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About the Brain and Behavior format

Brain and Behavior is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Brain and Behavior 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inFunctional Brain Connectivity Studies Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
ISSN2162-3279
Citation impact (2-yr)2.32
h-index91
i10-index2,176
Total citations78,621
Article processing charge$2,900
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCapital Medical University
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Brain and Behavior per year

93
2014
130
2015
211
2016
280
2017
314
2018
323
2019
492
2020
475
2021
406
2022
499
2023
515
2024
936
2025

Citation impact of Brain and Behavior by publication year

3.5K
2014
3.7K
2015
6.8K
2016
6.6K
2017
7.4K
2018
8.5K
2019
11.8K
2020
7.5K
2021
6K
2022
4.7K
2023
2.5K
2024
1.5K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Brain and Behavior

Risk, resilience, psychological distress, and anxiety at the beginning of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany

Moritz Bruno Petzold, Antonia Bendau, Jens Plag et al. · 7 Jul 2020

BACKGROUND: The current COVID-19 pandemic comes with multiple psychological stressors due to health-related, social, economic, and individual consequences and may cause psychological distress. The aim of this study was to screen the population in Germany for negative impact on mental health in the current COVID-19 pandemic and to analyze possible risk and protective factors. METHODS:…

<i>N</i>‐acetylcysteine (NAC) in neurological disorders: mechanisms of action and therapeutic opportunities

Reza Bavarsad Shahripour, Mark R. Harrigan, Andrei V. Alexandrov · 13 Jan 2014

BACKGROUND: There is an expanding field of research investigating the benefits of medicines with multiple mechanisms of action across neurological disorders. N-acetylcysteine (NAC), widely known as an antidote to acetaminophen overdose, is now emerging as treatment of vascular and nonvascular neurological disorders. NAC as a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione modulates glutamatergic, neurotrophic, and inflammatory…

Mental health status of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak in Jordan: A cross‐sectional study

Abdallah Y. Naser, Eman Zmaily Dahmash, Rabaa M. Al‐Rousan et al. · 24 Jun 2020

BACKGROUND: The emergence of COVID-19 global pandemic coupled with high transmission rate and mortality has created an unprecedented state of emergency worldwide. This global situation may have a negative impact on the psychological well-being of individuals which in turn impacts individuals' performance. This study aims to explore the prevalence of depression and anxiety among the…

Contemporary use and practice of electroconvulsive therapy worldwide

Kari Ann Leiknes, Lindy Jarosh‐von Schweder, Bjørg Høie · 20 Mar 2012

To explore contemporary (from 1990) utilization and practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) worldwide. Systematic search (limited to studies published 1990 and after) was undertaken in the databases Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, SveMed, and EBSCO/Cinahl. Primary data-based studies/surveys with reported ECT utilization and practice in psychiatric institutions internationally, nationally, and regionally; city were included. Two reviewers independently…

An update on immunopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of multiple sclerosis

Neeta Garg, Thomas W. Smith · 3 Aug 2015

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis is an acquired demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. It is the second most common cause of disability in adults in United States after head trauma. DISCUSSION: The etiology of MS is probably multifactorial, related to genetic, environmental, and several other factors. The pathogenesis is not fully understood but is believed…

Brain and Behavior template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Brain and Behavior format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Brain and Behavior template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Brain and Behavior use?
Brain and Behavior uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Brain and Behavior 12 (3): 45–58.
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