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About the Brain and Cognition format

Brain and Cognition is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience, Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Brain and Cognition 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inNeural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Memory and Neural Mechanisms
ISSN0278-2626
Citation impact (2-yr)2.5
h-index186
i10-index2,851
Total citations198,579
Article processing charge$2,980
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Brain and Cognition per year

150
2014
94
2015
123
2016
97
2017
115
2018
118
2019
94
2020
102
2021
47
2022
112
2023
81
2024
79
2025

Citation impact of Brain and Cognition by publication year

5.1K
2014
4.4K
2015
4.5K
2016
2.6K
2017
2.6K
2018
2K
2019
1.5K
2020
1.3K
2021
411
2022
336
2023
331
2024
111
2025

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Brain and Cognition template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Brain and Cognition format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Brain and Cognition template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Brain and Cognition use?
Brain and Cognition uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Brain and Cognition 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Brain and Cognition?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Brain and Cognition document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Brain and Cognition template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Brain and Cognition format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Brain and Cognition?
Brain and Cognition is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Brain and Cognition template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Brain and Cognition PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Brain and Cognition template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Brain and Cognition template cost?
You can start writing in the Brain and Cognition template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Brain and Cognition PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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