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title: "Computers in Human Behavior: impact and top papers"
description: "Computers in Human Behavior has a 2-year mean citedness of 12.59 and an h-index of 356 in OpenAlex, #5 of 28 tracked information systems journals by citedness. In 2025 it published 272 papers, and its papers received 82,966 citations."
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# Computers in Human Behavior

- 3 papers in the last 7 days
- category: Information Systems
- publisher: Elsevier BV
- ISSN 0747-5632
- Journal website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/computers-in-human-behavior
- ISSN portal: https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/0747-5632
- OpenAlex: https://openalex.org/S204030396

Back to the ranking: https://scholar4ai.com/rankings/journals.md

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## Key findings

- Computers in Human Behavior has a 2-year mean citedness of 12.59 and an h-index of 356 in OpenAlex, #5 of 28 tracked information systems journals by citedness.
- In 2025 it published 272 papers, and its papers received 82,966 citations.
- Computers in Human Behavior published 24 papers in the last 30 days (2026-10-05 to 2026-11-03), ranking #40 of 480 journals.
- Leading institutions: Renmin University of China (2), Shaanxi Normal University (1) and Ankang University (1).
- Countries: United States (8), China (6) and Germany (3).
- From Nov 2023 to Oct 2026, Computers in Human Behavior published 24 papers (1 a month on average, by publication date in OpenAlex).
- Its most frequent keywords over that period were “human-AI interaction” (3), “artificial intelligence” (2) and “cognitive load” (2).

## Citation metrics

*Citation metrics (OpenAlex)*

| Metric | Value |
|---|---:|
| 2-year mean citedness | 12.59 |
| h-index | 356 |
| i10-index | 7,601 |
| Papers in OpenAlex | 9,199 |
| Citations in OpenAlex | 824,413 |
| Rank among tracked information systems journals | [#5 of 28](https://scholar4ai.com/rankings/journal-metrics/information-systems.md) |

*Papers per year and the citations the journal's papers received that year (OpenAlex)*

| Year | Papers | Citations received |
|---|---:|---:|
| 2026 (so far) | 269 | 63,013 |
| 2025 | 272 | 82,966 |
| 2024 | 344 | 84,551 |
| 2023 | 402 | 87,499 |
| 2022 | 383 | 84,719 |
| 2021 | 415 | 81,617 |
| 2020 | 357 | 68,513 |
| 2019 | 390 | 54,603 |
| 2018 | 551 | 44,902 |
| 2017 | 651 | 34,079 |
| 2016 | 819 | 29,092 |

2-year mean citedness is OpenAlex's count of citations per paper a journal published in the two previous years, an open counterpart to the journal impact factor (which counts only Web of Science citations); the h-index and i10-index cover all its papers. The figures come from OpenAlex (CC0) and are read again monthly.

Official metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor (Clarivate) and CiteScore (Scopus) are licensed by their owners and not copied here; the publisher shows them on the journal's website. Journal website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/computers-in-human-behavior

## The last 36 months

*Papers by publication date, Nov 2023 to Oct 2026*

| Nov 23–Oct 24 | Nov 24–Oct 25 | Nov 25–Oct 26 | 36 months |
|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 0 | 0 | 24 | 24 |

*Most frequent keywords, Nov 2023 to Oct 2026*

| # | Keyword | Papers |
|---:|---|---:|
| 1 | human-AI interaction | 3 |
| 2 | [artificial intelligence](https://scholar4ai.com/keywords/artificial-intelligence.md) | 2 |
| 3 | cognitive load | 2 |
| 4 | disordered eating | 2 |
| 5 | fraud susceptibility | 2 |
| 6 | social cognitive theory | 2 |
| 7 | social comparison | 2 |
| 8 | [social media](https://scholar4ai.com/keywords/social-media.md) | 2 |
| 9 | trust in AI | 2 |
| 10 | [university students](https://scholar4ai.com/keywords/university-students.md) | 2 |

*Papers, newest first.*

| Date | Title | Journal | Authors | Affiliations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | [Social comparison and risky loot box use in video games: The roles of relative deprivation, perceived superiority, and perceived luck](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109234) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Siyuan Xu, YangLiu, Qiuming Tang et al. | Shaanxi Normal University; Qingdao Binhai University; Ankang University |
| 2026-10-28 | [People offload empathy when they think AI can give it instead](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109240) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Madhulika Shastry, Kurt J. Gray | The Ohio State University |
| 2026-10-28 | [Exploring drivers of proactive intention in smart health app adoption: Extending the health belief model with social cognitive theory](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109226) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Yifei Chen, Liang-Ying Yen, Yi-Hsuan Chen | Meiho University; National Tsing Hua University |
| 2026-10-27 | [Effects of multi-attributional diversity for targets and perceivers of stereotypes in computer-supported collaborative learning](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109239) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Jennifer Hochstein, Laura Froehlich, Niels Seidel et al. | FernUniversität in Hagen; UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Vienna |
| 2026-10-27 | [Gaining control at a cost? Customization, cognitive load, and perceived AI agency across task contexts](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109236) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Qian Xu, Cheng Chen | Elon University; Oregon State University |
| 2026-10-27 | [Short-form video use and adolescent Well-Being: A systematic review](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109215) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Elisa Saraceni, Emanuele Frontoni, Daria Joanna Kuss | University of Macerata; Nottingham Trent University |
| 2026-10-26 | [Beyond access: Engagement with conversational AI-assisted feedback shapes cognitive load in digital game-based learning](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109217) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Anna Wenzel, Jan-Martin Geiger, Andreas Liening | TU Dortmund University; University of Münster |
| 2026-10-23 | [The Internet is just a tool: Neither transactive memory systems nor cognitive extension fully explain knowledge conflation](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109225) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Jenna R Donet, Philip H. Marshall, Michael J. Serra | Texas Tech University; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
| 2026-10-22 | [Sharing for better health: Exploring age, health data sharing behavior, and relatedness needs in mobile health apps](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109224) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Eun Hwa Jung, Jiyoung Chae | Kookmin University; Konkuk University |
| 2026-10-22 | [Not all family neglect is equal: How neglect by adult children versus spouses relates to compulsive smartphone use among older adults in China](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109228) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Yu Jia, Jiashen Huang, Wenjing Pan | Wuhan University; Renmin University of China |
| 2026-10-19 | [When interface style meets personality: Big five differences in self-extension and emotional attachment in online shopping platforms](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109220) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Hesen Li, Hong Chen, WeiCheng Pan et al. | Shenyang Aerospace University; Kyonggi University; Shenyang Jianzhu University |
| 2026-10-18 | [Prevalence and correlates of GenerativeAI chatbot use for mental health concerns in higher education students](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109221) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Elyse Joan Thulin | University of Michigan |
| 2026-10-16 | [Tracking fitness, comparing bodies: Social comparison and exercise activity among college students](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109216) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Christina M. Selby, Kyle J. Holody, Elizabeth L. Carter | Coastal Carolina University |
| 2026-10-15 | [Does AI encourage lax thinking, or does the human preference for validation make it that way?](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109222) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Braden T. Hall, William Hart | University of Alabama |
| 2026-10-14 | [Why this AI app? The impact of generative artificial intelligence on educators’ choices in educational apps](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109219) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Emma Liptrot, Adam Kenneth Dubé | McGill University |
| 2026-10-13 | [Understanding human detection of algorithmic bias through drift-diffusion modeling](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109209) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Hannah E Overbye-Thompson, Kristy A. Hamilton, Jacob Fisher | Michigan State University; University of California, Santa Barbara |
| 2026-10-09 | [Informing users about LLMs' environmental costs encourages ethical consumption](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109214) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Hagai Rabinovitch, Isabel Kashi, Shaul Shalvi | University of Amsterdam |
| 2026-10-09 | [Online dating paradox: Why lonely hearts choose to ghost](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109213) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Yukun Yin, Jian Zhou, Kun Peng | Macau University of Science and Technology |
| 2026-10-09 | [Beyond financial literacy: The role of trust and neuropsychiatric symptoms in fraud vulnerability in dementia](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109212) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Veronica Cherubini, Chiara Romanelli, Chiara Fiori et al. | Marche Polytechnic University; Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche |
| 2026-10-09 | [Virtual reality as a catalyst for change: Promoting communication intention, policy support and interaction with migrant workers in Singapore](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109210) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Benjamin Junting Li, Nuri Kim, Heng Zhang | Nanyang Technological University; Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; Chongqing University |
| 2026-10-09 | [From overloaded to unsatisfied: The short- and long-term effects of online career media exposure](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109207) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Nao Fukubayashi, Kei Fuji | University of Tsukuba |
| 2026-10-08 | [From the couch to the arena: Prefrontal cortex network dynamics of reward and loss processing during gameplay across internet gaming disorder symptom severity](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109204) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Xinyu Zhang, Dongyu Liu, Christian Montag et al. | Tianjin Normal University; University of Macau; University of Toledo |
| 2026-10-05 | [Online collective aggression in algorithmic environments: The roles of algorithm awareness, moral outrage, and negative descriptive norms](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109206) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Zilin Wang, Jingyuan Yang, Xiaofei Qiao et al. | Renmin University of China |
| 2026-10-05 | [Not naive, just gullible: psycho-cognitive vulnerability and fraud victimization in Italy](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2026.109203) | [Computers in Human Behavior](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior.md) | Chiara Barbara Dadà, Laura Colautti, Matteo Robba et al. | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; University of Mannheim; University of Pavia |

## Cite this page

Scholar4AI. (2026). Computers in Human Behavior. Journal and Conference Research Rankings. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-in-human-behavior

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