Aims and Scope of Cortex
Cortex is a scientific journal published semimonthly by Elsevier. It is devoted to the study of "cognition and of the relationship between the nervous system and mental processes". The journal was founded in 1964 and is currently edited by Sergio Della Sala. Less
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6.8
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

< 5
Scite Index 

0.90 5-Year SI

SJR 

Q1Cognitive Neuroscience

SNIP 

1.45
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER MASSON, CORPORATION OFFICE |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1964 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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