Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous and insightful research on the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying behavior. We aim to provide a platform for the dissemination of novel findings that advance our understanding of the brain and its role in shaping behavior across species and throughout the lifespan. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: neurobiology of learning and memory, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, social behavior, motor control, sensory processing, and neurodevelopmental disorders. We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspective pieces that offer novel insights and stimulate discussion within the field.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Neuropsychology and Physiological PsychologyQ1
Behavioral NeuroscienceQ2
Cognitive NeuroscienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Behavioral SciencesNeurosciences
Scopus Categories
Neuropsychology and Physiological PsychologyCognitive NeuroscienceBehavioral Neuroscience
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Memory and Neural MechanismsStress Responses and CortisolNeuroendocrine regulation and behaviorNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorNeural and Behavioral Psychology StudiesNeural dynamics and brain functionNeurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchFunctional Brain Connectivity StudiesTryptophan and brain disorders