Brain Informatics Journal Citation Rate 2026
2198-4018
eISSN 2198-4026
SpringerOpen
DE
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Brain Informatics
Brain Informatics (BI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics and Computer software, published by SpringerOpen in DE and in circulation since 2017, catalogued under ISSN 2198-4018 (e-ISSN 2198-4026). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.66 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1140 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 61 days.
Brain Informatics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Brain Informatics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Brain Informatics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1140 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 61 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Brain Informatics 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 Informatics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Brain Informatics
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 61 days.
- Budget $1140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, Computer software. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2198-4018 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2198-4026 |
| Publisher | SpringerOpen |
| Country | Germany |
| Established | 2017 |
| APC / Cost | $1140 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~61 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Brain Informatics is published by SpringerOpen, based in Germany and in publication since 2017. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 1140.
In our subject taxonomy, Brain Informatics is classified under Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics and Computer software.
Brain Informatics is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Brain Informatics returns a first decision in about 61 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 9.660.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.660 | 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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