Cognition
A section of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X).
Section Information
Cognitive science has long been at the forefront of understanding the intricacies of human cognition and the mind. The “Cognition” section of Behavioral Sciences provides a platform dedicated to the advancement of scholarly inquiry into the interaction between cognition and behavior. This section of Behavioral Sciences provides a premier outlet for high-quality research at the forefront of cognitive science.
The section provides a robust forum for researchers to disseminate their findings and engage in scholarly discourse across a broad spectrum of cognitive phenomena and methodologies. We invite submissions that contribute to the theoretical understanding, empirical investigation, and practical applications of cognition, spanning disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and beyond. Key areas of interest within the section include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cognitive neuroscience, elucidating the neural mechanisms underlying perception, attention, memory, language, and decision-making.
- Computational modeling approaches that simulate cognitive processes, predict behavior, and inform theories of mind and behavior.
- Behavioral experiments exploring the interplay between cognition, emotion, and motivation in shaping human behavioral responses.
- Studies examining individual differences in cognitive abilities, cognitive development across the lifespan, and cognitive aging.
- Research addressing cognitive enhancement, neuroethics, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
Guided by principles of scientific rigor, objectivity, and scholarly excellence, the section maintains a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research. Our editorial team, comprising esteemed scholars and experts in cognitive science, oversees the review process with diligence and impartiality, upholding the highest standards of academic integrity.
We invite multidisciplinary researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the globe to contribute to the “Cognition” section of Behavioral Sciences, as we collectively strive to deepen our understanding of human behavior and advance the frontiers of cognitive science.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- From Neuron to Neuropathology: Innovation in Conceptual Frameworks, Diagnosis, Interventions and Treatment (Deadline: 20 May 2024)
- Cognition in Adults with Dyslexia (Deadline: 30 May 2024)
- Neural Correlates of Cognitive and Affective Processing (Deadline: 24 August 2024)
- Neurocognitive Foundations of Embodied Learning (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Cognitive Control and Interaction (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- The Association between Visual Attention and Memory (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Recent Advances in Understanding Facial Expression Processing: New Methods, Measures and Models (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Cognitive Processes Underpinning Resilience in Individuals Exposed to Adversity (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Promoting Healthy Cognitive Aging: Psychological Approaches and Interventions (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Understanding Other Intentions: Merging Evidence on Theory of Mind across Various Research Areas (Deadline: 28 February 2025)