World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
H-index 16

Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition

1382-5585

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/nanc20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 209 75 69 14
Psychology 440 133 129 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 209
Documents by Best Scientists*: 160
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 70
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.641
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Developmental psychology, Cognition, Cognitive psychology, Young adult and Working memory. Developmental psychology research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Recall and Episodic memory. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Cognition, it also covered topics in Dementia, Cognitive decline and Clinical psychology.

Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition tackles topics on Dementia, which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Disease. Clinical psychology research discussed connects with the study of Cognitive impairment. The studies in Cognitive psychology featured incorporate elements of Social psychology, Stimulus (physiology), Recognition memory, Semantic memory and Age related.

  • Developmental psychology (52.67%)
  • Cognition (41.47%)
  • Cognitive psychology (29.47%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The betula prospective cohort study: Memory, health, and aging (490 citations)
  • Cognitive functioning in healthy older adults aged 64-81: a cohort study into the effects of age, sex, and education. (227 citations)
  • Betula: a prospective cohort study on memory, health, and aging (225 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition:

The journal papers investigate studies in Developmental psychology, Cognition, Cognitive psychology, Age differences and Recall. The study of Developmental psychology in the most cited articles encompasses disciplines such as Working memory, as well as fields such as Structural equation modeling, all of which overlap with one another. The journal publications tackle studies in Dementia and the interrelated subject of Cognitive impairment to gain insights into Cognition.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Cognition
  • Social psychology
  • Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition primarily tackles Cognition, Cognitive psychology, Clinical psychology, Cognitive decline and Episodic memory. Most of the Cognition studies addressed also intersect with Dementia. Research in Healthy aging and the interrelating topic of Age related were among the subjects of interest in the Cognitive psychology studies discussed in Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition.

It addresses concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Executive functions, Subjective memory, Neuropsychology and Anxiety. Topics in Episodic memory were tackled in line with various other fields like Developmental psychology, Recall and Metabolic syndrome. The work on Developmental psychology presented in the journal focuses on Age differences in particular.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Age-related changes in amplitude, latency and specialization of ERP responses to faces and watches. (6 citations)
  • Volunteering in older adulthood is associated with activity engagement and cognitive functioning. (5 citations)
  • Age-related similarities and differences in the components of semantic fluency: analyzing the originality and organization of retrieval from long-term memory. (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Christopher Hertzog (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lars-Göran Nilsson (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Thomas M. Hess (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul Verhaeghen (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Matthias Kliegel (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Georgia Institute of Technology (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Florida (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (16 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 1.08% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.96% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.39% of all publications and 61.96% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Important Career Pathways in Neuropsychology and Cognition

It is noteworthy to mention that studies in Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition do not only involve research and teaching but can also lead to a dynamic career as a speech-language pathologist specializing in cognitive therapy for aging adults. Practitioners in this field work closely with individuals who have cognitive impairments due to aging processes, using exercises and therapies to stimulate cognitive functions as a scope of their training and clinical experience. In Virginia, aspiring speech-language pathologists need to meet specific qualifications and fulfill the necessary requirements as regulated by the state. It is a rigorous process that involves acquiring relevant education, professional experience, and securing necessary licensing. Potential candidates must meet all [speech pathologist requirements in Virginia] to become certified practitioners. A career in this field presents opportunities to contribute significantly to the quality of life of aging adults. As a speech-language pathologist, working hand-in-hand with psychiatrists, geriatricians, and other healthcare professionals helps improve the cognitive health of this population and support their neuropsychological well-being. Potential advantages of this path also involve continuing one's education, keeping up with the latest research, and contributing to the field in a meaningful way. This way, not only do practitioners of this path grow professionally, but they also play a cardinal role in bridging the gap between research and practical applications in the field of Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition.

Top Publications

  • A new tool to assess amnestic mild cognitive impairment in Turkish older adults: virtual supermarket (VSM).

    Hatice Eraslan Boz;Hatice Limoncu;Stelios Zygouris;Magda Tsolaki

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Improvement in executive function for older adults through smartphone apps: a randomized clinical trial comparing language learning and brain training.

    Jed A Meltzer;Mira Kates Rose;Anna Y Le;Kiah A Spencer

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • An assessment of age differences in theory of mind using the virtual assessment of mentalizing ability.

    Sarah A. Grainger;Vidhya Rakunathan;Alexandra G. Adams;Allana L. Canty

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • The effect of age, educational level, gender and cognitive reserve on visuospatial working memory performance across adult life span.

    Lisa Zarantonello;Sami Schiff;Piero Amodio;Patrizia Bisiacchi

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Predicting short- and long-term cognitive training success in healthy older adults: who benefits?

    Mandy Roheger;Julia Meyer;Josef Kessler;Elke Kalbe

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Influence of culture and age on the self-reference effect.

    Wanbing Zhang;I-Tzu Hung;Jonathan D Jackson;Jonathan D Jackson;Tzu-Ling Tai

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Differences between young and older adults in unity and diversity of executive functions

    Elizabeth L. Glisky;Gene E. Alexander;Mingzhu Hou;Kevin Kawa

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Associations of subjective cognitive and memory decline with depression, anxiety, and two-year change in objectively-assessed global cognition and memory

    Serena Sabatini;Robert T Woods;Obioha C Ukoumunne;Clive Ballard

    (2021)
    21 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students pursuing Psychology in the USA, exploring related online degrees and certifications can broaden career opportunities. Many professionals benefit from certification programs that provide specialized skills, enhancing employability and salary potential in various psychology fields.

Online education is especially valuable for non-traditional students. Programs tailored for busy parents, such as college programs for moms, offer flexible schedules to balance coursework with family responsibilities. This flexibility makes advancing in psychology careers more accessible.

Shorter, focused learning options like 6 week certification programs online allow students to quickly gain new competencies or pivot into related specialties without long time commitments. These intensive courses fit well into busy lifestyles and can boost resumes promptly.

For those seeking advanced credentials, accelerated options such as a masters degree in 6 months provide an efficient pathway to graduate qualifications. This fast-track format supports rapid career advancement, enabling psychology graduates to meet licensure or professional goals sooner.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles