Journal profile · Multiple
Brain-Computer Interfaces
ISSN 2326-263X · eISSN 2326-2621 · Taylor & Francis
Brain-Computer Interfaces: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 4 days (submission to first decision, publisher); acceptance rate 12% (journal website); indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Brain-Computer Interfaces is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neuroscience and Neural Engineering and Neural dynamics and brain function, together about 58.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Cognitive Neuroscience. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
*Please note that Brain-Computer Interaces converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 12 (2025) and changed title to Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology. Previous volumes will continue to provide access through a Pay to Read model. Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology publishes high quality, original research articles encompassing analysis of theoretical and practical advances in the rapidly advancing field of Biomedical Engineering. Articles should expand upon novel and innovative research where the methods, analysis and conclusions are robust and of the highest standard. Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology is a fully peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal with a mission to help researchers publish their work for a global audience and discover new and exciting connections. It covers the following sections: Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neural Engineering – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: neurotechnology; implants and regenerative medicine; clinical engineering; rehabilitation engineering Biomechanics – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: musculoskeletal biomechanics; cardiovascular biomechanics; respiratory biomechanics; hard and soft tissue mechanics; biofluid mechanics; cell mechanics; rehabilitation biomechanics; sport biomechanics; injury and illness biomechanics; biomechanics in human-machine interaction Biomaterials – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: the design of biomaterials and the clinical disciplines they are used in; molecular and cellular engineering; polymer synthesis; drug and gene vector design; immunology and toxicology; regenerative medicine Bioinformatics – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: biomechatronics; biomedical electronics; biomimetics; biomedical diagnostics; biomedical therapy; biomedical devices; sensors and circuits; medical information systems Tissue Engineering – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: cardiovascular engineering; chromosome engineering; embryo engineering; cellular, molecular and synthetic biology; metabolic engineering; bio-nanotechnology; micro/nano technologies; genetic engineering; transgenic technology Medical Imaging – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: medical and biomedical image analysis and understanding through the development and implementation o
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Chang S. NamPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 5, Italy 1, Austria 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesNeuroscience34.7%
- Neuroscience and Neural EngineeringNeuroscience15.6%
- Neural dynamics and brain functionNeuroscience8.1%
- Advanced Memory and Neural ComputingEngineering7%
- Gaze Tracking and Assistive TechnologyComputer Science5.5%
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology StudiesNeuroscience5.1%
- Functional Brain Connectivity StudiesNeuroscience5.1%
- Muscle activation and electromyography studiesEngineering3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Biomedical | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Biomedical | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- CiteScore Q2 · 2023
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PsycINFOPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2023
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2023
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 6.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2023
- 4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.46LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.46Publisher website ·
- SJR (publisher) 2023
- 0.42Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.13LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 1.13Publisher website ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2023
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 32OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 101OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.14OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 35.29%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 20,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 211 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 11 | 94 |
| 2023 | 9 | 7 | 83 |
| 2022 | 15 | 10 | 182 |
| 2021 | 18 | 7 | 175 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 12%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted7
- commentariesResearch in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries.Length not stated
- data notesResearch in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries.Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor are also accepted and should discuss an analysis of an article previously published in the journal.Length not stated
- methodsResearch in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries.Length not stated
- original researchResearch in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries.Length not stated
- reviewsResearch in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries.Length not stated
- short communicationsResearch in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Gold open access publication; articles made freely and permanently available online. Model summary
Overview Open journals Open Select Dove Medical Press F1000Research
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double anonymous peer review by two or more independent referees after initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editors. Model summary
All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to double anonymous review by two or more independent, anonymous expert referees.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 2326-263X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2326-2621
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 1 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Brain-Computer Interfaces
What CAS zone is Brain-Computer Interfaces in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Brain-Computer Interfaces is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Engineering, Biomedical / Neurosciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Brain-Computer Interfaces?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.6 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 6.1, h-index 32.
How long does peer review take at Brain-Computer Interfaces?
The publisher reports about 4 days (submission to first decision); first decisions include desk rejections; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 12%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Brain-Computer Interfaces based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (5), Italy (1) and Austria (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Brain-Computer Interfaces?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Brain-Computer Interfaces is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists PsycINFO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Brain-Computer Interfaces open access, and what is the APC?
Brain-Computer Interfaces is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .