Journal decision profile

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health

Medicine · Neuroscience

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.2, ranking Q1 in Neurology. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Elsevier BVUnited StatespISSN 2666-3546eISSN 2666-3546
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
3.2

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 4.37.

Review & acceptance time
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Review & acceptance timeCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
118 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 61–163 days

99 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 99% coverage · 2024–2025

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health accepts papers a median of 118 days after submission, including peer review and revisions. That is faster than 50% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,500

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
3.22026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#201 / 853LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
19.2%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.10MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
118 daysIQR 61–163 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
166 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share19.2%

127 of 662 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share1.1%

7 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.10×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#201

of 853 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.10, so its typical recent paper runs about 10% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

19.2% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2019–2025

252019
1422020
1932021
1522022
1202023
1972024
2062025

Recent work-type mix

662 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article95.5%
Review3.6%
Letter0.5%
Erratum0.3%
Editorial0.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Tryptophan and brain disorders139
Stress Responses and Cortisol49
Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms42
Long-Term Effects of COVID-1940
Gut microbiota and health15
COVID-19 and Mental Health13
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research13
Circadian rhythm and melatonin12
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum10
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy10
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-08-12. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 662 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Biological PsychiatryQ2
Behavioral NeuroscienceQ2
NeurologyQ1

Is Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Neurology and ranks #289 of 1,171 Neuroscience journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 25%). Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.2. Recent papers took a median of 118 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,500 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Biological Psychiatry, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Neurology, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Neurology
Rank in Neuroscience
#289 of 1,171
Top 25%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
3.2
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
118 days
Median, PubMed records
Open access fee (APC)
$2,500
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
206
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
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Ranking and source check

#289
of 1,171 Neuroscience field journals
#284
among Q1 Neuroscience journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
1,185
H-Index
53
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
1,181
Subject Areas
Biological PsychiatryBehavioral NeuroscienceNeurology

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's papers in subfields including Biological Psychiatry, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Neurology. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit through Editorial Manager

    Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,500 USD for this open-access journal. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 118 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health does not publish an acceptance rate.

Submission system from the publisher's author information, checked 2026-10-27. Individual journals can differ, so follow the link in the journal's own author guidelines.

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Common questions about Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health

Is Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Neurology and ranks #289 of 1,171 Neuroscience journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 25%). Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.2. Recent papers took a median of 118 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,500 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Biological Psychiatry, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Neurology, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.2, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 118 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health in?

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q2 in Biological Psychiatry; Q2 in Behavioral Neuroscience; Q1 in Neurology. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health take to accept a paper?

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health accepts papers a median of 118 days after submission across 99 recent PubMed records with both dates; the middle half took 61–163 days. This includes peer review, editorial handling, and revisions.

How long is the peer review time at Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health?

PubMed records when a manuscript was received and accepted, not the individual review stages, so peer review time on its own is not available. The full time from submission to acceptance at Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health, which includes peer review and revisions, has a median of 118 days. For the time to a first decision, check the journal's own website.

Is Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health faster than similar journals?

Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health's median of 118 days from submission to acceptance is faster than 50% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

How much does it cost to publish in Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,500 USD for Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health?

Comparable journals include Brain Behavior and Immunity, International Journal of Tryptophan Research, Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, and Psychoneuroendocrinology. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Brain Behavior & Immunity-Health?

Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 118 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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