Brain Stimulation

Brain Stimulation (BRAIN STIMUL, ISSN 1935-861X) is a premier, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the field of neuromodulation and the emerging science of non-invasive and invasive brain stimulation technologies. The journal serves as the official publication of the International Society for Clinical Neurostimulation and is published by Elsevier. Its scope encompasses the entire spectrum of brain stimulation research, from basic neurobiological mechanisms to clinical applications and device development. Key topics include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), optogenetics, and other emerging modalities. The journal publishes a wide array of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, brief communications, technical notes, letters to the editor, and special issues that focus on cutting-edge themes. Brain Stimulation is a fully open access journal, ensuring that its high-impact findings are freely and permanently accessible to the global scientific community. With a 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 9.700, the journal is firmly positioned in the first quartile (Q1) of its category, reflecting its exceptional influence and citation impact. This standing places it among the most authoritative and selective journals in neuroscience, neurology, and clinical neurophysiology. The target audience is multidisciplinary, comprising neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, biomedical engineers, and clinical researchers who are advancing the understanding and therapeutic use of brain stimulation for neurological and psychiatric disorders.