Behavior Research Methods Journal Citation Rate 2026
1554-351X
eISSN 1554-3528
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Behavior Research Methods
Behavior Research Methods (BRM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Mental Health Research Topics and Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1554-351X (e-ISSN 1554-3528). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 5,577 works and 371,879 citations, with an h-index of 200.
Behavior Research Methods Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Behavior Research Methods has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Mental Health Research Topics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Behavior Research Methods operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Behavior Research Methods should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Behavior Research Methods against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Behavior Research Methods
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Mental Health Research Topics, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1554-351X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1554-3528 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Behavior Research Methods is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Behavior Research Methods is classified under Mental Health Research Topics, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism and Psychometric Methodologies and Testing.
Behavior Research Methods is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.617.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.617 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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