Brain Impairment

Aims & Scope

A multidisciplinary Journal of the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI).

The journal addresses topics related to the aetiology, epidemiology, treatment and outcomes of brain impairment with a particular focus on the implications for functional status, participation, rehabilitation and quality of life.

Disciplines reflect a broad multidisciplinary scope and include neuroscience, neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, social work, and nursing.

Submissions are welcome across the full range of conditions that affect brain function (stroke, tumour, progressive neurological illnesses, dementia, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, etc.) throughout the lifespan.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15065

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	124

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.353

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Systematic Use of Visual Analysis for Assessing Outcomes in Single Case Design Studies

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Jennifer R., Justin D., Katherine E.

• Memory for Intentions Screening Test: Psychometric Properties and Clinical Evidence

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Sarah A.

• Computerised Cognitive Training for Older Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study Using a Randomised Controlled Trial Design

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Maurice, Skye

• Exploring the Role of Accelerometers in the Measurement of Real World Upper-Limb Use After Stroke

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Kathryn S., Janice J., Lara A., Bimal, Julie, Catherine E.

• A Review of Virtual Week for Prospective Memory Assessment: Clinical Implications

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Peter G., Julie D.

• Reconstruction of Identity After Brain Injury

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Mark, Timothy

• The Impact of Age and Task Domain on Cognitive Performance: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Glucose Facilitation Effect

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Leigh M.

• Context-sensitive Cognitive Rehabilitation after Brain Injury: Theory and Practice

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Mark

• Suicidal Ideation and Behaviours after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Nazanin H., Grahame K., Lisa A., Adam S., Alexandra L.

• Use of Virtual Reality Tasks to Assess Prospective Memory: Applicability and Evidence

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Robert G., Nickolai

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