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Social Cognition

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

0.96

h-Index

2024-2025

 92

Rank

2024-2025

 9541

SJR

2024-2025

 0.608

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 Social Cognition
Abbreviation Soc. Cogn.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Social Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3)
h-index 92
Overall Rank/Ranking 9541
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.608
Impact Score 0.96
Publisher Guilford Publications
Country United States
ISSN 0278016X
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1996-2024




Aim and Scope


An excellent resource for researchers as well as students, Social Cognition features reports on empirical research, self-perception, self-concept, social neuroscience, person-memory integration, social schemata, the development of social cognition, and the role of affect in memory and perception. Three broad concerns define the scope of the journal:
- The processes underlying the perception, memory, and judgment of social stimuli
- The effects of social, cultural, and affective factors on the processing of information
The behavioral and interpersonal consequences of cognitive processes.


About Social Cognition


Social Cognition is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Social Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3). It is published by Guilford Publications. The overall rank of Social Cognition is 9541. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.608. 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 92. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Social Cognition journal is 0278016X. 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. Social Cognition is cited by a total of 111 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Social Cognition Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Social Cognition is 0.96, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Social Cognition IF is decreased by a factor of 0.54 and approximate percentage change is -36% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Social Cognition Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Social Cognition is 0.96. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Social Cognition. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.96
2023 1.50
2022 2.12
2021 1.36
2020 1.21
2019 1.32
2018 1.49
2017 1.70
2016 2.13
2015 1.51
2014 1.75

Social Cognition h-index


  Table Setting

Social Cognition has an h-index of 92. It means 92 articles of this journal have more than 92 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.




Social Cognition ISSN


The ISSN of Social Cognition is 0278016X. 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

Social Cognition Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Social Cognition is 9541. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.608. 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 Social Cognition by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.608
2023 0.909
2022 0.704
2021 0.653
2020 1.181
2019 1.214
2018 1.197
2017 1.160
2016 1.360
2015 1.236
2014 1.560

Ranking of Social Cognition by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9541
2023 5182
2022 7064
2021 7461
2020 3389
2019 3190
2018 3336
2017 3518
2016 2788
2015 3266
2014 2152

Social Cognition Publisher


Table Setting

Social Cognition is published by Guilford Publications. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1996-2024. 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 Social Cognition is Soc. Cogn.. This abbreviation ('Soc. Cogn.') 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 Social Cognition


If your research field is/are related to Social Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3), 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 Social Cognition?

Social Cognition latest impact IF is 0.96. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.13 (2016) and 0.96 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.55 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Social Cognition?

The Social Cognition has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.608, 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 1.560 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.608 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Social Cognition over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.55.


What's the latest h-index of the Social Cognition?

The latest h-index of the Social Cognition is 92.


Who's the publisher of the Social Cognition?

The Social Cognition is published by the Guilford Publications, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Social Cognition?

The Social Cognition is currently ranked 9541 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 2152 in 2014 and its lowest position of 9541 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Social Cognition?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Social Cognition is Soc. Cogn..


Is the "Social Cognition" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Social Cognition is classified as a journal that the Guilford Publications publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Social Cognition?

The Social Cognition encompasses the following areas:

  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

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


What's the ISSN of the Social Cognition?

The Social Cognition is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 0278016X.


What's the best quartile of the Social Cognition?

The best quartile for the Social Cognition is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Social Cognition?

The Social Cognition coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1996-2024.


Credits and Sources


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



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Social Cognition

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.96
2023 1.50
2022 2.12
2021 1.36
2020 1.21
2019 1.32
2018 1.49
2017 1.70
2016 2.13
2015 1.51
2014 1.75



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