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:
- The Impact of Technology on Human Behavior (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Neurocognitive and Behavioral Innovations for Inclusive Learning (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Developing Cognitive and Executive Functions Across Lifespan (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- The Effects of Nature Therapy on Affective and Cognitive Functioning (Deadline: 15 March 2026)
- Verbal Behavior and Complex Decision-Making (Deadline: 16 March 2026)
- Forensic and Legal Cognition (Deadline: 25 March 2026)
- Language and Cognitive Development in Bilingual Children (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence and Computational Approaches in the Assessment and Treatment of Speech–Language Disorders (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Psychological, Cognitive and Behavioral Drivers of Risk-Taking in Digital Gambling and Financial Decision-Making (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Social Cognitive Factors Involved in Human Judgment and Decision Making (Deadline: 5 May 2026)
- Adaptive Decision Making in Complex Environments (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Emotions and Stereotypes About People with Visible Facial Difference (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- The Role of Sleep in Children’s Learning and Memory (Deadline: 1 July 2026)
- Hypnosis and the Brain: Emotion, Control, and Cognition (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Metacognition in Learning and Memory (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Executive Functions and Prospective Memory Enhancement: Interventions, Neurocognitive Mechanisms and Individual Differences (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- The Mechanisms and Interventions of Eating Behaviors (Deadline: 13 October 2026)
- Human Factors and Technology Research Using Self-Determination Theory (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- The Neural Mechanisms of Visual Cognition (Deadline: 27 October 2026)