Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Path of Cognitive and Behavioral Discoveries

Introduction

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, published by ELSEVIER, is a premier academic journal that provides insightful and comprehensive reviews of contemporary research in the fields of behavioral neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and psychiatry and mental health. With an impressive Q1 ranking in multiple categories and Scopus rankings that highlight its influence—4th in Behavioral Neuroscience and 8th in Cognitive Neuroscience—this journal has positioned itself as a leading platform for disseminating high-quality scholarly work. Accessible to readers in the United Kingdom and beyond, it plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and understanding of behavioral science and its applications. Its impact is further underscored by its percentile rankings in key fields, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments and trends from 2015 to 2024. This journal aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to pressing issues in behavioral sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.84
Journal Impact Factor4.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.20
H-Index73
Journal IF Without Self4.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.92
Influence2.23
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI1.36
Total Documents1224
WOS Total Citations5707
SCIMAGO Total Citations14324
SCIMAGO SELF Citations127
Scopus Journal Rank1.84
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.35
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.67
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.82

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Behavioral Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #4/88
Percentile 95.45
Quartile Q1
Cognitive Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #8/115
Percentile 93.04
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #41/567
Percentile 92.77
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Rank 5/55
Percentile 91.80
Quartile Q1
NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 54/310
Percentile 82.70
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 5/99
Percentile 95.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Rank 7/55
Percentile 87.27
Quartile Q1
NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 44/310
Percentile 85.81
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 13/99
Percentile 86.87
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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