Frontiers in Neural Circuits

Top Research Topics at Frontiers in Neural Circuits?

Frontiers in Neural Circuits was organized to reinforce research efforts on Neuroscience, Sensory system, Inhibitory postsynaptic potential, Chemistry and Excitatory postsynaptic potential. Neuroscience studies presented include Stimulus (physiology), Biological neural network, Neuron, Stimulation and Optogenetics. The research on Sensory system discussed in Frontiers in Neural Circuits draws on the closely related field of Somatosensory system.

GABAergic and Interneuron studies are all carried out as a component of the study in Inhibitory postsynaptic potential presented. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Excitatory postsynaptic potential and Synaptic plasticity.

• Neuroscience (98.30%)
• Sensory system (12.63%)
• Inhibitory postsynaptic potential (12.08%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Eight different types of dopaminergic neurons innervate the Drosophila mushroom body neuropil: anatomical and physiological heterogeneity. (333 citations)
• SLM Microscopy: Scanless Two-Photon Imaging and Photostimulation with Spatial Light Modulators. (295 citations)
• Anatomical characterization of Cre driver mice for neural circuit mapping and manipulation (273 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Frontiers in Neural Circuits:

The published papers mostly deal with topics like Neuroscience, Sensory system, Synaptic plasticity, Neocortex and Optogenetics. The Neuroscience study tackled in the published articles is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Zebrafish. The works on Sensory system tackled in the journal articles bring together disciplines like Stimulus (physiology), Inferior colliculus, Olfactory bulb and Olfactory system.

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

• Neuroscience
• Neuron
• Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Frontiers in Neural Circuits mainly tackles studies in Neuroscience, Sensory system, Biological neural network, Prefrontal cortex and Chemistry. Presentations on Neuroscience include those discussing Hippocampus, Neuron, Stimulation, Inhibitory postsynaptic potential and Excitatory postsynaptic potential. It facilitates discussions on Hippocampus that incorporate concepts from other fields like Hippocampal formation, Interneuron and Synaptic plasticity.

The studies on Stimulation discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Stimulus (physiology), Neuroplasticity and Optogenetics. The Sensory processing studies presented in the journal fall under the field of Sensory system, but it also has connections to other fields such as Context (language use). The study of Working memory and how it intertwines with concepts under Attractor and Artificial intelligence were explored in the presented Prefrontal cortex research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Subsampled Directed-Percolation Models Explain Scaling Relations Experimentally Observed in the Brain. (11 citations)
• Origins, Development, and Compartmentation of the Granule Cells of the Cerebellum. (8 citations)
• Alzheimer's Disease Projection From Normal to Mild Dementia Reflected in Functional Network Connectivity: A Longitudinal Study (7 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Frontiers in Neural Circuits (based on the number of publications) are:

• Rafael Yuste (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Yasuo Kawaguchi (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Henrik Jörntell (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Egidio D'Angelo (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Gregory J. Brewer (6 papers) published 1 paper 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Frontiers in Neural Circuits (based on the number of publications) are:

• Max Planck Society (39 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Tokyo (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• French Institute of Health and Medical Research (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Centre national de la recherche scientifique (24 papers) published 2 papers 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, 4.20% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.16% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.65% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.42% of all publications and 58.77% 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 Opportunities and Requirements for Neural Circuit Researchers

Are you inspired by the groundbreaking research discussed in this article and considering a career in the field of Neural Circuits? As a Neural Circuit researcher, you would be able to contribute to the ongoing exploration of Neuroscience, Sensory Systems, and other important topics. But what are the qualifications necessary to enter this exciting field?

Generally, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Biology, Neuroscience, or Psychology is the minimum requirement. However, many researchers in Neural Circuits hold advanced degrees such as a Master's or Ph.D. In addition to formal education, prospective researchers need strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, data analysis, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

While the specific requirements may vary depending on the career path, jobs in this field generally require good analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of neurological processes. Conducting research, writing scientific papers, and presenting findings at conferences are common tasks for researchers in this field.

As an example, the role of a Speech-Language Pathologist combines knowledge of Neural Circuits with practical therapeutic applications. If you're curious about the specifics of this role, you can learn about the speech pathologist requirements in Nevada as an example of the qualifications necessary in the field of applied neuroscience.

If the idea of breaking new ground in Neural Circuits research excites you, then you could be contributing to the future topics of discussion in Frontiers in Neural Circuits. The field is always in need of dedicated and passionate individuals ready to delve into the unknown and solve the mysteries of the human brain.