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Academic Journal

Q1

Topics in Cognitive Science

Wiley-Blackwell

United StatesArtificial Intelligence (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
84H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.193SJR (2025)
2009-2026Coverage

About Topics in Cognitive Science

About Topics in Cognitive Science

Topics in Cognitive Science is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2009-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1756-8765, 1756-8757; H-index 84.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (84): Strong citation impact — 84 articles cited at least 84 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Topics in Cognitive Science

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Topics in Cognitive Science?
1756-8765, 1756-8757.

Who publishes Topics in Cognitive Science?
Wiley-Blackwell.

What are Topics in Cognitive Science's metrics?
H-index 84.

Is Topics in Cognitive Science peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Verified field sources

  • Editor(s): Andrea Bender (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)1756-8757, 1756-8765
ISSN-L1756-8757
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,170
Citations recorded in OpenAlex45,901
OpenAlex H-index107
Years represented in OpenAlex1966–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Cognitive Science and Mapping; Child and Animal Learning Development; Language and cultural evolution; Language, Metaphor, and Cognition; Action Observation and Synchronization; Categorization, perception, and language.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,470.00 USD; 2,900.00 EUR; 2,330.00 GBP

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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