Cerebral Cortex
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Neuroscience
└
Cognitive Neuroscience
Q1
└
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Q2
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.276
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
294
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.29
Total Docs. (latest)
353
Total Citations (3yr)
6,446
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
10473211, 14602199
Coverage
1991-2026
Journal Rank
#3,263
Subject Categories
Cognitive Neuroscience
Q1
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Q2
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The journal publishes papers on the development, organization, plasticity, and function of the cerebral cortex, including the hippocampus as well as the thalamocortical relationship and cortico-subcortical interactions.
The journal is multidisciplinary and welcomes studies that address major issues of general significance using modern neurobiological and neuropsychological techniques, including neuroanatomy, biochemistry, molecular neurobiology, electrophysiology, behavior, theoretical modeling, and brain imaging and/or electroencephalographic studies on developing and adult humans.
In addition to research articles, the journal publishes special features and occasional special issues dedicated to well defined subjects.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 353 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,876 |
| Total Refs. | 25,184 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 6,446 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,874 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.29 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 71.34 |
| % Female | 41.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Cerebral Cortex?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Cerebral Cortex has an SJR of 1.276 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Cerebral Cortex?
Cerebral Cortex has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.276 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Cerebral Cortex?
The H-index of Cerebral Cortex is 294, meaning 294 of its articles have each been cited at least 294 times.
Is Cerebral Cortex indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Cerebral Cortex is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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