Journal of Cognition and Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Cognition and Development is the official journal of the Cognitive Development Society (CDS).

Some CDS members are concerned with basic research or theory; others focus on policy issues and practical applications.

The range of interests includes cognitive development during all stages of life, and we seek to understand ontogenetic processes in both humans and nonhumans.

Finally, their interests encompass typical as well as atypical development, and we attempt to characterize both biological and cultural influences on cognitive change and continuity.

The relationship between the journal and the society is symbiotic in that the journal enhances the field of cognitive development by providing a prestigious forum for innovative research and theory.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.136

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3916

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	337

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine 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.

• Twelve Frequently Asked Questions About Growth Curve Modeling

  Citation: 924

  Authors: Patrick J., Khawla, Diane

• Math Anxiety, Working Memory, and Math Achievement in Early Elementary School

  Citation: 378

  Authors: Gerardo, Elizabeth A., Susan C., Sian L.

• Spatial Training Improves Children's Mathematics Ability

  Citation: 376

  Authors: Yi-Ling, Kelly S.

• 12- and 18-Month-Olds Point to Provide Information for Others

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Ulf, Malinda, Tricia, Michael

• Coherence of Personal Narratives Across the Lifespan: A Multidimensional Model and Coding Method

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Elaine, Catherine A., Lynne, Patricia, Robyn, Peter A.

• The Role of Gesture in Learning: Do Children Use Their Hands to Change Their Minds?

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Susan Wagner, Susan

• Enhancing Empathy and Theory of Mind

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Thalia R., Ellen

• Using EEG to Study Cognitive Development: Issues and Practices

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Martha Ann, Kimberly

• A Latent Variable Approach to Determining the Structure of Executive Function in Preschool Children

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Michael R., Gerald F., Ulrich, Robert J., Kimberly A.

• Perceptual and Conceptual Processes in Infancy

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Jean M.

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