Academic Journal
Q1Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health
About Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health
About Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health
Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2020-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2666-3546; H-index 44.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (44): 44 articles have each received at least 44 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health?
2666-3546.
Who publishes Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health?
Elsevier B.V..
What are Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health's metrics?
H-index 44.
Is Brain, Behavior, and Immunity – Health peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Topics in published research
Tryptophan and brain disorders; Stress Responses and Cortisol; Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms; Long-Term Effects of COVID-19; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Gut microbiota and health.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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