Brain and Behavior is peer-reviewed, open access, interdisciplinary journal, providing rapid publication of scientifically sound research across neurology, neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry.
The journal publishes quality research reports that enhance understanding of the brain and behavior.
The e journal strives to help authors and look for reasons to publish rather than reject.
The journal's broad scope considers empirical and theoretical submissions in areas including, but not limited to
mechanisms and treatment of psychiatric disorders and neurological diseases
behavioral and cognitive science
clinical, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology
neurosurgery, neuroimaging, and neuroimmunology
epidemiology and genetics of psychological and neurological conditions
emerging technologies and new research methods
Brain and Behavior gives rapid consideration to papers in all areas of clinical and basic research across a broad scope of topics in neuroscience, neurology, psychology, and psychiatry.
Brain and Behavior features original research articles, reviews, methods papers, editorials, and commentaries.
Original research papers must report well-conducted research with conclusions supported by the data presented in the paper.
Molecular, cellular, systems and population-level research in humans and animal models are welcome.
A more extensive list of keywords is listed below.
Terms are sorted into two categories: "Brain" and "Behavior".
Those terms most relevant to neuroscience and neurology are found under "Brain" and those terms most relevant to psychology and psychiatry research are under "Behavior".
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
903
Total Docs. (3 years)
1,329
Total Refs.
46,314
Total Citations (3 years)
4,344
Citable Docs. (3 years)
1,312
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
2.93
Ref. / Doc.
51.29
% Female
45.5%
Metrics Visualization
Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 45.5% |
Male: 54.5%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)2.93
Average
References / Doc.51.29
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)98.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Brain and Behavior?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Brain and Behavior has an SJR of 0.882 and is ranked Q2.
What is the SJR and quartile of Brain and Behavior?
Brain and Behavior has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.882 and its best quartile is Q2.
What is the H-index of Brain and Behavior?
The H-index of Brain and Behavior is 78, meaning 78 of its articles have each been cited at least 78 times.
Is Brain and Behavior indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Brain and Behavior is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).