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Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews

Comparative Cognition and Behavior Reviews publishes review articles on comparative cognition, animal cognition, and animal behavior, with an emphasis on comprehensive high-quality review articles and short constructive critiques. It also publishes brief reviews, innovation articles, and how-to articles, and encourages submissions that synthesize or build theoretical and practical bridges between related fields.

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Subject Behavioral Sciences
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1911-4745
eISSN 1911-4745
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Each article costs $1,000 (U.S.) to produce, but authors are not required to provide this funding; unsupported costs are covered by the Comparative Cognition Society.

Submission Instructions

Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Substantive Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is only required if the authors request masked review. The cover letter must indicate that masked review is being requested.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must include up to five keywords on the cover page.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Brief Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is only required if the authors request masked review. The cover letter must indicate that masked review is being requested.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must include up to five keywords on the cover page.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference listed must be cited in the text with every text citation included in the References section.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Constructive Critiques

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only if the authors request masked review. The cover letter must indicate that masked review is requested.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Constructive Critiques must have a broader focus than a particular article or book. The manuscript must include up to five keywords on the cover page.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every listed reference must be cited in the text while every text citation must appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Comparative Cognition Innovations (Cci)

Cover Letter A cover letter is only required if the authors are requesting masked review. The cover letter must indicate that masked review is being requested.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must include up to five keywords on the cover page.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference must be matched between the text and the reference list.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created using Word's Insert Table function rather than tabs or spaces.
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How-To Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is only required if authors request masked review. The cover letter must indicate the request for masked review.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Up to five keywords must be provided on the cover page.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference listed must be cited in the text with every text citation included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

The Siren Song of Animal Consciousness

Edward A. Wasserman

10.3819/ccbr.2026.210008
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Consciousness in Animal Behavior: Applying Tinbergen’s Framework to Current Research on Nonhuman Animal Awareness

Caroline G. Strang, Madeleine I.R. Brodbeck

10.3819/ccbr.2026.210017
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Invertebrate Consciousness: Taking Precautions or Finding the Truth?

Elizabeth S. Paul, Michael T. Mendl

10.3819/ccbr.2026.210002
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Comments on Consciousness in Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus)

Irene M. Pepperberg

10.3819/ccbr.2026.210011
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Overlooked Minds: Reptiles and Amphibians in the Debate on Nonhuman Animal Awareness

Shannon M. A. Kundey

10.3819/ccbr.2026.210001
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used if the author requests masked review.

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What are the publication costs?

Each article costs $1,000 (U.S.) to transform an accepted manuscript into journal article formats, but authors are not required to provide this funding.

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Research Topics

Primate Behavior and Ecology Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior Child and Animal Learning Development Memory and Neural Mechanisms Animal Behavior and Reproduction Human-Animal Interaction Studies Cognitive Science and Mapping Neuroscience and Music Perception Action Observation and Synchronization Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Language and cultural evolution Animal and Plant Science Education Visual perception and processing mechanisms Marine animal studies overview Behavioral and Psychological Studies Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Embodied and Extended Cognition Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics Neural dynamics and brain function Memory Processes and Influences Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior Music and Audio Processing Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Face Recognition and Perception

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