Journal Recognition & Standards

Brain Conflux received its International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 3079-6016 in 2024, marking its official recognition in the global academic publishing landscape for medical informatics and digital health research.

We are committed to advancing responsible research assessment practices. Our approach aligns with the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) principles, emphasizing the importance of diverse evaluation criteria beyond traditional citation metrics.

As a new journal (established 2024), we focus on building a strong foundation through rigorous peer review, transparent publishing practices, and genuine engagement with the research community.

Journal Metrics & Performance

Brain Conflux tracks and reports transparent metrics across multiple platforms to support evidence-based decision-making by authors, reviewers, and readers:

Editorial Performance

First Decision: ~19 days average (rapid initial editorial assessment)
Acceptance to Publication: ~52 days average (timely dissemination of accepted research)

Research Impact & Discoverability

Our articles are indexed across major academic platforms:

CrossRef: All articles assigned DOIs for permanent identification and citation tracking
OpenAlex: Comprehensive research metadata and citation analysis available at OpenAlex
Google Scholar: Global discoverability through the world's largest academic search engine
Dimensions & Semantic Scholar: Integrated into leading AI-powered research platforms

Open Access Reach

100% Open Access: All published articles are freely available immediately upon publication
Global Distribution: Content accessible to researchers, clinicians, and students worldwide without subscription barriers
Creative Commons License: CC BY 4.0 enabling legal reuse and sharing of research findings

Peer Review & Quality Standards

Brain Conflux maintains rigorous quality standards through our single-anonymous peer review process:

Minimum 2 independent expert reviewers per manuscript
Transparent peer review process documented on our website
Plagiarism screening using industry-standard detection tools
Specialized review for medical informatics, digital health, healthcare technology, and AI in medicine research
Commitment to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards

For Authors

If you are considering submitting to Brain Conflux, our transparent metrics demonstrate our commitment to:

Rigorous peer review: Expert evaluation of your research by specialists in medical informatics and digital health
Timely feedback: Average first decision within 19 days of submission
Global visibility: Indexed in major academic databases and search engines reaching 150+ countries
Open access impact: Your research will be freely available to the global community without paywalls
Transparent practices: All metrics and editorial policies are publicly documented

For submission guidelines and more information, please visit our author guidelines page or contact our editorial office directly.