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Neurological Sciences
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Neurological Sciences

1590-1874

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10072

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 57 296 789 36
Medicine 606 240 503 31

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 679
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1190
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 90
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.821
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neurological Sciences?

Neurological Sciences is mainly concerned with subjects like Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Internal medicine and Pediatrics. While Neurological Sciences focused on Neurology, it was also able to explore topics like Anesthesia, Migraine, Disease, Pathology and Multiple sclerosis. Aura and Chronic Migraine are among the areas of Migraine tackled.

Physical therapy, MEDLINE and Intensive care medicine are some topics wherein Neurosurgery research discussed in Neurological Sciences have an impact. The studies on Neuroradiology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Stroke, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Some problems in Internal medicine that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology.

  • Neurology (59.30%)
  • Neurosurgery (42.51%)
  • Neuroradiology (37.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the world: an update. (541 citations)
  • Rey-Osterrieth complex figure: normative values in an Italian population sample (477 citations)
  • The Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB): normative values in an Italian population sample. (402 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neurological Sciences:

The most cited papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Neurology, Neurosurgery, Internal medicine, Neuroradiology and Disease. The published articles explore research in Physical therapy and overlapping concepts in Quality of life and Physical medicine and rehabilitation to expand the discourse in Neurology. The published articles with studies in Neuroradiology featured incorporate elements of Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology and Pathology.

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:

Neurological Sciences aims to foster the development of research in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Internal medicine and Pediatrics. It facilitates discussions on Neurology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Disease, Parkinson's disease, Pathology, Stroke and Multiple sclerosis. The journal addresses concerns in Neurosurgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Anesthesia, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Retrospective cohort study, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Epilepsy.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Pandemic are all subfields of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research that were featured in Neurological Sciences. Neuroradiology research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Text mining, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology and MEDLINE. The journal holds forums on Internal medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Is Guillain-Barrè syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2? Case report and literature review. (24 citations)
  • Intracranial hemorrhage in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. (18 citations)
  • Telemedicine for management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through COVID-19 tail. (17 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 Neurological Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gennaro Bussone (111 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Antonio Federico (94 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Licia Grazzi (83 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • G. Bussone (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Andrea Salmaggi (70 papers) published 5 papers 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 Neurological Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sapienza University of Rome (297 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milan (261 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Turin (182 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 17 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Siena (165 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 13 less than at the previous edition,
  • Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (162 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 2 more than 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, 11.82% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.59% of all publications and 54.95% 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 Pathways in Neurological Sciences

Expanding on the different fields within Neurological Sciences, there are a variety of career pathways available for individuals interested in entering these fields of research. One such career is a Speech Language Pathologist. These professionals work closely with patients who have difficulties with speech and communication, often as a result of neurological conditions. Becoming a speech-language pathologist typically requires a master's degree in the field and state licensure which requires a minimum number of clinical hours. Additionally, professionals in the field often need to complete continuing education to keep their skills and knowledge current. The requirements to become a speech-language pathologist can vary from state to state in the United States. For instance, the requirements in Arizona include a Master's degree from a recognized institution with specific coursework related to speech pathology and a passing score on a national examination. Further details on the speech pathologist requirements in Arizona includes a supervised professional practice and an ethical examination. Choosing a path in Neurological Sciences can lead to a diverse range of roles, from clinician to researcher, each making a vital contribution to our understanding and treatment of neurological conditions. It's a continually evolving field that offers a long and fulfilling professional journey.

Top Publications

  • Dementia care and COVID-19 pandemic: a necessary digital revolution.

    Luca Cuffaro;Francesco Di Lorenzo;Simona Bonavita;Gioacchino Tedeschi

    (2020)
    192 Citations
  • Diagnosis and treatment of Chiari malformation and syringomyelia in adults: international consensus document

    Palma Ciaramitaro;Luca Massimi;Alessandro Bertuccio;Alessandra Solari

    (2021)
    120 Citations
  • Long-term neurological manifestations of COVID-19: prevalence and predictive factors.

    Andrea Pilotto;Viviana Cristillo;Stefano Cotti Piccinelli;Nicola Zoppi

    (2021)
    114 Citations
  • Early neurological manifestations of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

    Veria Vacchiano;P. Riguzzi;L. Volpi;M. Tappatà

    (2020)
    87 Citations
  • HLA and immunological features of SARS-CoV-2-induced Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Gian Luigi Gigli;Gian Luigi Gigli;Alberto Vogrig;Annacarmen Nilo;Martina Fabris

    (2020)
    84 Citations
  • Seizure in patients with COVID-19.

    Amir Emami;Nima Fadakar;Ali Akbari;Mehrzad Lotfi

    (2020)
    78 Citations
  • Direct and indirect neurological, cognitive, and behavioral effects of COVID-19 on the healthy elderly, mild-cognitive-impairment, and Alzheimer's disease populations.

    Francesco Iodice;Valeria Cassano;Paolo Maria Rossini

    (2021)
    72 Citations
  • Challenges and management of neurological and psychiatric manifestations in SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) patients.

    Alessandro Orsini;Martina Corsi;Andrea Santangelo;Antonella Riva

    (2020)
    72 Citations

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