Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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140 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
SCAN will consider research that uses neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI, PET, EEG, MEG), neuropsychological patient studies, animal lesion studies, single-cell recording, pharmacological perturbation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. SCAN will also consider submissions that examine the mediational role of neural processes in linking social phenomena to physiological, neuroendocrine, immunological, developmental, and genetic processes. Additionally, SCAN will publish papers that address issues of mental and physical health as they relate to social and affective processes (e.g., autism, anxiety disorders, depression, stress, effects of child rearing) as long as cognitive neuroscience methods are used.
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NEUROSCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
NEUROSCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisSocial Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (acronym: scan, abbr: SOC COGN AFFECT NEUR) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Oxford University Press in England since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.249 (Q1), an H-index of 140.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 137 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,581 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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