About the Journal
Brain provides researchers and clinicians with the finest original contributions in neurology. Leading studies in neurological science are balanced with practical clinical articles. Its citation rating is one of the highest for neurology journals, and it consistently publishes papers that become classics in the field. The Editorial Board reflects both the journal's truly international readership and wide coverage.
Brain is using the latest technology to speed up the publication process and add greater functionality to the published papers. Papers are now submitted online, and manuscripts are posted online weeks in advance of their appearance in the printed issue. This means you can read the best research without delay, and your papers can start being cited even more rapidly than before.
Abstracting and Indexing Services
Brain is covered by the following major indexing services:
Science Citation Index
Current Contents: Clinical Medicine
Current Contents: Life Sciences
Reference Update
Medline (Index Medicus)
Embase
BIOSIS
APA/PsycINFO
E-Psyche
IMPACT FACTOR AND RANKING
| Year | Impact Factor | Si: Clinical Neurology | Si: Neurosciences |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9.603 | 3 out of 156 | 11 out of 219 |
| 2007 | 8.568 | 3 out of 146 | 12 out of 211 |
| 2006 | 7.617 | 3 out of 146 | 14 out of 199 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports, published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by ISI.
