Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae is a peer-reviewed forum for the publication of integrative review articles, special thematic issues, reflections or comments on previous research or new research directions, interviews, replications, and intervention articles — all pertaining to the fields of Social Science and Political Science research. All publications provide breadth of coverage appropriate to a wide readership in these fields, with sufficient depth to inform specialists in the area. Submitted papers must be written in English. The journal covers theoretical and experimental advances in subjects including but not limited to the following.

In addition to publishing research articles that report significant advances in the fields of social science and political science, contributing to an intellectual understanding of emerging trends in society and beyond, Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae also publishes invited Topical Reviews on themes of particular current interest to the community.