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Behavioral Neuroscience

American Psychological Association · United States · Est. 1962

ISSN1939-0084
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.867
H-Index
231
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.612
Total Works
6,997
Total Citations
375,799
2yr Mean Citedness
1.68
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and decision-making. Studies investigate how factors such as early life experiences, stress, and neurochemical interventions influence these processes across the lifespan. The research often utilizes rodent models to explore the neurobiological underpinnings of various cognitive functions and behavioral adaptations.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1962
Annual Volume~ 47 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications6,997
Publisher OrgAmerican Psychological Association
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
American Psychological Association
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1939-0084
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Behavioral NeuroscienceQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Behavioral SciencesNeurosciences

Scopus Categories

Behavioral Neuroscience

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Memory and Neural MechanismsStress Responses and CortisolNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchNeuroendocrine regulation and behaviorNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorOlfactory and Sensory Function StudiesBiochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesReceptor Mechanisms and SignalingNeural dynamics and brain functionSleep and Wakefulness Research
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref