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Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1634 160 207 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 346
Documents by Best Scientists*: 385
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 11
SCIMAGO H-index: 89
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.594
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery focuses on Surgery, Internal medicine, Pathology, Radiology and Anesthesia. The in-depth study on Surgery also explores topics in the intersecting field of Magnetic resonance imaging. Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the journal have an impact.

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery focuses on different Radiology studies like Angiography and Aneurysm.

  • Surgery (31.62%)
  • Internal medicine (14.00%)
  • Pathology (12.09%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis. (1319 citations)
  • Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous occlusion of the circle of Willis ("Moyamoya" disease) (433 citations)
  • Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous occlusion of the circle of Willis ('moyamoya' disease). Research Committee on Spontaneous Occlusion of the Circle of Willis (Moyamoya Disease) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Japan. (407 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery:

The journal publications generally zeroe in on subjects such as Surgery, Central nervous system disease, Pathology, Anesthesia and Internal medicine. The published articles explore topics in Surgery which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Magnetic resonance imaging and Radiology. The published papers tackle studies in Disease and the interrelated subject of Pediatrics to gain insights into Central nervous system disease.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Surgery, Radiology, In patient and Stroke. The journal holds forums on Internal medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Gastroenterology, Oncology and Cardiology. The work tackled in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery goes beyond the discipline of Surgery as it also encompasses Cohort.

Modified Rankin Scale is a major topic of Stroke research presented in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Exacerbation of neurological symptoms and COVID-19 severity in patients with preexisting neurological disorders and COVID-19: A systematic review. (26 citations)
  • Decline in mild stroke presentations and intravenous thrombolysis during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Multicenter Collaboration. (13 citations)
  • SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 in multiple sclerosis patients receiving disease-modifying therapy. (6 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 Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Fons J. M. Gabreëls (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • J. De Reuck (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Madjid Samii (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pascal Jabbour (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mohamad Bydon (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 9 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Capital Medical University (108 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (89 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend (77 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Sichuan University (75 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Istanbul University (59 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 11.72% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.86% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.80% of all publications and 64.84% 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 Options and Further Studies in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

Beyond staying up-to-date with the latest research topics and findings in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, it is also crucial to identify and plan for next career steps. Many professionals in this field consider pursuing further studies to boost their career trajectory. Online degree programs have become an increasingly popular option due to their flexibility and the range of subjects offered. For instance, advanced degrees in nursing could be a suitable alternative for those looking to broaden their expertise in patient care, as they often cover a combination of medical and surgery-related subjects. To help with this option, consider exploring resources such as this guide to the best online nursing programs in West Virginia featuring well-respected universities offering top-notch e-learning programs in this field. Remember, the future of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is promising with lots of opportunities. Keeping abreast of current research, networking within academic circles, and continually improving your educational standard, are key steps towards a successful career in this field.

Top Publications

  • Guillain-Barré syndrome after AstraZeneca COVID-19-vaccination: A causal or casual association?

    Alessandro Introna;Francesca Caputo;Carlo Santoro;Tommaso Guerra

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • Melatonin supplementation and the effects on clinical and metabolic status in Parkinson's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

    Reza Daneshvar Kakhaki;Vahidreza Ostadmohammadi;Ebrahim Kouchaki;Esmat Aghadavod

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Intravenous infusion of auto serum-expanded autologous mesenchymal stem cells in spinal cord injury patients: 13 case series.

    Osamu Honmou;Toshihiko Yamashita;Tomonori Morita;Tsutomu Oshigiri

    (2021)
    54 Citations
  • Spinal meningiomas: Treatment outcome and long-term follow-up

    L.E. Kwee;Biswadjiet Harhangi;G.A. Ponne;Johan Kros

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Decline in mild stroke presentations and intravenous thrombolysis during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Multicenter Collaboration.

    Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez;Mudassir Farooqui;Alicia Zha;Alexandra Czap

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Split cord malformation in adults: Literature review and classification

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Preoperative frailty risk in deep brain stimulation patients: Risk analysis index predicts Clavien-Dindo IV complications

    (2023)
    23 Citations
  • Posterior full-endoscopic cervical discectomy in cervical radiculopathy: A prospective cohort study.

    Huang Ji-jun;Sun Hui-hui;Shao Zeng-wu;Zhang Liang

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Comparison of microscopic and endoscopic resection of third-ventricular colloid cysts: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • Risk factors for seizures after intracerebral hemorrhage: Ethnic/Racial Variations of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ERICH) Study.

    Soo Young Kwon;Ahmed Z. Obeidat;Padmini Sekar;Charles J. Moomaw

    (2020)
    20 Citations

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