About the journal
Brain has published landmark papers in clinical neurology and translational neuroscience since 1878. We are committed to increasing our scope: from studies that illuminate mechanisms of disease to novel clinical trials for brain disorders. The Editorial Board reflects the journal's broad coverage and international readership. Accepted articles are posted online within a few weeks of acceptance.
Journal Impact FactorTM and ranking
| Year | Journal Impact FactorTM | SCIE: Clinical Neurology | SCIE: Neurosciences |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.9 | 7 out of 277 | 14 out of 310 |
| 2022 | 14.5 | 5 out of 212 | 10 out of 272 |
| 2021 | 15.255 | 6 out of 212 | 12 out of 274 |
| 2020 | 13.501 | 6 out of 208 | 10 out of 273 |
| 2019 | 11.337 | 6 out of 204 | 13 out of 271 |
| 2018 | 11.814 | 6 out of 199 | 11 out of 297 |
| 2017 | 10.848 | 6 out of 197 | 13 out of 261 |
| 2016 | 10.292 | 4 out of 194 | 13 out of 258 |
| 2015 | 10.103 | 5 out of 192 | 12 out of 256 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation ReportsTM from Clarivate, 2024.
COPE
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
