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Topics in Cognitive Science

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.63

h-Index

2024-2025

 79

Rank

2024-2025

 3295

SJR

2024-2025

 1.252

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Topics in Cognitive Science
Abbreviation Top. Cogn. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1)
h-index 79
Overall Rank/Ranking 3295
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.252
Impact Score 3.63
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
Country United States
ISSN 17568765, 17568757
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2009-2025




About Topics in Cognitive Science


Topics in Cognitive Science is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Topics in Cognitive Science is 3295. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.252. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 79. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Topics in Cognitive Science journal is 17568765, 17568757. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Topics in Cognitive Science is cited by a total of 612 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Topics in Cognitive Science Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Topics in Cognitive Science is 3.63, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Topics in Cognitive Science IF is increased by a factor of 1.02 and approximate percentage change is 39.08% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Topics in Cognitive Science Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Topics in Cognitive Science is 3.63. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Topics in Cognitive Science. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.63
2023 2.61
2022 3.05
2021 2.85
2020 2.52
2019 2.03
2018 2.44
2017 3.00
2016 1.82
2015 2.52
2014 3.55

Topics in Cognitive Science h-index


  Table Setting

Topics in Cognitive Science has an h-index of 79. It means 79 articles of this journal have more than 79 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Topics in Cognitive Science ISSN


The ISSN of Topics in Cognitive Science is 17568765, 17568757. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Topics in Cognitive Science Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Topics in Cognitive Science is 3295. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.252. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Topics in Cognitive Science by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.252
2023 1.068
2022 1.242
2021 1.252
2020 1.191
2019 1.207
2018 1.336
2017 1.004
2016 1.061
2015 1.690
2014 1.817

Ranking of Topics in Cognitive Science by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3295
2023 3957
2022 2920
2021 2841
2020 3342
2019 3218
2018 2749
2017 4333
2016 4043
2015 1942
2014 1672

Topics in Cognitive Science Publisher


Table Setting

Topics in Cognitive Science is published by Wiley-Blackwell. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2009-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Topics in Cognitive Science is Top. Cogn. Sci.. This abbreviation ('Top. Cogn. Sci.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Topics in Cognitive Science


If your research field is/are related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

Topics in Cognitive Science latest impact IF is 3.63. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.63 (2024) and 1.82 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.73 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The Topics in Cognitive Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.252, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.817 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.004 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Topics in Cognitive Science over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.73.


What's the latest h-index of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The latest h-index of the Topics in Cognitive Science is 79.


Who's the publisher of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The Topics in Cognitive Science is published by the Wiley-Blackwell, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The Topics in Cognitive Science is currently ranked 3295 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1672 in 2014 and its lowest position of 4333 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Topics in Cognitive Science is Top. Cogn. Sci..


Is the "Topics in Cognitive Science" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Topics in Cognitive Science is classified as a journal that the Wiley-Blackwell publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The Topics in Cognitive Science encompasses the following areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Linguistics and Language

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The Topics in Cognitive Science is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17568765, 17568757.


What's the best quartile of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The best quartile for the Topics in Cognitive Science is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Topics in Cognitive Science?

The Topics in Cognitive Science coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2009-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Studies in Continuing Education journal 4850 Routledge 44 3.35
Sapporo Medical Journal journal 29756 Sapporo Medical University 3 0.00
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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Topics in Cognitive Science

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.63
2023 2.61
2022 3.05
2021 2.85
2020 2.52
2019 2.03
2018 2.44
2017 3.00
2016 1.82
2015 2.52
2014 3.55



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