About the Journal
The Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in the fields of experimental and cognitive psychology. Established to advance the understanding of human behavior, cognition, and perception, the journal serves as a global platform for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to disseminate original findings and theoretical contributions that shape the future of psychology.
This journal prides itself on its rigorous editorial standards and commitment to fostering scientific discourse. It accepts submissions across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to cognitive neuroscience, behavioral studies, experimental methodologies, memory, attention, decision-making, perception, problem-solving, and language processing.
Published quarterly, the journal ensures timely dissemination of the latest research, offering both empirical and theoretical articles, comprehensive reviews, and methodological advancements. By maintaining an open access policy, Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology guarantees unrestricted access to its contents, ensuring that researchers, educators, and the broader public can benefit from its publications without financial or institutional barriers.
Aims and Scope
The primary aim of the Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology is to foster the advancement of psychological science by publishing cutting-edge research that bridges theory, experiment, and application. The journal serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research and encourages submissions that challenge existing paradigms or propose novel frameworks.
Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Processes: Memory, attention, perception, language, problem-solving, and reasoning.
- Experimental Psychology: Controlled laboratory studies, experimental designs, and replication studies.
- Cognitive Neuroscience: Brain-behavior relationships, neuroimaging studies, and neuropsychological assessments.
- Developmental and Educational Psychology: Studies on cognitive development and learning processes.
- Methodological Innovations: Statistical modeling, research methods, and experimental techniques.
- Applied Psychology: Real-world applications of experimental and cognitive principles in clinical, organizational, and educational contexts.
The journal actively seeks contributions that explore cross-disciplinary approaches, incorporating perspectives from neuroscience, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, and other allied disciplines. Our mission is to serve as a repository of knowledge that informs both academic research and practical applications.
Open Access Statement
The Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology is committed to the principles of open access. We believe that unrestricted access to scholarly research fosters innovation, accelerates discovery, and promotes equitable knowledge dissemination.
All articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. This ensures that anyone, regardless of their institutional affiliation or geographic location, can access, download, and share the content. Our open access policy is supported by the Article Processing Charges (APCs), which cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, typesetting, and online hosting.
Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This licensing model allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided it is not used for commercial purposes and proper credit is given to the original authors.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors publishing in the Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology retain full copyright of their work. To facilitate wide dissemination and ethical use of research, all articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).
This license permits:
- Sharing: Readers may copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
- Adaptation: Readers may remix, transform, and build upon the material, provided that:
- Proper credit is given to the authors.
- The material is not used for commercial purposes.
- Indications are provided if changes were made.
By retaining copyright, authors ensure control over the integrity of their work while benefiting from the wide visibility and impact offered by the open access model.
Plagiarism Policy
The Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology maintains a strict policy against plagiarism to uphold the integrity of academic research. All submissions are screened for originality using the iThenticate plagiarism detection software.
The editorial team ensures that:
- Manuscripts contain original work and properly cite all sources.
- Direct quotations, paraphrased content, and adapted ideas are appropriately referenced.
- Self-plagiarism (reusing one's own previously published work without acknowledgment) is avoided.
If a submission is found to contain plagiarized content, it will be immediately rejected, and appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To support the journal's open access policy and cover operational costs, a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) of 1,500,000 Tomans is levied for each accepted manuscript. This fee covers:
- Editorial processing and peer review.
- Copyediting and proofreading.
- Typesetting and formatting for online publication.
- Digital archiving and permanent DOI assignment.
The APC ensures the sustainability of the journal while providing free access to readers. Authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office for assistance in cases of financial hardship.
Peer-Review Process
The Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology employs a double-blind anonymous peer-review process to ensure unbiased and high-quality evaluation of submissions. This process involves:
- Initial Screening: The editorial team reviews submissions for scope, originality, and adherence to journal guidelines.
- Reviewer Selection: Two or three expert reviewers, with relevant academic and research experience, are invited to evaluate the manuscript.
- Double-Blind Review: Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other to ensure impartial feedback.
- Review Outcomes: Reviewers recommend one of the following:
- Accept with no revisions.
- Minor revisions required.
- Major revisions required.
- Reject.
- Decision: The final decision, based on reviewers' feedback, is communicated to the authors along with constructive comments to guide revisions, if applicable.
The average turnaround time for the review process is 6-8 weeks.
Archiving and Repository Policies
The Quarterly of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of published articles through robust archiving policies.
- Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other scholarly platforms.
- Digital Repositories: The journal collaborates with reputable repositories, including:
- Magiran
- SID (Scientific Information Database)
- Noormags
- Civilica
- Ensani
These platforms provide additional visibility and ensure the articles remain accessible to researchers, practitioners, and the public for years to come.
