Journal of Intelligence

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The Algorithmic Psychologist: AI in Cognitive Abilities Testing

edited by

Joseph Kush

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); cognitive assessment; machine learning; psychological testing; adaptive testing; algorithmic bias; digital psychometrics; test validity and reliability; human– AI interaction; ethics in assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

The Formation and Evaluation of Critical and Creative Thinking for Good Personal, Academic and Professional Performance in These New Times

edited by

Carlos Saiz

Sílvia F. Rivas

and Patricia Morales Bueno

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 46503 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical thinking; causal explanation; decision making; problem solving; instruction; evaluation; motivation; metacognition; higher education; science education

Advances of AI in Talent Development: Synergies Between Creativity, Cognitive Intelligence, and Socio-Emotional Growth

edited by Yadan Li and

Jacques Grégoire

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; talent development; creativity and innovation; cognitive intelligence; social-emotional learning; personalized learning; human– AI collaboration; adaptive education technologies; emotional intelligence modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

Intelligence Testing and Assessment

edited by

Marco Koch

, Frank M. Spinath and

Florian Schmitz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7126 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligence; mental ability; intelligence test; computer-based testing; process data; response times

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contributions to the Measurement of Intelligence)

Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning in Diverse Educational Contexts

edited by

Shirley Miedijensky

, Zmira Mevarech and

Ágnes Bálint

submission deadline 4 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: metacognition; self-regulated learning; gifted education; diverse learners; primary education; secondary education; higher education; pre-service teachers; in-service teachers; neuroscience of learning; educational technology; virtual reality; artificial intelligence; learning environments; cognitive and emotional regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

Math Development and Cognitive Skills

edited by

Marina Vasilyeva

Elida V. Laski

Linxi Lu

and Beth M. Casey

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open

Keywords: math learning; math skills; cognitive development; domain-general skills; intervention; math learning environment; heterogeneity effects; moderation; mediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

Analysis of a Divergent Thinking Dataset

edited by

Boris Forthmann

and

Nils Myszkowski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5608 | Submission Open

Keywords: divergent thinking; human ratings; assessment; data analysis; psychometrics; prediction modeling; psychological methods

Intelligence Testing and Its Role in Academic Achievement

edited by Meredith C. Frey and Christopher R. Niileksela

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligence testing; academic achievement; university admissions; gifted identification; learning disabilities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contributions to the Measurement of Intelligence)

New Advances of Intelligence Measurement in the AI Era: Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by Xiangdong Yang and Kaiwen Man

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive ability assessment and intelligentce measurement; complex construct modeling; principled item design and automatic item generation; AI-enhanced psychometric modeling for intelligence tests; automated scoring for complex cognitive construct; process data modeling and multimodal data integration in cognitive assessment; data visualization; data harmonization across platforms (e.g.; learning management and assessment systems) personalized and adaptive assessment; computer-supported; scenario-based or game-based assessment; new measurement models for innovative cognitive items; validity concerns in measuring intellgience using generative AI tools like ChatGPT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Contributions to the Measurement of Intelligence)

How Culture Impacts the Process of Cognitive Assessment

edited by

Lisa Suzuki

, Samuel O. Ortiz and

Vincent C. Alfonso

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligence; cognitive assessment; ability measures; cultural equivalence; cultural validity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

Intelligence Quotient, Emotional Quotient, Creativity Quotient and Other Potential Determinants: A Holistic Approach to Understanding Human Potential and Developing Talents

edited by

Ching-Chih Kuo

and Anna Na Na Hui

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: giftedness; intelligence; emotion; creativity; excellence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Approaches to Improving Intelligence)

Social Cognition and Emotions

edited by Mabel Urrutia,

Hipólito Marrero

and

Pedro Salcedo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3386 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotion; social cognition; socio-emotional skills; cognitive mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

Emotions, Well-Being and Intelligence: Assessment, Interventions and Professional Development

edited by

Cristián Oyanadel Véliz

and

Wenceslao Peñate Castro

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4898 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotional intelligence; well-being; adolescence; emerging adulthood; socio-emotional development; assessment; intervention; professional development; talent development; emotional regulation; youth education; resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Approaches to Improving Intelligence)

Individual Differences and Cognitive Profiles: Evidence-Based Approaches to Intelligence Assessment

edited by

Thierry Lecerf

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligence assessment; profile analyses; cognitive profiles; psychometrics; profile validity; profile reliability; strengths and weaknesses; clinical and/or educational applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theoretical Contributions to Intelligence)

Metacognition of Insight and Creative Cognition

edited by Steven M. Smith, Carola Salvi and

Hans Stuyck

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: insight; metacognition; creativity; problem solving; ideation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Studies on Cognitive Processes)

Emerging Trends in Affective Computing and Measuring Emotional Intelligence

edited by

Feng Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: affective computing; computational psychology; computational psychiatry; dynamic facial expression recognition; micro-expression recognition; action unit detection; dynamic facial expression recognition; speech emotional recognition; multi-modal emotion recognition; bio-signal emotion recognition (EEG/ECG/MEG; etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social and Emotional Intelligence)

The Development of Children’s Emotional Intelligence: Digital Games, Technologies and Practical Applications

edited by

Chara Papoutsi

and

Eider Goñi-Palacios

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotional intelligence (EI); emotional development; digital games and gamification; digital interventions for social– emotional learning (SEL); artificial emotional intelligence (AEI); virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR); social robots; mobile applications; interactive learning environments; adaptive learning systems; emotion recognition; affective computing; mental health; ethical and practical applications in digital emotional learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social and Emotional Intelligence)

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