Brain Sciences

Top Research Topics at Brain Sciences?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Neuroscience, Cognition, Internal medicine, Audiology and Cognitive psychology. The research on Cognition discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Clinical psychology. The journal focused on Clinical psychology research but expanded to cover Anxiety.

Endocrinology and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the journal have an impact. Studies on Audiology discussed in it link to the field of Electroencephalography.

• Neuroscience (14.33%)
• Cognition (13.74%)
• Internal medicine (11.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Internet and Gaming Addiction: A Systematic Literature Review of Neuroimaging Studies (231 citations)
• Evaluation and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The Role of Neuropsychology. (138 citations)
• The "id" knows more than the "ego" admits: neuropsychoanalytic and primal consciousness perspectives on the interface between affective and cognitive neuroscience (135 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Brain Sciences:

Neuroscience, Cognition, Neuroprotection, Cognitive psychology and Disease are the main subjects of interest in the journal papers. Aside from discussions in Neuroscience, the journal publications also deal with the subject of Neurodegeneration which intersects with Neuroinflammation and Microglia disciplines. The most cited papers explore topics in Cognition which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Developmental psychology, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Clinical psychology and Cognitive decline.

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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Brain Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

• Shervin Assari (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
• Liye Zou (14 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Luigi De Gennaro (14 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Thorsten Rudroff (13 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
• Craig D. Workman (12 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Brain Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

• Sapienza University of Rome (106 papers) published 58 papers at the last edition, 26 more than at the previous edition,
• Boston Children's Hospital (51 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Palermo (39 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (30 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (29 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 5.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.09% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.05% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.20% of all publications and 67.67% 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.

Real-world Applications and Career Opportunities in Brain Sciences

Understanding the intricate workings of the human mind is a fascinating quest that engages researchers in the field of brain sciences but this knowledge isn't limited to theoretical application. It plays a significant role in diverse fields such as medical diagnosis, clinical psychology, language therapy, and more, paving the way for a host of career opportunities.

For instance, research in audiology, a subfield of brain science, can lead to a career in speech-language pathology. Predominantly, a speech-language pathologist works on diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders resulting from various causes like stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, or emotional issues.

Specifically, people aspiring to employ their knowledge of brain sciences in practical fields, like speech-language pathology, usually need a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Furthermore, they would need to embark on a path of supervised clinical work, pass a national exam, and engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.

If you have your sights set on a career in brain sciences, particularly speech-language pathology, and wondering about the necessary qualifications, requirements, and potential career path, do take a look at this comprehensive guide on speech pathologist requirements in Oklahoma.

Thus, the diverse research topics and findings in the field of brain science not only contribute to the scientific community's understanding of the human mind but also positively impact practical, real-world applications and career opportunities.