Neural Plasticity

Top Research Topics at Neural Plasticity?

Neural Plasticity is mainly concerned with subjects like Neuroscience, Neuroplasticity, Internal medicine, Endocrinology and Synaptic plasticity. The in-depth study on Neuroscience also explores topics in the intersecting field of Long-term potentiation. The journal addresses concerns in Neuroplasticity which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Sensory system.

The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Internal medicine, apply to Cardiology as well. The work on Synaptic plasticity presented in Neural Plasticity focuses on Metaplasticity in particular.

• Neuroscience (47.89%)
• Neuroplasticity (19.65%)
• Internal medicine (11.84%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The Temporal Dynamics Model of Emotional Memory Processing: A Synthesis on the Neurobiological Basis of Stress-Induced Amnesia, Flashbulb and Traumatic Memories, and the Yerkes-Dodson Law (523 citations)
• Stress and memory: behavioral effects and neurobiological mechanisms. (455 citations)
• Node Detection Using High-Dimensional Fuzzy Parcellation Applied to the Insular Cortex (305 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neural Plasticity:

The journal articles aim to foster the development of research in Neuroscience, Neuroplasticity, Synaptic plasticity, Cognition and Hippocampus. While work presented in the most cited papers provide substantial information on Neuroscience, it also covers topics in Long-term potentiation and Metaplasticity. The journal papers deal with Neuroplasticity in conjunction with other fields like

• Motor skill which intersects with area such as Physical therapy,
• Stroke which connect with Physical medicine and rehabilitation..

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

• Internal medicine
• Gene
• Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Neuroscience, Cognition, Audiology, Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Internal medicine. Aside from discussions in Neuroscience, Neural Plasticity also deals with the subject of Synaptic plasticity which intersects with Cell biology disciplines. In the journal, Functional connectivity and Electroencephalography are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Audiology research.

Neural Plasticity tackles studies in Stroke and the interrelated subject of Rehabilitation and Randomized controlled trial to gain insights into Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Internal medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Endocrinology, Neuropathic pain, Cardiology, Resting state fMRI and Default mode network. The featured Neuroplasticity studies mainly concentrate on Primary motor cortex but also cover areas of interest in Transcranial direct-current stimulation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Altered Topological Properties of Grey Matter Structural Covariance Networks in Complete Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury Patients: A Graph Theoretical Network Analysis. (5 citations)
• The Current Evidence Levels for Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Interventions in Treating Depression: A Narrative Review. (4 citations)
• The Generation and Modulation of Distinct Gamma Oscillations with Local, Horizontal, and Feedback Connections in the Primary Visual Cortex: A Model Study on Large-Scale Networks (4 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 Neural Plasticity (based on the number of publications) are:

• Dezhong Yao (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Mijna Hadders-Algra (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Albert Gramsbergen (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Maurice Ptito (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Hao Wu (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (53 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Fudan University (47 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Capital Medical University (41 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• Shandong University (25 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• National Institutes of Health (25 papers) absent 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, 3.77% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.41% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.73% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.73% of all publications and 43.14% 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 for Speech Language Pathologists

Given the extensive research done on Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity, it is essential to highlight how the implications of these studies can open up career opportunities. Particularly, the fields of Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity established a strong foundation for careers such as Speech Language Pathology. The role of a Speech Language Pathologist is fundamental in rehabilitating individuals with speech and language disorders, often dispatched by neurological disorders.

A detailed study and appreciation of the human brain as facilitated by neuroscience and neuroplasticity are essential aspects of their job. They work on enhancing the brain's ability to reorganize itself, form new neural connections throughout life, especially in response to disease or injury.

Across the United States, many institutions offer programs that prepare individuals for this career, and states like Minnesota have a growing need for professionals in this field. If you want to inquire further about this career path, check out our guide on how to become a speech therapist in Minnesota to understand the academic and certification requirements in the state.

Owing to the multi-dimensional, all-encompassing scope of neurology and the countless opportunities it presents, it paves the way for researchers looking for a career that is dynamic, rigorous, and tremendously rewarding.