Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience

metrics 2024

Bridging Neuroscience and Social Psychology

Introduction

Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, published by Oxford University Press, is a leading academic journal in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and experimental cognitive psychology. With an impact factor placing it in the Q1 category across three disciplines, including medicine, this journal stands at the forefront of research, promoting innovative studies that explore the intricate relationship between social processes and neural mechanisms. Since becoming Open Access in 2017, it has enhanced accessibility for researchers worldwide, facilitating the dissemination and discussion of groundbreaking findings. The journal, which has evolved significantly since its inception in 2006, is ranked among the top 10 in experimental and cognitive psychology and is highly regarded within the cognitive neuroscience community, making it a crucial resource for professionals, academics, and students eager to advance their understanding of the neural substrates underlying social cognition and emotion. The editorial board invites submissions that contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue surrounding these critical areas of research, ensuring that the journal remains a vital platform for scholarly exchange.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.64
Journal Impact Factor3.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index125
Journal IF Without Self3.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.67
Influence1.57
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life10.40
JCI1.30
Total Documents2021
WOS Total Citations8305
SCIMAGO Total Citations25957
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1232
Scopus Journal Rank1.64
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.44
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Experimental and Cognitive Psychology in Psychology
Rank #10/165
Percentile 93.94
Quartile Q1
Cognitive Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #20/115
Percentile 82.61
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 92/310
Percentile 70.50
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY
Rank 14/92
Percentile 85.30
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 8/99
Percentile 92.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 53/310
Percentile 82.90
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY
Rank 16/92
Percentile 82.61
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 15/99
Percentile 84.85
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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