Brain Injury

Brain Injury is a peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to the comprehensive study of traumatic and acquired brain injury. Published by Taylor & Francis, the journal covers a broad scope encompassing the pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical management, and long-term rehabilitation of brain injury. Key topics include neuroimaging, neuropsychology, cognitive and behavioral outcomes, pharmacological interventions, surgical techniques, and epidemiological studies. The journal also explores issues related to pediatric and geriatric brain injury, sports-related concussion, and the psychosocial impact on patients and caregivers. The journal accepts a variety of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case reports, and brief communications. It also publishes special issues focusing on emerging trends and controversies in the field. The primary target audience consists of neurologists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, neuropsychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the acute and chronic care of brain injury patients. Researchers and policymakers in public health and sports medicine also find the journal relevant to their work. Notable features of Brain Injury include its open access publishing option, which allows authors to make their work freely available to a global audience. With an Impact Factor of 1.5000 (2026), the journal is ranked in JCR Quartile Q4 within the medical subject area. While this places it in the fourth quartile, the journal serves as an important resource for specialized and clinically focused research, particularly for practitioners and researchers seeking accessible, applied studies on brain injury management and outcomes. Its continued publication over decades underscores its role as a dedicated platform for advancing knowledge in this critical area of medicine.