Cognitive Science

Aims & Scope

The following kinds of articles are appropriate for the journal: (a) theories or theoretical analyses of knowledge representation, cognitive processes, and brain theory; (b) experimental or ethnographic studies relevant to theoretical issues in cognitive science; (c) descriptions of intelligent programs that exhibit or model some human ability; (d) design proposals for cognitive models; (e) protocol or discourse analysis of human cognitive processing; (f) discussions of new problem areas or methodological issues in cognitive science; and (g) short theoretical notes or rebuttals.

The journal will publish four categories of articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3967

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1218

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.126

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	141

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science, Neuroscience and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Finding Structure in Time

  Citation: 5706

  Authors: Jeffrey L.

• Cognitive Load During Problem Solving: Effects on Learning

  Citation: 4737

  Authors: John

• Categorization and Representation of Physics Problems by Experts and Novices*

  Citation: 3204

  Authors: Michelene T. H., Paul J., Robert

• Structure‐Mapping: A Theoretical Framework for Analogy*

  Citation: 2491

  Authors: Dedre

• A Learning Algorithm for Boltzmann Machines*

  Citation: 2103

  Authors: David H., Geoffrey E., Terrence J.

• Why a Diagram is (Sometimes) Worth Ten Thousand Words

  Citation: 2030

  Authors: Jill H., Herbert A.

• Finding structure in time

  Citation: 1811

  Authors: J

• Self‐Explanations: How Students Study and Use Examples in Learning to Solve Problems

  Citation: 1364

  Authors: Michelene T.H., Miriam, Matthew W., Peter, Robert

• Toward a Theory of Intrinsically Motivating Instruction*

  Citation: 1040

  Authors: Thomas W.

• Competitive Learning: From Interactive Activation to Adaptive Resonance

  Citation: 1036

  Authors: Stephen

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