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Brain Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0006-8950 eISSN 1460-2156 Oxford University Press GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Brain
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Brain (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0006-8950 (e-ISSN 1460-2156). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.02 (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 ~$4486 USD).

Brain Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Brain has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.02, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Brain
  • Budget $4486 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0006-8950
ISSN (Online) 1460-2156
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4486 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Brain is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4486.

Brain 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 7.020.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brain

Brain does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 7.020 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Brain is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Brain is $4486 USD.

Brain is published by Oxford University Press.

Brain 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 is 0006-8950. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1460-2156.

Brain sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 7.02, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Year Value Source
2025 7.020 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S118357697

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