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Acta Neuropsychiatrica
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Acta Neuropsychiatrica

0924-2708

Published by: Cambridge University Press

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/acta-neuropsychiatrica

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 790 41 45 8
Medicine 1716 49 69 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 118
Documents by Best Scientists*: 128
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 46
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.919
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Acta Neuropsychiatrica?

The concepts of Psychiatry, Internal medicine, Clinical psychology, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Schizophrenia are tackled in the journal. In the journal, Pediatrics and MEDLINE are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychiatry research. Internal medicine study tackled is connected to the field of Endocrinology.

Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Clinical psychology and the similar topic of Cognition.

  • Psychiatry (29.53%)
  • Internal medicine (17.57%)
  • Clinical psychology (15.47%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A meta-analytic study of changes in brain activation in depression. (214 citations)
  • The psychological and neurophysiological concomitants of mindfulness forms of meditation (212 citations)
  • The validity of the 21-item version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales as a routine clinical outcome measure. (198 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Acta Neuropsychiatrica:

The journal publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Internal medicine, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Bipolar disorder. The journal articles explore topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Anesthesia, Endocrinology and Antidepressant. The Depression (differential diagnoses) research presented in the journal articles focuses mostly on Anxiety and, on occasion, topics in Gut flora.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Psychiatry

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Internal medicine, Depression (differential diagnoses), Anxiety, Clinical psychology and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While it focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology. The Depression (differential diagnoses) study featured falls within the wider field of Psychiatry.

The Psychiatry study presented in Acta Neuropsychiatrica encompasses related topics like Schizotypal personality disorder, Social skills and Psychological intervention and also examines its connection to subjects such as Suicidal ideation. Anxiety research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Peer review, Cytokine, Performance status and Rating scale. While the primary focus in Acta Neuropsychiatrica is Clinical psychology, it also dissects topics surrounding Quality of life and Neurodevelopmental disorder, Long term outcomes, PsycINFO and Prospective cohort study as a whole.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Variation in psychological well-being and symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a three-wave panel survey. (5 citations)
  • Dual disorders and suicide during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. (4 citations)
  • Loneliness and its association with depressed mood, anxiety symptoms, and sleep problems in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Acta Neuropsychiatrica (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gin S Malhi (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael Berk (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gregers Wegener (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Leanne M. Williams (22 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Acta Neuropsychiatrica (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Sydney (115 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Melbourne (98 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of New South Wales (91 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aarhus University (55 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Black Dog Institute (44 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.70% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.38% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.77% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.15% of all publications and 57.69% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

How to Contribute to Acta Neuropsychiatrica?

Whether you are a budding psychologist or an experienced researcher in the field of neuropsychiatry, contributing to Acta Neuropsychiatrica can take your career to new heights. However, publishing your research in one of the most reputed journals of neuropsychiatry requires adherence to a well-defined submission and peer-review process. To begin with, ensure that your research topic aligns with the areas that the journal is known for. Acta Neuropsychiatrica's research interests lie primarily in the realms of Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Schizophrenia. Original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, and even editorials within these domains are welcome. Next, make sure your research complies with the highest ethical standards. Adherence to principles of ethical research, disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, and affirming informed consent (where applicable) are stipulations you must meet unequivocally. It is also vital to verify whether you meet all the necessary credentials to conduct and publish the research. For instance, if you aim to become a school psychologist in Georgia, you must satisfy the school psychologist education requirements in Georgia. Once you've prepared your manuscript, submit it for a peer review. The journal employs a double-blind review process, which helps in ensuring impartiality. If your article receives positive reviews, and upon subsequent revisions (if necessary), it could potentially be published in Acta Neuropsychiatrica. Lastly, take into consideration the potential impact of your research on the existing scientific literature. Acta Neuropsychiatrica is known for its high citation indices, hence, your contribution should be significant enough to warrant references in future studies. Remember, contributing to Acta Neuropsychiatrica is not just about adding another publication to your CV, it's about making tangible contributions to the field of neuropsychiatry. Good luck with your research endeavors!

Top Publications

  • Inflammation, insulin resistance and neuroprogression in depression.

    Brian E Leonard;Gregers Wegener

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • Pharmacological treatments for social anxiety disorder in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

    Taryn Williams;Michael McCaul;Guido Schwarzer;Andrea Cipriani

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Loneliness and its association with depressed mood, anxiety symptoms, and sleep problems in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Ziggi Ivan Santini;Ai Koyanagi

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Adverse childhood experiences and reoccurrence of illness impact the gut microbiome, which affects suicidal behaviours and the phenome of major depression: towards enterotypic phenotypes

    (2023)
    38 Citations
  • Long covid, neuropsychiatric disorders, psychotropics, present and future.

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Association of maternal prenatal psychological stressors and distress with maternal and early infant faecal bacterial profile.

    Petrus J W Naudé;Shantelle Claassen-Weitz;Sugnet Gardner-Lubbe;Gerrit Botha

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Monocyte count in schizophrenia and related disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Mario Gennaro Mazza;Martina Capellazzi;Sara Lucchi;Ilaria Tagliabue

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Lowered oxygen saturation and increased body temperature in acute COVID-19 largely predict chronic fatigue syndrome and affective symptoms due to Long COVID: A precision nomothetic approach

    (2022)
    34 Citations
  • Research and Diagnostic Algorithmic Rules (RADAR) for mood disorders, recurrence of illness, suicidal behaviours, and the patient’s lifetime trajectory

    (2022)
    29 Citations
  • Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, depressive symptoms and somatic comorbidity in patients with coronary heart disease.

    Mira Tschorn;Stella Linnea Kuhlmann;Nina Rieckmann;Katja Beer

    (2021)
    23 Citations

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