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Molecular Neurobiology
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Molecular Neurobiology

0893-7648

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12035

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 70 311 373 32
Medicine 617 183 225 31

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 897
Documents by Best Scientists*: 883
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 24
SCIMAGO H-index: 147
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.397
Impact Factor: 4.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Molecular Neurobiology?

The scientific interests tackled in Molecular Neurobiology are Neuroscience, Cell biology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology and Neuroprotection. Some problems in Neuroscience that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Synaptic plasticity and Neurodegeneration. Issues in Cell biology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Receptor, Biochemistry, Downregulation and upregulation and Programmed cell death.

The in-depth study on Internal medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Oncology. Molecular Neurobiology facilitates discussions on Neuroprotection that incorporate concepts from other fields like Oxidative stress, Neuroinflammation, Neurotoxicity and Ischemia. Molecular Neurobiology focuses on Oxidative stress research which is adjacent to topics in Reactive oxygen species.

The journal links adjacent topics like Neuroinflammation with Microglia. The journal explores topics in Neurology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Disease and Bioinformatics. The journal focuses on Hippocampus as well as the interrelated topic of Hippocampal formation.

  • Neuroscience (30.37%)
  • Cell biology (24.83%)
  • Internal medicine (20.40%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The cellular and molecular basis of peripheral nerve regeneration. (1006 citations)
  • Differential Roles of M1 and M2 Microglia in Neurodegenerative Diseases (773 citations)
  • 129/Ola mice carrying a null mutation in PrP that abolishes mRNA production are developmentally normal. (501 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Molecular Neurobiology:

The main points discussed in the journal papers deal with Neuroscience, Cell biology, Neuroprotection, Neurodegeneration and Pharmacology. The journal papers explore topics in Neuroscience which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Synaptic plasticity, Neurotrophic factors and Disease. While Cell biology is the focus of the most cited articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Autophagy, Biochemistry and Programmed cell death.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Molecular Neurobiology mainly deals with areas of study such as Cell biology, Internal medicine, Neuroscience, Neurology and Endocrinology. In the journal, Autophagy, Downregulation and upregulation, Neurodegeneration and Gene knockdown are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cell biology research. In particular, the Internal medicine works presented emphasize discussions on Oxidative stress.

The tackled Neuroscience research is interrelated with Microglia which concerns subjects like Pharmacology. Neurology is the main point of discussion in Molecular Neurobiology but it also connects with fields such as

  • Disease together with Immunology and Pathogenesis,
  • Neuroinflammation, which have a strong connection to Proinflammatory cytokine.. The concepts on Neuroprotection presented in Molecular Neurobiology can also apply to other research fields, including Apoptosis and Ischemia.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Neurological Complications Associated with the Blood-Brain Barrier Damage Induced by the Inflammatory Response During SARS-CoV-2 Infection (26 citations)
  • Multiple Neuroinvasive Pathways in COVID-19. (22 citations)
  • Neurobiochemical Cross-talk Between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease. (18 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 Molecular Neurobiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jin-Tai Yu (57 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Michael Maes (54 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Lan Tan (53 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Meng-Shan Tan (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • George E. Barreto (31 papers) absent 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Molecular Neurobiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (111 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology (96 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Barcelona (78 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Nanjing Medical University (78 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Spanish National Research Council (76 papers) published 8 papers 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, 1.46% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.36% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.03% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.39% of all publications and 63.21% 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 Licensing Requirements for Molecular Neurobiology

In parallel to academic research in the field of molecular neurobiology, many graduates also consider applying their skills in clinical settings. For instance, a career path often pursued is becoming a speech-language pathologist. These professionals work to diagnose, treat, and prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. But transitioning from molecular neurobiology research to a clinical setting requires meeting specific licensing requirements. For example, in New Mexico, an individual must fulfill a specific set of educational and clinical practice prerequisites to obtain a speech-language pathology license. They must complete a master's degree in the field, engage in postgraduate professional practice, and pass a national examination. Additionally, they must also adhere to the ethical and regulatory standards of the state's licensing board. A comprehensive overview of these prerequisites is provided in detail on our website. If you are considering this career option as a molecular neurobiology researcher, we recommend reviewing the New Mexico SLP license requirements. This resource will give you a clear understanding of the steps necessary to transition into this rewarding profession. It is essential to remember every state might have different requirements. Therefore, it's crucial to review the regulations in the specific state you plan to practice. Remember, advancing your career after your molecular neurobiology research can be a rewarding journey, with many opportunities for those with a passion for communication sciences.

Top Publications

  • The Role of Mitochondria in Neurodegenerative Diseases: the Lesson from Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease

    Giacomo Monzio Compagnoni;Giacomo Monzio Compagnoni;Alessio Di Fonzo;Stefania Corti;Giacomo P. Comi

    (2020)
    256 Citations
  • Impact of COVID-19 in the Mental Health in Elderly: Psychological and Biological Updates.

    Roberta Eduarda Grolli;Maiqueli Eduarda Dama Mingoti;Amanda Gollo Bertollo;Adriana Remião Luzardo

    (2021)
    243 Citations
  • Molecular Mechanisms of ER Stress and UPR in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease

    Sahab Uddin;Devesh Tewari;Gaurav Sharma;Tanvir Kabir

    (2020)
    156 Citations
  • The Role of Aberrations in the Immune-Inflammatory Response System (IRS) and the Compensatory Immune-Regulatory Reflex System (CIRS) in Different Phenotypes of Schizophrenia: the IRS-CIRS Theory of Schizophrenia

    Chutima Roomruangwong;Cristiano Noto;Buranee Kanchanatawan;George Anderson

    (2020)
    137 Citations
  • Could SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Be Responsible for Long-COVID Syndrome?

    (2022)
    125 Citations
  • A Literature Review of Traumatic Brain Injury Biomarkers

    (2022)
    109 Citations
  • Estrogen Signaling in Alzheimer’s Disease: Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Dementia

    Sahab Uddin;Motiar Rahman;Jakaria;Sohanur Rahman

    (2020)
    105 Citations
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Metal Toxicity in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Md. Tanvir Kabir;Md. Sahab Uddin;Sonia Zaman;Yesmin Begum

    (2021)
    83 Citations

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