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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Behavioral Neuroscience

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Behavioral Neuroscience, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Behavioral Neuroscience falls under area Neuroscience.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Nature Human Behaviour


Nature Human Behaviour is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Nature Human Behaviour is 246. ISSN of this journal is/are 23973374.

Impact Score: 10.10 h-Index: 113 SJR: 5.537 Overall Ranking: 246



2. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews


Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews is 681. ISSN of this journal is/are 18737528, 01497634.

Impact Score: 8.13 h-Index: 305 SJR: 3.076 Overall Ranking: 681


3. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity


Brain, Behavior, and Immunity is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q1); Immunology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity is 852. ISSN of this journal is/are 10902139, 08891591.

Impact Score: 7.42 h-Index: 207 SJR: 2.704 Overall Ranking: 852


4. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences


Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences is 1240. ISSN of this journal is/are 23521546, 23521554.

Impact Score: 4.14 h-Index: 85 SJR: 2.164 Overall Ranking: 1240


5. Affective Science


Affective Science is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Affective Science is 1282. ISSN of this journal is/are 2662205X, 26622041.

Impact Score: 4.77 h-Index: 19 SJR: 2.127 Overall Ranking: 1282



6. Journal of Research on Adolescence


Journal of Research on Adolescence is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Research on Adolescence is 1398. ISSN of this journal is/are 10508392, 15327795.

Impact Score: 4.18 h-Index: 120 SJR: 2.03 Overall Ranking: 1398


7. Sleep


Sleep is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Sleep is 1745. ISSN of this journal is/are 01618105, 15509109.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 248 SJR: 1.796 Overall Ranking: 1745


8. Journal of Sleep Research


Journal of Sleep Research is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Sleep Research is 2317. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652869, 09621105.

Impact Score: 4.71 h-Index: 146 SJR: 1.525 Overall Ranking: 2317


9. Human Factors


Human Factors is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Human Factors is 2452. ISSN of this journal is/are 00187208, 15478181.

Impact Score: 5.72 h-Index: 148 SJR: 1.479 Overall Ranking: 2452



10. Chronic Stress


Chronic Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Chronic Stress is 2471. ISSN of this journal is/are 24705470.

Impact Score: 4.93 h-Index: 31 SJR: 1.472 Overall Ranking: 2471


11. Behavioral and Brain Functions


Behavioral and Brain Functions is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Behavioral and Brain Functions is 2844. ISSN of this journal is/are 17449081.

Impact Score: 3.30 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.36 Overall Ranking: 2844


12. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science


Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is 3012. ISSN of this journal is/are 22121447.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.319 Overall Ranking: 3012


13. Sleep Health


Sleep Health is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Sleep Health is 3158. ISSN of this journal is/are 23527218.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.285 Overall Ranking: 3158



14. Translational Behavioral Medicine


Translational Behavioral Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1). It is published by Springer Publishing Company. The overall rank of Translational Behavioral Medicine is 3252. ISSN of this journal is/are 16139860, 18696716.

Impact Score: 2.51 h-Index: 62 SJR: 1.26 Overall Ranking: 3252


15. Journal of Eating Disorders


Journal of Eating Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Eating Disorders is 3350. ISSN of this journal is/are 20502974.

Impact Score: 4.19 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.243 Overall Ranking: 3350


16. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance


Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance is 3536. ISSN of this journal is/are 00961523, 19391277.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 167 SJR: 1.202 Overall Ranking: 3536


17. Current Research in Neurobiology


Current Research in Neurobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Bioengineering (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Current Research in Neurobiology is 3638. ISSN of this journal is/are 2665945X.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 11 SJR: 1.184 Overall Ranking: 3638


18. Nature and Science of Sleep


Nature and Science of Sleep is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Dove Medical Press Ltd. The overall rank of Nature and Science of Sleep is 3803. ISSN of this journal is/are 11791608.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.154 Overall Ranking: 3803


19. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders


Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is 3834. ISSN of this journal is/are 21957177, 21957185.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 40 SJR: 1.15 Overall Ranking: 3834


20. Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience


Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience is 3895. ISSN of this journal is/are 15307026, 1531135X.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.139 Overall Ranking: 3895


21. Trends in Neuroscience and Education


Trends in Neuroscience and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Education (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Trends in Neuroscience and Education is 4112. ISSN of this journal is/are 22119493.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.105 Overall Ranking: 4112


22. Brain Imaging and Behavior


Brain Imaging and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q2); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Neurology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Brain Imaging and Behavior is 4582. ISSN of this journal is/are 19317565, 19317557.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.032 Overall Ranking: 4582


23. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience


Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience is 4773. ISSN of this journal is/are 16625153.

Impact Score: 2.57 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.007 Overall Ranking: 4773


24. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine


Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine is 4890. ISSN of this journal is/are 21642850.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.992 Overall Ranking: 4890


25. Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences


Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences is 4919. ISSN of this journal is/are 18663389, 18663370.

Impact Score: 3.23 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.988 Overall Ranking: 4919


26. Brain and Behavior


Brain and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Brain and Behavior is 5050. ISSN of this journal is/are 21623279, 21579032.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.973 Overall Ranking: 5050


27. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior


Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Toxicology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Biochemistry (Q2); Clinical Biochemistry (Q2); Pharmacology (Q2); Biological Psychiatry (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior is 5249. ISSN of this journal is/are 00913057, 18735177.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 150 SJR: 0.952 Overall Ranking: 5249


28. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory


Neurobiology of Learning and Memory is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory is 5293. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959564, 10747427.

Impact Score: 1.98 h-Index: 137 SJR: 0.947 Overall Ranking: 5293


29. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior


Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior is 5393. ISSN of this journal is/are 00225002, 19383711.

Impact Score: 1.82 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.936 Overall Ranking: 5393


30. SLEEP Advances


SLEEP Advances is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Physiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of SLEEP Advances is 5521. ISSN of this journal is/are 26325012.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.92 Overall Ranking: 5521


31. Behavioural Brain Research


Behavioural Brain Research is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Behavioural Brain Research is 5524. ISSN of this journal is/are 18727549, 01664328.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 201 SJR: 0.919 Overall Ranking: 5524


32. Journal of Sexual Medicine


Journal of Sexual Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Obstetrics and Gynecology (Q1); Reproductive Medicine (Q1); Urology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Endocrinology (Q2); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Sexual Medicine is 5635. ISSN of this journal is/are 17436095, 17436109.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 145 SJR: 0.907 Overall Ranking: 5635


33. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience


Frontiers in Human Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Neurology (Q2); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Biological Psychiatry (Q3). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience is 5656. ISSN of this journal is/are 16625161.

Impact Score: 2.59 h-Index: 168 SJR: 0.904 Overall Ranking: 5656


34. Sexual Medicine Reviews


Sexual Medicine Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Dermatology (Q1); Obstetrics and Gynecology (Q1); Reproductive Medicine (Q1); Urology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Endocrinology (Q2); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Sexual Medicine Reviews is 5824. ISSN of this journal is/are 20500513, 20500521.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.887 Overall Ranking: 5824


35. Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience


Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Pharmacology (medical) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology. The overall rank of Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience is 5996. ISSN of this journal is/are 17381088.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.87 Overall Ranking: 5996


36. Developmental Psychobiology


Developmental Psychobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Developmental Biology (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Developmental Psychobiology is 5997. ISSN of this journal is/are 00121630, 10982302.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 108 SJR: 0.87 Overall Ranking: 5997


37. Behavioral Neuroscience


Behavioral Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Behavioral Neuroscience is 6033. ISSN of this journal is/are 19390084, 07357044.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 153 SJR: 0.867 Overall Ranking: 6033


38. Current Research in Behavioral Sciences


Current Research in Behavioral Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Current Research in Behavioral Sciences is 6066. ISSN of this journal is/are 26665182.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.863 Overall Ranking: 6066


39. Genes, Brain and Behavior


Genes, Brain and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Genetics (Q2); Neurology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Genes, Brain and Behavior is 6093. ISSN of this journal is/are 1601183X, 16011848.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 104 SJR: 0.861 Overall Ranking: 6093


40. Stress


Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q2); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Physiology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of Stress is 6114. ISSN of this journal is/are 16078888, 10253890.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 97 SJR: 0.859 Overall Ranking: 6114


41. Neuropsychologia


Neuropsychologia is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Neuropsychologia is 6226. ISSN of this journal is/are 18733514, 00283932.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 236 SJR: 0.849 Overall Ranking: 6226


42. Learning Disability Quarterly


Learning Disability Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Learning Disability Quarterly is 6234. ISSN of this journal is/are 07319487, 2168376X.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.848 Overall Ranking: 6234


43. Epilepsy and Behavior


Epilepsy and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Neurology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Epilepsy and Behavior is 6441. ISSN of this journal is/are 15255050, 15255069.

Impact Score: 2.15 h-Index: 128 SJR: 0.829 Overall Ranking: 6441


44. Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior


Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Neurology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Biological Psychiatry (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior is 6513. ISSN of this journal is/are 26662450.

Impact Score: 2.77 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.823 Overall Ranking: 6513


45. Hormones and Behavior


Hormones and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Endocrinology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q3). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Hormones and Behavior is 6521. ISSN of this journal is/are 0018506X, 10956867.

Impact Score: 2.59 h-Index: 166 SJR: 0.822 Overall Ranking: 6521


46. Journal of Neuropsychology


Journal of Neuropsychology is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Neuropsychology is 6910. ISSN of this journal is/are 17486653, 17486645.

Impact Score: 2.65 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.789 Overall Ranking: 6910


47. Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms


Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms is 6994. ISSN of this journal is/are 24519944.

Impact Score: 2.48 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.782 Overall Ranking: 6994


48. Physiology and Behavior


Physiology and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Physiology and Behavior is 6995. ISSN of this journal is/are 1873507X, 00319384.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 192 SJR: 0.782 Overall Ranking: 6995


49. Journal of Sexual Aggression


Journal of Sexual Aggression is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Sexual Aggression is 7206. ISSN of this journal is/are 17426545, 13552600.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.764 Overall Ranking: 7206


50. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease


International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Aging (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q3); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is 7393. ISSN of this journal is/are 20908024, 20900252.

Impact Score: 6.44 h-Index: 64 SJR: 0.75 Overall Ranking: 7393


51. Social Neuroscience


Social Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Social Neuroscience is 7834. ISSN of this journal is/are 17470919, 17470927.

Impact Score: 1.51 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.72 Overall Ranking: 7834


52. Behavioral Sciences


Behavioral Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Behavioral Sciences is 7851. ISSN of this journal is/are 2076328X.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.718 Overall Ranking: 7851


53. Chemical Senses


Chemical Senses is a journal covering the categories related to Physiology (Q2); Physiology (medical) (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Sensory Systems (Q3). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Chemical Senses is 7917. ISSN of this journal is/are 0379864X, 14643553.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 117 SJR: 0.713 Overall Ranking: 7917


54. Brain, Behavior and Evolution


Brain, Behavior and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Brain, Behavior and Evolution is 7927. ISSN of this journal is/are 14219743, 00068977.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 86 SJR: 0.712 Overall Ranking: 7927


55. Alcohol


Alcohol is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Toxicology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Neurology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Alcohol is 8045. ISSN of this journal is/are 18736823, 07418329.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 90 SJR: 0.704 Overall Ranking: 8045


56. Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports


Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports is 8591. ISSN of this journal is/are 21962979.

Impact Score: 1.39 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.666 Overall Ranking: 8591


57. Evolutionary Psychology


Evolutionary Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Evolutionary Psychology is 8648. ISSN of this journal is/are 14747049.

Impact Score: 1.19 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.662 Overall Ranking: 8648


58. Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior


Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior is 8715. ISSN of this journal is/are 21641846, 21641862.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.658 Overall Ranking: 8715


59. Sexual Medicine


Sexual Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Dermatology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Reproductive Medicine (Q2); Urology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Endocrinology (Q3); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q3). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Sexual Medicine is 8789. ISSN of this journal is/are 20501161.

Impact Score: 2.02 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.654 Overall Ranking: 8789


60. Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology


Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology is 9058. ISSN of this journal is/are 14321351, 03407594.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 106 SJR: 0.637 Overall Ranking: 9058


61. Sleep Science


Sleep Science is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.. The overall rank of Sleep Science is 9884. ISSN of this journal is/are 19840659, 19840063.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.588 Overall Ranking: 9884


62. Learning and Behavior


Learning and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Learning and Behavior is 10279. ISSN of this journal is/are 15434508, 15434494.

Impact Score: 1.09 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.566 Overall Ranking: 10279


63. Discover Psychology


Discover Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q3); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3). It is published by Discover. The overall rank of Discover Psychology is 10285. ISSN of this journal is/are 27314537.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.565 Overall Ranking: 10285


64. Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology


Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology is 10584. ISSN of this journal is/are 21987335.

Impact Score: 1.31 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.549 Overall Ranking: 10584


65. International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation


International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1); Aerospace Engineering (Q2); Education (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation is 10590. ISSN of this journal is/are 21650357, 21650349.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.549 Overall Ranking: 10590


66. Behavioral and Brain Sciences


Behavioral and Brain Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Behavioral and Brain Sciences is 10620. ISSN of this journal is/are 14691825, 0140525X.

Impact Score: 1.16 h-Index: 183 SJR: 0.547 Overall Ranking: 10620


67. Epilepsy and Behavior Reports


Epilepsy and Behavior Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Epilepsy and Behavior Reports is 10673. ISSN of this journal is/are 25899864.

Impact Score: 1.60 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.545 Overall Ranking: 10673


68. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement


Journal of Cognitive Enhancement is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Journal of Cognitive Enhancement is 10753. ISSN of this journal is/are 25093304, 25093290.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.541 Overall Ranking: 10753


69. Personality Neuroscience


Personality Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Personality Neuroscience is 11020. ISSN of this journal is/are 25139886.

Impact Score: 2.07 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.528 Overall Ranking: 11020


70. Behavioural Processes


Behavioural Processes is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Behavioural Processes is 11744. ISSN of this journal is/are 18728308, 03766357.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 95 SJR: 0.492 Overall Ranking: 11744


71. Paladyn


Paladyn is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q3); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3); Human-Computer Interaction (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Paladyn is 11924. ISSN of this journal is/are 20814836.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.483 Overall Ranking: 11924


72. Brain-Computer Interfaces


Brain-Computer Interfaces is a journal covering the categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Biomedical Engineering (Q3); Human-Computer Interaction (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Brain-Computer Interfaces is 11969. ISSN of this journal is/are 23262621, 2326263X.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.48 Overall Ranking: 11969


73. Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science


Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science is 12203. ISSN of this journal is/are 19324502, 19363567.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.47 Overall Ranking: 12203


74. Behavioral Science and Policy


Behavioral Science and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q3); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Behavioral Science and Policy is 12767. ISSN of this journal is/are 23794607, 23794615.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.443 Overall Ranking: 12767


75. Adaptive Behavior


Adaptive Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Adaptive Behavior is 13479. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412633, 10597123.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.413 Overall Ranking: 13479


76. Behaviour


Behaviour is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Behaviour is 13499. ISSN of this journal is/are 00057959, 1568539X.

Impact Score: 0.94 h-Index: 88 SJR: 0.412 Overall Ranking: 13499


77. Ibrain


Ibrain is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q4); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag. The overall rank of Ibrain is 13931. ISSN of this journal is/are 27692795, 23131934.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.394 Overall Ranking: 13931


78. Brain Impairment


Brain Impairment is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q3); Speech and Hearing (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Brain Impairment is 15053. ISSN of this journal is/are 18395252, 14439646.

Impact Score: 1.50 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.353 Overall Ranking: 15053


79. Music & Medicine


Music & Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Music (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by International Association for Music and Medicine. The overall rank of Music & Medicine is 16111. ISSN of this journal is/are 1943863X, 19438621.

Impact Score: 0.32 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.317 Overall Ranking: 16111


80. Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics


Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q3); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q4); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q4). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics is 16396. ISSN of this journal is/are 1937321X, 2151318X.

Impact Score: 1.31 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.308 Overall Ranking: 16396


81. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences


Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Biological Psychiatry (Q4). It is published by Brieflands. The overall rank of Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is 16422. ISSN of this journal is/are 17358639, 17359287.

Impact Score: 0.56 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.307 Overall Ranking: 16422


82. Psychology Hub


Psychology Hub is a journal covering the categories related to Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Sapienza Universita Editrice. The overall rank of Psychology Hub is 17434. ISSN of this journal is/are 2723973X, 27242943.

Impact Score: 0.61 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.277 Overall Ranking: 17434


83. Pragmatics and Cognition


Pragmatics and Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q2); Linguistics and Language (Q2); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Pragmatics and Cognition is 18398. ISSN of this journal is/are 15699943, 09290907.

Impact Score: 0.49 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.255 Overall Ranking: 18398


84. NeuroRegulation


NeuroRegulation is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q4); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Biological Psychiatry (Q4); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q4); Neurology (clinical) (Q4); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q4); Physiology (medical) (Q4); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q4). It is published by International Society for Neurofeedback & Research. The overall rank of NeuroRegulation is 18681. ISSN of this journal is/are 23730587.

Impact Score: 0.57 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.248 Overall Ranking: 18681


85. Neuropsychiatria i Neuropsychologia


Neuropsychiatria i Neuropsychologia is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q4); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q4). It is published by Termedia Publishing House Ltd.. The overall rank of Neuropsychiatria i Neuropsychologia is 21509. ISSN of this journal is/are 18966764.

Impact Score: 0.40 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.195 Overall Ranking: 21509


86. Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento


Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q4); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q4). It is published by Universidad Nacional de Cordoba - Facultad de Psicologia. The overall rank of Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento is 22869. ISSN of this journal is/are 18524206.

Impact Score: 0.42 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.174 Overall Ranking: 22869


87. Reti Saperi Linguaggi


Reti Saperi Linguaggi is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q2); Communication (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental Biology (Q4); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q4). It is published by Societa Editrice Il Mulino. The overall rank of Reti Saperi Linguaggi is 22945. ISSN of this journal is/are 22797777, 18268889.

Impact Score: 0.13 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.173 Overall Ranking: 22945


88. Chronobiology in Medicine


Chronobiology in Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q4); Physiology (Q4); Physiology (medical) (Q4). It is published by Korean Academy of Sleep Medicine. The overall rank of Chronobiology in Medicine is 24058. ISSN of this journal is/are 26359162.

Impact Score: 0.40 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.156 Overall Ranking: 24058








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Behavioral Neuroscience or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Behavioral Neuroscience


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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