Aims and Scope of Brain and Cognition
Brain and Cognition is an American scientific journal founded in 1982. It covers the fields of cognitive neuroscience and psychophysiology. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2016 impact factor of 2.432, ranking it 160th out of 253 journals in the category "Neurosciences", and 31st out of 84 journals in the category "Psychology, experimental". Less
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4
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< 5
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Q2Cognitive Neuroscience

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1.11
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Brain and Cognition Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1982 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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