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Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Neurodegenerative Diseases

1660-2854

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/229093

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 357 30 27 6
Medicine 3041 26 20 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 43
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 70
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.852
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neurodegenerative Diseases?

Neurodegenerative Diseases mainly tackles studies in Neuroscience, Disease, Internal medicine, Pathology and Parkinson's disease. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Neuroscience, it also covered topics in Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Neurodegeneration and Cell biology. Neurodegenerative Diseases links adjacent topics like Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with Motor neuron.

It addresses concerns in Cell biology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Biochemistry and Amyloid precursor protein. BACE1-AS is a major topic of Amyloid precursor protein research. The BACE1-AS works featured in Neurodegenerative Diseases incorporate elements from Biochemistry of Alzheimer's disease, P3 peptide and Amyloid precursor protein secretase.

Dementia is a primary topic of Disease research in it. The studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology. The research on Pathology discussed in Neurodegenerative Diseases draws on the closely related field of Magnetic resonance imaging.

  • Neuroscience (29.87%)
  • Disease (25.95%)
  • Internal medicine (17.65%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease: the dual syndrome hypothesis. (298 citations)
  • Red blood cells are the major source of alpha-synuclein in blood. (296 citations)
  • Amyloid-beta aggregation. (251 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neurodegenerative Diseases:

The published articles primarily focus on research topics in Neuroscience, Disease, Pathology, Parkinson's disease and Internal medicine. Aside from discussions in Neuroscience, the most cited papers also deal with the subject of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which intersects with Motor neuron disciplines. The featured Disease studies in the most cited publications mainly concentrate on Immunology but also cover areas of interest in Senile plaques.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Neurodegenerative Diseases tackles a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Cohort, MEDLINE and Correlation. While Internal medicine is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Excessive daytime sleepiness and Cardiology. In Neurodegenerative Diseases, Endocrinology, Excitotoxicity, Homocysteic acid, Taurine and Methionine are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research.

It explores topics in Cohort which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Late onset, Pediatrics and Dysphagia. Topics in MEDLINE were tackled in line with various other fields like Psychiatry and Cognitive decline. Balance (ability) study tackled is connected to the field of Parkinson's disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Diffusion Tensor Imaging Reveals Whole-Brain Microstructural Changes in the P301L Mouse Model of Tauopathy. (4 citations)
  • Association between excessive daytime sleepiness and the cholinergic ascending reticular system in Parkinson's disease. (0 citations)
  • Characteristics of late-onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a Chinese cohort. (0 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 Neurodegenerative Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sebastiaan Engelborghs (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Roger M. Nitsch (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • P.P. De Deyn (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Satz Mengensatzproduktion (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Albert C. Ludolph (11 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 Neurodegenerative Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Zurich (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Antwerp (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (12 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, 60.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 75.00% 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.

Further Reading and Resources

For researchers, academics, or professionals interested in contributing to the breadth of knowledge in the field of neurodegenerative diseases and related areas, it's important to understand the professional and licensing requirements relevant to their line of study. The nature of this research often involves direct interaction with patients or clinical subjects, necessitating suitable qualifications.

In particular, speech-language pathology is a discipline intersecting both the medical and research fields, making it crucial for practitioners and researchers to be properly licensed and accredited to allow for effective patient-facing research. Each state has distinct requirements for acquiring and maintaining these licenses. For example, if you're interested in this discipline within the context of Idaho, understanding the specific Idaho SLP license requirements is essential. It will enable you to align your research with practice, gain practical skills, and contribute meaningfully to neurodegenerative disease research.

Securing appropriate professional licensing is just one of many steps toward making your mark in this field. But rest assured, every step you take is a leap toward unveiling the mysteries of the human brain, improving patient care, and inching closer toward potential cures.

Top Publications

  • The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dementia Risk: Potential Pathways to Cognitive Decline

    (2021)
    47 Citations
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Potential to Detect Posttraumatic Neurodegeneration.

    Amanda Eisele;MaryJane Hill-Strathy;Lars Michels;Katrin Rauen

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Herpesvirus Infections and Risk of Parkinson's Disease.

    Alejandra Camacho-Soto;Irene Faust;Brad A Racette;Brad A Racette;David B Clifford

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Review of Available Data for the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Nabiximols Oromucosal Spray (Sativex®) in Multiple Sclerosis Patients with Moderate to Severe Spasticity

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Clinical Phenotype of LRRK2 R1441C in 2 Chinese Sisters.

    Shen-Yang Lim;Jia Lun Lim;Azlina Ahmad-Annuar;Katja Lohmann

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Plasma Cystatin C Correlates with Plasma NfL Levels and Predicts Disease Progression in Parkinson’s Disease

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Neuroprotective and Therapeutic Effects of Tocovid and Twendee-X on Aβ Oligomer-Induced Damage in the SH-SY5Y Cell Line

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Synaptic Neurofilaments and GluN1-Neurofilament Light Chain Interaction in Experimental Models of α-Synucleinopathies

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Heart Rate Variability during wake and sleep in Huntington's Disease patients. An observational, cross-sectional, cohort study

    Jessica Marotta;Carla Piano;Valerio Brunetti;Danilo Genovese

    (2021)
    7 Citations

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