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Journal of Cognition and Development

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

2.54

h-Index

2024-2025

 71

Rank

2024-2025

 3916

SJR

2024-2025

 1.136

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 Journal of Cognition and Development
Abbreviation J. Cogn. Dev.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2)
h-index 71
Overall Rank/Ranking 3916
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.136
Impact Score 2.54
Publisher Psychology Press Ltd
Country United States
ISSN 15327647, 15248372
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2000-2025




Aim and 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.


About Journal of Cognition and Development


Journal of Cognition and Development is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Psychology Press Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Cognition and Development is 3916. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.136. 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 71. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Cognition and Development journal is 15327647, 15248372. 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. Journal of Cognition and Development is cited by a total of 337 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Cognition and Development Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Cognition and Development is 2.54, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Cognition and Development IF is increased by a factor of 0.59 and approximate percentage change is 30.26% 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

Journal of Cognition and Development Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Cognition and Development is 2.54. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Cognition and Development. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.54
2023 1.95
2022 2.61
2021 2.32
2020 1.52
2019 1.75
2018 1.92
2017 2.05
2016 2.24
2015 1.97
2014 1.73

Journal of Cognition and Development h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Cognition and Development has an h-index of 71. It means 71 articles of this journal have more than 71 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.




Journal of Cognition and Development ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Cognition and Development is 15327647, 15248372. 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

Journal of Cognition and Development Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Cognition and Development is 3916. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.136. 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 Journal of Cognition and Development by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.136
2023 0.996
2022 1.031
2021 1.002
2020 1.041
2019 1.380
2018 1.337
2017 1.427
2016 1.210
2015 1.517
2014 1.218

Ranking of Journal of Cognition and Development by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3916
2023 4484
2022 4022
2021 4107
2020 4130
2019 2578
2018 2741
2017 2522
2016 3319
2015 2330
2014 3251

Journal of Cognition and Development Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Cognition and Development is published by Psychology Press Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2000-2025. 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 Journal of Cognition and Development is J. Cogn. Dev.. This abbreviation ('J. Cogn. Dev.') 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 Journal of Cognition and Development


If your research field is/are related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2), 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 Journal of Cognition and Development?

Journal of Cognition and Development latest impact IF is 2.54. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.61 (2022) and 1.52 (2020), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.05 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Journal of Cognition and Development has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.136, 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 1.517 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.996 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Cognition and Development over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.05.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Cognition and Development is 71.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The Journal of Cognition and Development is published by the Psychology Press Ltd, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The Journal of Cognition and Development is currently ranked 3916 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 2330 in 2015 and its lowest position of 4484 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Cognition and Development is J. Cogn. Dev..


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

Journal of Cognition and Development is classified as a journal that the Psychology Press Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The Journal of Cognition and Development encompasses the following areas:

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The Journal of Cognition and Development is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15327647, 15248372.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The best quartile for the Journal of Cognition and Development is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Cognition and Development?

The Journal of Cognition and Development coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2000-2025.


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 Journal of Cognition and Development

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.54
2023 1.95
2022 2.61
2021 2.32
2020 1.52
2019 1.75
2018 1.92
2017 2.05
2016 2.24
2015 1.97
2014 1.73



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