Academic Journal
Q1Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences
About Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences
Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.363 and H-index of 96.
Coverage: 2015-2026. Research categories: Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Neural dynamics and brain function; Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies; Memory and Neural Mechanisms; Functional Brain Connectivity Studies; Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior; Stress Responses and Cortisol.
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4,360.00 USD; 4,080.00 EUR; 3,490.00 GBP; 540,770.00 JPY
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