eISSN 1532-5946
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile
About Memory & Cognition
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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
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