Journal decision profile

Cognitive Development

Psychology

Cognitive Development's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.6, ranking Q2 in Statistics and Probability. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Elsevier BVNetherlandspISSN 0885-2014eISSN 1879-226X
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
1.6

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 2.21.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$3,290

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
1.62026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#132 / 1,182LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
27.3%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.56MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
104 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share27.3%

113 of 414 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share1.2%

5 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.56×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#132

of 1,182 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.56, so its typical recent paper runs about 56% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

27.3% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

532016
632017
682018
712019
1152020
1192021
1162022
892023
902024
1012025

Recent work-type mix

414 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article94.7%
Paratext3.9%
Review0.7%
Editorial0.5%
Letter0.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Child and Animal Learning Development159
Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills56
Language Development and Disorders29
Reading and Literacy Development13
Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment12
Cognitive Abilities and Testing10
Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology9
Early Childhood Education and Development9
Memory Processes and Influences7
Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies6
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-16. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 414 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ3
Statistics and ProbabilityQ2

Is Cognitive Development a good journal?

A solid Q2 journal by citation data

By citation data, Cognitive Development is a solid journal: it is Q2 in Statistics and Probability, the second quarter of journals by score, and ranks #1,016 of 2,466 Psychology journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 42%). Cognitive Development's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.6. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,290 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Developmental and Educational Psychology and Statistics and Probability, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q2
Statistics and Probability
Rank in Psychology
#1,016 of 2,466
Top 42%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
1.6
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Indicative APC
$3,290
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
101
OpenAlex works

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Q2
Subfield Quartile
B3
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#1,016
of 2,466 Psychology field journals
#192
among Q2 Psychology journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
2,027
H-Index
141
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
463
Subject Areas
Developmental and Educational PsychologyStatistics and Probability

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Cognitive Development

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Cognitive Development's papers in subfields including Developmental and Educational Psychology and Statistics and Probability. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit through Editorial Manager

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  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,290 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Cognitive Development does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Cognitive Development

Is Cognitive Development a good journal?

By citation data, Cognitive Development is a solid journal: it is Q2 in Statistics and Probability, the second quarter of journals by score, and ranks #1,016 of 2,466 Psychology journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 42%). Cognitive Development's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.6. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,290 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Developmental and Educational Psychology and Statistics and Probability, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Cognitive Development's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Cognitive Development's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.6, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Cognitive Development?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Cognitive Development or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Cognitive Development's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Cognitive Development in?

Cognitive Development's best quartile is Q2. By OpenAlex subfield: Q3 in Developmental and Educational Psychology; Q2 in Statistics and Probability. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Cognitive Development will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Cognitive Development?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,290 USD for Cognitive Development. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Cognitive Development?

Comparable journals include Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, Developmental Science, Journal of Cognition and Development, and British Journal of Developmental Psychology. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Cognitive Development?

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