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Annals of Neurology
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Annals of Neurology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 13 650 562 63
Medicine 106 767 731 69

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1651
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1012
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 69
SCIMAGO H-index: 340
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.736
Impact Factor: 7.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Annals of Neurology?

Annals of Neurology mainly tackles studies in Pathology, Internal medicine, Neuroscience, Endocrinology and Immunology. Topics in Pathology were tackled in line with various other fields like Magnetic resonance imaging and Central nervous system disease. Gastroenterology, Surgery and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the journal have an impact.

Research on Immunology presented in the journal focuses, in particular, on Multiple sclerosis, Antibody and Antigen. The Alzheimer's disease study featured in Annals of Neurology draws parallels with the field of Dementia.

  • Pathology (20.07%)
  • Internal medicine (20.00%)
  • Neuroscience (14.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis: 2010 Revisions to the McDonald criteria (7386 citations)
  • New diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis: guidelines for research protocols. (6826 citations)
  • Recommended diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis: Guidelines from the International Panel on the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (5880 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annals of Neurology:

The main points discussed in the journal publications deal with Pathology, Internal medicine, Neuroscience, Central nervous system disease and Endocrinology. While work presented in the journal publications provide substantial information on Pathology, it also covers topics in Multiple sclerosis and Magnetic resonance imaging. Aside from discussions in Internal medicine, the journal articles also deal with the subject of Surgery which intersects with Pediatrics and Anesthesia disciplines.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Internal medicine, Disease, MEDLINE, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Gastroenterology and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in it have an impact. Disease research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Genetics and Cohort.

Annals of Neurology explores topics in MEDLINE which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Text mining and Intensive care medicine. While the primary focus in the journal is Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it also dissects topics surrounding 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Guillain-Barre syndrome as a whole. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) study tackled is connected to the field of Pediatrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Disease-Modifying Therapies and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Severity in Multiple Sclerosis. (107 citations)
  • Prevention of Epilepsy in Infants with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in the EPISTOP Trial. (33 citations)
  • ANA Investigates: Neurological Complications of COVID-19 Vaccines. (25 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 Annals of Neurology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stephen L. Hauser (130 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Fred Plum (120 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • S. Claiborne Johnston (88 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Anthony E. Lang (64 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Samuel F. Berkovic (63 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous 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 Annals of Neurology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (623 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (540 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (447 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (398 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (343 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous 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, 10.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 37.08% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.36% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.24% of all publications and 42.32% 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.

Career Prospects and Pathways in Neurology

One potential area missing in the article that could enhance its depth is information about career prospects in the fields discussed, specifically neurology. This section will help readers understand potential career paths, necessary qualifications, and steps to take towards becoming a Neurologist or related professional. If you are interested in making a significant impact in the fields of Pathology, Internal Medicine, or Neuroscience, a career in Neurology could be a fruitful path for you. Neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system. This profession requires a significant amount of training and expertise, but it is also extremely rewarding, both professionally and personally.

To pursue a career in Neurology, you will first need to earn a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a health or science-related field. You will then need to complete a medical degree and a residency in Neurology. Afterwards, you may wish to specialize in a particular area, such as Alzheimer's disease or Multiple Sclerosis, which would involve additional fellowship training. Each state also has its own requirements for licensure, so it's essential to research these requirements based on your location. For instance, if you want to know how to become a speech therapist in Rhode Island, you should explore licensing requirements specifically for Rhode Island.

Working in the field of Neurology offers numerous opportunities to contribute to meaningful research, like those topics discussed in Annals of Neurology. It's a challenging yet exciting career path that promises constant growth and learning.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19: A Global Threat to the Nervous System.

    Igor J. Koralnik;Kenneth L. Tyler

    (2020)
    493 Citations
  • Disease-Modifying Therapies and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Severity in Multiple Sclerosis.

    Maria Pia Sormani;Nicola De Rossi;Irene Schiavetti;Luca Carmisciano

    (2021)
    459 Citations
  • Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Unknown

    (2021)
    337 Citations
  • Steroid-Responsive Encephalitis in Coronavirus Disease 2019.

    Andrea Pilotto;Silvia Odolini;S Stefano Masciocchi;Agnese Comelli

    (2020)
    319 Citations
  • Safety and Efficacy of Omaveloxolone in Friedreich Ataxia (MOXIe Study).

    David R Lynch;Melanie P Chin;Martin B Delatycki;S H Subramony

    (2021)
    269 Citations
  • Duration of American Football Play and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.

    Jesse Mez;Daniel H. Daneshvar;Daniel H. Daneshvar;Bobak Abdolmohammadi;Alicia S. Chua

    (2020)
    245 Citations
  • Prevention of Epilepsy in Infants with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in the EPISTOP Trial.

    Katarzyna Kotulska;David J Kwiatkowski;Paolo Curatolo;Bernhard Weschke

    (2021)
    234 Citations
  • Clinical Features and Risk of Relapse in Children and Adults with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody–Associated Disease

    (2020)
    185 Citations

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