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Molecular Neurodegeneration
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Molecular Neurodegeneration

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 31 216 186 48
Medicine 259 255 169 48

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 644
Documents by Best Scientists*: 329
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 42
SCIMAGO H-index: 126
SCIMAGO SJR: 5.488
Impact Factor: 17.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Molecular Neurodegeneration?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Neuroscience, Cell biology, Neurodegeneration, Molecular medicine and Neurology. While Neuroscience is the focus of Molecular Neurodegeneration, it also provided insights into the studies of Alzheimer's disease, Disease, Amyloid precursor protein and Genetically modified mouse. The journal addresses concerns in Alzheimer's disease which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Amyloid beta and Amyloid.

Molecular Neurodegeneration focuses on Genetically modified mouse research as part of the broader topic of Transgene. The journal explores research in Microglia and overlapping concepts in Neuroinflammation to expand the discourse in Cell biology. Neurodegeneration research presented in Molecular Neurodegeneration encompasses a variety of subjects, including Autophagy, Tau protein, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

It facilitates discussions on Molecular medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Internal medicine, Pathogenesis, Endocrinology and Bioinformatics. Apolipoprotein E and Cognitive decline are among the areas of Internal medicine tackled. Molecular Neurodegeneration holds forums on Neurology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Biomarker (medicine), Dementia and Cerebrospinal fluid, Pathology.

  • Neuroscience (44.53%)
  • Cell biology (29.44%)
  • Neurodegeneration (21.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Fibril specific, conformation dependent antibodies recognize a generic epitope common to amyloid fibrils and fibrillar oligomers that is absent in prefibrillar oligomers (610 citations)
  • Adult hippocampal neurogenesis and its role in Alzheimer's disease (554 citations)
  • Exosomal cell-to-cell transmission of alpha synuclein oligomers (533 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Molecular Neurodegeneration:

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Cell biology, Disease and Alzheimer's disease. The most cited publications are mostly focused on Neuroscience, specifically Neuroprotection. While the primary focus in the most cited articles is Neurodegeneration, they also dissect topics surrounding Genetically modified mouse and Endocrinology as a whole.

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

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Cell biology, Neurodegeneration, Molecular medicine, Neurology and Disease. RNA, Gene expression, Microglia and Retinal degeneration are some topics wherein Cell biology research discussed in the journal have an impact. It explores topics in Neurodegeneration which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cerebrospinal fluid, mTORC1, Immune system, Hippocampus and Programmed cell death.

The concepts on Molecular medicine presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Pathogenesis, Pathology, Parkinson's disease, Neuroscience and Pharmacology. Molecular Neurodegeneration explores issues in Neuroscience which can be linked to other research areas like Neuropathology and Pharmacological chaperone. The studies on Neurology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Biomarker (medicine), Vesicle, Dementia and Amyloid.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The CD33 short isoform is a gain-of-function variant that enhances Aβ 1-42 phagocytosis in microglia (15 citations)
  • New approaches to symptomatic treatments for Alzheimer's disease. (15 citations)
  • Plaque associated microglia hyper-secrete extracellular vesicles and accelerate tau propagation in a humanized APP mouse model. (13 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 Neurodegeneration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dennis W. Dickson (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Guojun Bu (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Todd E. Golde (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • David M. Holtzman (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Huaxi Xu (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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 Molecular Neurodegeneration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (94 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (48 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (43 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florida (35 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (33 papers) published 2 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, 1.41% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.43% of all publications and 48.57% 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 in Neuroscience

As the field of neuroscience expands and encompasses various sub-disciplines, there are a multitude of career paths available for those with an interest in the science of the brain and nervous system. This includes research scientists, neurologists, nurses specialized in neuro care, and even speech-language pathologists. While molecular neurodegeneration, cell biology, and the study of neurodegenerative diseases may be the primary focus for some, these foundation concepts are utilized in other closely related fields.

For instance, a speech-language pathologist might use their understanding of neuroscience to create more effective treatment plans for their patients. They work with patients who have a range of neurological conditions, such as stroke patients struggling with language and communication, or children with developmental disorders impacting speech. The path to this career involves a detailed understanding of both the biological and psychological aspects of communication.

If you wish to explore this career path further, research.com provides comprehensive guide on how to be a speech therapist in Pennsylvania. This guide lines up perfectly with the subjects discussed in Molecular Neurodegeneration journals.

The career possibilities within neuroscience are vast and diverse. In a world that is increasingly aware of the importance of mental health, neuroscience presents a valuable field of study with the potential to make a profound impact on human health and wellbeing.

Top Publications

  • Mitochondria dysfunction in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease: recent advances.

    Wenzhang Wang;Fanpeng Zhao;Xiaopin Ma;George Perry

    (2020)
    1134 Citations
  • Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.

    Tiantian Guo;Denghong Zhang;Yuzhe Zeng;Timothy Y. Huang

    (2020)
    901 Citations
  • Relationships of gut microbiota, short-chain fatty acids, inflammation, and the gut barrier in Parkinson's disease.

    Velma T Aho;Madelyn Crawford Houser;Pedro Ab Pereira;Jianjun Chang

    (2021)
    386 Citations
  • Solving neurodegeneration: common mechanisms and strategies for new treatments

    Unknown

    (2022)
    357 Citations
  • PINK1 and Parkin mitochondrial quality control: a source of regional vulnerability in Parkinson’s disease

    Preston Ge;Valina L. Dawson;Ted M. Dawson

    (2020)
    349 Citations
  • Neuropathology and molecular diagnosis of Synucleinopathies

    (2021)
    285 Citations
  • Microbiota in neuroinflammation and synaptic dysfunction: a focus on Alzheimer’s disease

    (2022)
    258 Citations
  • TDP-43 Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease

    (2021)
    233 Citations

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