About the Journal of Memory
Open access platform for rigorous, interdisciplinary memory research spanning cognitive psychology, neuroscience, behavioral assessment, and measurement science
JM embraces a comprehensive approach to memory science, spanning theoretical models, experimental paradigms, measurement validation, cognitive processes, and applied contexts. Our scope includes but is not limited to the following research domains:
Cognitive Psychology of Memory
Working memory, long-term memory systems, encoding and retrieval processes, forgetting mechanisms, memory consolidation, interference effects
Memory Theory & Models
Associative network theory, dual-process models, computational frameworks, systems consolidation, trace theory, constructive memory
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neural correlates of memory, brain imaging studies, neuropsychological assessments, hippocampal function, cortical networks, synaptic mechanisms
Social & Collective Memory
Shared remembering, collaborative recall, cultural memory, collective narratives, commemorative practices, historical consciousness
Autobiographical Memory
Life narratives, episodic specificity, self-defining memories, identity construction, reminiscence, biographical recall
Eyewitness Memory
Testimony accuracy, suggestibility, misinformation effects, identification procedures, interviewing techniques, forensic applications
False Memory
Memory errors, source monitoring, associative illusions, imagination inflation, misinformation paradigms, reality monitoring
Everyday Memory
Prospective memory, memory in naturalistic contexts, memory failures, reminder strategies, external memory aids, practical applications
Attention & Memory Control
Cognitive control processes, attention deficits (e.g., ADHD research), executive function, inhibition, goal-directed retrieval
Memory & Emotion
Emotional memory, traumatic memory, flashbulb memories, mood-congruent recall, stress effects on memory, emotional regulation
Measurement & Assessment
Memory tests, psychometric validation, diagnostic tools, performance metrics, reliability studies, cross-cultural assessment
Memory Across Populations
Developmental memory, aging effects, individual differences, cross-cultural studies, special populations, lifespan perspectives
Authors choosing JM benefit from a publication model designed to maximize visibility, ensure fairness, and accelerate dissemination of memory research to global audiences.
- Open Access: All research is freely accessible worldwide from publication, maximizing citations and impact without subscription barriers.
- Rigorous Peer Review: Expert reviewers assess methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, statistical validity, and reproducibility.
- Efficient Processing: Streamlined editorial workflows deliver first decisions within three weeks, with rapid publication following acceptance.
- Global Visibility: Articles are indexed and discoverable through major academic databases, search engines, and institutional repositories.
- Ethical Standards: JM adheres to publication ethics guidelines ensuring transparent conflict of interest disclosure, data sharing encouragement, and research integrity.
- Flexible Article Types: We publish original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodological papers, theoretical contributions, and replication studies.
- Author Support: Editorial team provides responsive communication, clear feedback, and guidance throughout the submission and review process.
JM offers multiple submission pathways to accommodate author preferences and institutional workflows. All submissions receive prompt acknowledgment and transparent status updates throughout review.
1. Manuscript Preparation
Authors prepare manuscripts following JM formatting guidelines, including title page with author affiliations, structured abstract, keywords, main text, references, and any supplementary materials. Ethical approvals, informed consent documentation, and data availability statements should be included where applicable.
2. Submission Options
Submit via online submission form, direct email to [email protected], or through the Manuscript Zone platform. All pathways provide submission ID tracking and editorial correspondence.
3. Initial Screening
Editorial team assesses scope fit, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and formatting. Manuscripts meeting JM standards proceed to peer review; others receive feedback on suitability concerns within one week.
4. Peer Review
Suitable submissions undergo evaluation by two or more expert reviewers selected for domain expertise. Reviewers assess research design, data analysis, interpretation validity, theoretical contribution, and reproducibility. Authors receive constructive feedback aimed at improving manuscript quality.
5. Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer recommendations, editors issue decisions (accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject) with detailed rationale. Decision timeline typically occurs within three weeks of submission.
6. Revision & Publication
Authors revise manuscripts addressing reviewer comments. Revised submissions undergo re-evaluation. Accepted articles proceed to copyediting, author proof review, and online publication, typically within days of final acceptance.
JM maintains unwavering commitment to research integrity, publication ethics, and transparent editorial governance. Our practices align with international standards for scholarly publishing:
- Ethical Compliance: Research involving human or animal subjects must receive institutional ethics approval prior to data collection. Informed consent documentation is required for human studies.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence manuscript evaluation or publication decisions.
- Data Transparency: Authors are encouraged to make data, analysis scripts, and materials available through repositories, supporting reproducibility and verification.
- Authorship Criteria: All listed authors must meet standard criteria for substantial contribution, manuscript approval, and accountability for research integrity.
- Plagiarism Screening: Submissions undergo similarity detection to ensure originality and proper attribution of prior work.
- Corrections & Retractions: JM promptly issues corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when errors or misconduct are identified post-publication.
