Brain Research Bulletin Journal Citation Rate 2026
0361-9230
eISSN 1873-2747
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Brain Research Bulletin
Brain Research Bulletin (BRB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior and Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0361-9230 (e-ISSN 1873-2747). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.92 (Q2 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 $2700 USD. OpenAlex records 12,198 works and 385,347 citations, with an h-index of 204.
Brain Research Bulletin Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Brain Research Bulletin has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.92, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior 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 Research Bulletin makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2700 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Brain Research Bulletin 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 Research Bulletin against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Brain Research Bulletin
- Budget $2700 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Brain Research Bulletin Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0361-9230 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2747 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2700 USD |
| h-index | 204 |
| Total Works | 12,175 |
| Total Citations | 387,056 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.62 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Brain Research Bulletin is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2700.
In our subject taxonomy, Brain Research Bulletin is classified under Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research and Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior.
Brain Research Bulletin is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 12,175 works that have together drawn 387,056 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 204; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.919; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.62.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.919 | 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 | 484 | 1,564 |
| 2024 | 280 | 2,349 |
| 2023 | 210 | 2,562 |
| 2022 | 253 | 4,412 |
| 2021 | 283 | 5,346 |
| 2020 | 278 | 6,569 |
| 2019 | 256 | 6,587 |
| 2018 | 244 | 8,536 |
| 2017 | 218 | 6,782 |
| 2016 | 210 | 8,780 |
| 2015 | 130 | 4,831 |
| 2014 | 119 | 3,514 |
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