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Journal of Neurology
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Journal of Neurology

0340-5354

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/415

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 29 643 1074 50
Medicine 209 696 1187 52

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1547
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1827
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 36
SCIMAGO H-index: 168
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.687
Impact Factor: 4.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Neurology?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Neuroradiology, Neurology, Internal medicine, Gynecology and Pathology. The work on Neuroradiology tackled in Journal of Neurology brings together disciplines like Nuclear medicine, Anatomy, Stroke and Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology. It explores issues in Neurology which can be linked to other research areas like Surgery, Central nervous system disease, Disease, Multiple sclerosis and Pediatrics.

Degenerative disease is a key component of Central nervous system disease research discussed in the journal. The presentations focused mostly on Multiple sclerosis in an attempt to further explore topics in Immunology. The studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

Cerebrospinal fluid and Atrophy are all topics related to Pathology research discussed.

  • Neuroradiology (42.11%)
  • Neurology (40.44%)
  • Internal medicine (16.87%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire: a measure of symptoms commonly experienced after head injury and its reliability (847 citations)
  • Cognitive deficits in Parkinson’s disease (817 citations)
  • Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. (808 citations)

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

The published papers investigate studies in Neurology, Internal medicine, Neuroradiology, Surgery and Pathology. The journal papers focus on Neurology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Physical therapy, Central nervous system disease, Disease, Parkinson's disease and Multiple sclerosis. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Neuroradiology, it also covers topics in Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Journal of Neurology is to combine knowledge in the areas of Neurology, Neuroradiology, Internal medicine, Stroke and Pediatrics. Aside from discussions in Neurology, Journal of Neurology also deals with the subject of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which intersects with 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak disciplines. Topics in Neuroradiology were tackled in line with various other fields like Physical medicine and rehabilitation, MEDLINE, Cognition, Intensive care medicine and Magnetic resonance imaging.

The work tackled in Journal of Neurology goes beyond the discipline of Cognition as it also encompasses Audiology. In addition to Internal medicine research, the journal aims to explore topics under Gastroenterology, Oncology and Cardiology. Stroke works presented in the journal have a specific focus on Thrombolysis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on sleep quality in university students and administration staff. (129 citations)
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome spectrum associated with COVID-19: an up-to-date systematic review of 73 cases. (92 citations)
  • A systematic review of neurological symptoms and complications of COVID-19. (73 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 Journal of Neurology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Massimo Filippi (122 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michael Strupp (119 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Neil Robertson (114 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Albert C. Ludolph (63 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ji Soo Kim (60 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 4 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 Journal of Neurology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (526 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition,
  • Max Planck Society (243 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tübingen (192 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Heidelberg University (189 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Würzburg (188 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 4.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.38% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.69% of all publications and 61.63% 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.

A Deeper Dive Into the Role of Speech-Language Pathology in Neurology

While our survey of key topics in neurology reveals an expansive range of subjects, we also noted a missing element that could add depth to the scope of neurological studies -- the exploration of Speech-Language Pathology crossover with neurology. This very crucial but often overlooked topic revolves around understanding how brain-based disorders impact communication and swallowing functions. As per the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily involved in diagnosing, assessing and treating communication disorders. Yet, their work with individuals suffering from neurological conditions extends far beyond this, involving therapies for problems such as dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and aphasia (speech and language issues), which are common in people with brain injuries or diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's. Among the focal points of SLPs in neurology are issues like motor speech disorders, language comprehension difficulties, and cognitive communication problems. These professionals are a crucial part of a neurological rehabilitation team, collaborating with other specialists to develop an integrated care plan for patients. Possibly, you might be asking: "What does it take to work in this specialized field?" To offer some insights, you may want to look into our guide on how to become a speech therapist in Mississippi. It outlines the requisite academic qualifications, required certifications, as well as potential career prospects. Keep in mind that while this guide specifically targets Mississippi, it can still provide a fair idea about the general requirements in the profession, which might be useful for those aspiring to work in other locations. In conclusion, encompassing the broader purview of Speech-Language Pathology in neurology can enrich the understanding and treatment approaches for various neurological conditions, thus improving patient care in this medical field.

Top Publications

  • Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on sleep quality in university students and administration staff.

    Sara Marelli;Alessandra Castelnuovo;Antonella Somma;Vincenza Castronovo

    (2021)
    682 Citations
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome spectrum associated with COVID-19: an up-to-date systematic review of 73 cases.

    Samir Abu-Rumeileh;Ahmed Abdelhak;Ahmed Abdelhak;Matteo Foschi;Hayrettin Tumani

    (2021)
    421 Citations
  • A systematic review of neurological symptoms and complications of COVID-19.

    Xiangliang Chen;Xiangliang Chen;Sarah Laurent;Oezguer A. Onur;Oezguer A. Onur;Nina N. Kleineberg;Nina N. Kleineberg

    (2021)
    270 Citations
  • Stroke in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: case series.

    Mauro Morassi;Daniele Bagatto;Milena Cobelli;Serena D'Agostini

    (2020)
    248 Citations
  • Expert consensus recommendations to improve diagnosis of ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy

    David Adams;Yukio Ando;João Melo Beirão;Teresa Coelho

    (2021)
    226 Citations
  • Autonomic dysfunction in post-COVID patients with and witfhout neurological symptoms: a prospective multidomain observational study

    (2021)
    215 Citations
  • Long COVID: cognitive complaints (brain fog) and dysfunction of the cingulate cortex.

    Jacques Hugon;Eva-Flore Msika;Mathieu Queneau;Karim Farid

    (2021)
    214 Citations
  • Cognitive, EEG, and MRI features of COVID-19 survivors: a 10-month study

    Unknown

    (2022)
    212 Citations

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