Brain Journal Citation Rate 2026
0006-8950
eISSN 1460-2156
Oxford University Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Brain
Brain (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Epilepsy research and treatment and Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases, 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). OpenAlex records 19,498 works and 1,769,089 citations, with an h-index of 503.
Brain Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Brain has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.02, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Epilepsy research and treatment 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 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.
- This journal covers Epilepsy research and treatment, Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurological disorders and treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0006-8950 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1460-2156 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4486 USD |
| h-index | 505 |
| Total Works | 19,563 |
| Total Citations | 1,778,959 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 8.55 (OpenAlex) |
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.
In our subject taxonomy, Brain is classified under Epilepsy research and treatment, Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurological disorders and treatments and Neurology and Historical Studies.
Brain is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 19,563 works that have together drawn 1,778,959 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 505; its most recent citation rate stands at 7.020; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 8.55.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 492 | 2,673 |
| 2024 | 413 | 7,459 |
| 2023 | 444 | 13,858 |
| 2022 | 493 | 20,111 |
| 2021 | 518 | 27,032 |
| 2020 | 488 | 32,049 |
| 2019 | 438 | 32,348 |
| 2018 | 364 | 27,606 |
| 2017 | 406 | 38,296 |
| 2016 | 424 | 39,430 |
| 2015 | 455 | 40,053 |
| 2014 | 444 | 38,753 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S118357697
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