Brain and Development Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0387-7604 eISSN 1872-7131 Elsevier BV US

Q3 Quartile

About Brain and Development
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Brain and Development (BD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Epilepsy research and treatment, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0387-7604 (e-ISSN 1872-7131). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.07 (Q3 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 ~$2810 USD). OpenAlex records 7,273 works and 126,711 citations, with an h-index of 121.

Brain and Development Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Brain and Development has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.07, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies 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.

Brain and Development operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Brain and Development 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 Brain and Development against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Brain and Development
  • Budget $2810 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Epilepsy research and treatment, Human auditory perception and evaluation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Brain and Development Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-67%
Field avg: 3.28
APC vs Field Avg
-17%
Field avg: $3369

Compared against 153 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0387-7604
ISSN (Online) 1872-7131
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $2810 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Brain and Development is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2810.

In our subject taxonomy, Brain and Development is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Epilepsy research and treatment, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Metabolism and Genetic Disorders.

Brain and Development 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 1.070.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brain and Development

Brain and Development does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.070 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Brain and Development is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Brain and Development is $2810 USD.

Brain and Development is published by Elsevier BV.

Brain and Development shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Brain and Development is 0387-7604. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-7131.

Brain and Development sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.07, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.070
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.070 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S122866201

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