Cognitive Functions and Memory
Cognitive Functions and Memory is a research topic within Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. Science Explorer counts 8k research works in it since 1957. 20.6% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on prospective memory retrieval, particularly in the context of aging, executive functions, neural correlates, and cognitive training. It explores topics such as event-based intentions, traumatic brain injury, metacognition, and the use of virtual reality in studying prospective memory. The research also delves into the neurocognitive systems involved in prospective memory and its implications for successful aging.
- Prospective Memory
- Aging
- Executive Functions
- Event-Based Intention
- Neural Correlates
- Cognitive Training
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Metacognition
- Virtual Reality
- Neurocognitive Systems
- Research works
- 8k fractional, since 1957
- In the world top 10%
- 1.6k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 20.6% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +16% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Cognitive Functions and Memory research?
By volume, the United States and China publish the most (469 and 193 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 469 works
- 2 China 193 works
- 3 United Kingdom 101 works
- 4 Germany 89 works
- 5 Canada 72 works
- 6 Japan 56 works
- 7 Italy 56 works
- 8 France 52 works
- 9 Australia 49 works
- 10 Spain 45 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Cognitive Functions and Memory research?
By volume in 2022–2025, University of Padua publishes the most Cognitive Functions and Memory research, followed by University College London and University of Geneva.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 University of Padua Italy 9 works
- 2 University College London United Kingdom 9 works
- 3 University of Geneva Switzerland 9 works
- 4 University of Zurich Switzerland 7 works
- 5 Henan University China 7 works
- 6 University of Toronto Canada 6 works
- 7 Washington University in St. Louis United States 6 works
- 8 University of California, Los Angeles United States 6 works
- 9 University of Liège Belgium 6 works
- 10 Johns Hopkins University United States 6 works
Who are the leading researchers in Cognitive Functions and Memory?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Cognitive Functions and Memory include Philip S. Yu and Ronald C. Petersen.
- 1 Philip S. Yu 6.6k citations
- 2 Ronald C. Petersen 4k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Cognitive Functions and Memory research done?
The largest centres of Cognitive Functions and Memory research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), London (United Kingdom), New York (United States) and Shanghai (China).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Cognitive Functions and Memory?
Among universities, judged by research, University of Geneva, University of Padua and University College London score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Geneva Switzerland | 49.8 | 15.4% | 17.2× | 9 | +40.4% |
| 2 | University of Padua Italy | 48.4 | 25.5% | 7.5× | 9 | -12.0% |
| 3 | University College London United Kingdom | 43.5 | 36.7% | 4.3× | 9 | +0.2% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Cognitive Functions and Memory research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 16% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Cognitive Functions and Memory.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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