Academic Journal
Q2Brain Sciences
About Brain Sciences
Brain Sciences is a scholarly journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.915 and H-index of 90.
Coverage: 2011-2026. Research categories: Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2).
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.4 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from the publisher imprint.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from the publisher imprint.
- Contact email: brainsci@mdpi.com — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal editorial office email published by MDPI; manuscript files use the submission system.
- Editor(s): Prof. Dr. Stephen D. Meriney (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Current chief editor(s) listed on the official MDPI editorial board. Founding and section editors excluded.
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Topics in published research
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies; EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces; Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies; Autism Spectrum Disorder Research; Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery.
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Journal Metrics
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Aims & Scope
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