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Neurology International
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Neurology International

2035-8385

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/neurolint

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 322 26 27 8
Medicine 2983 18 22 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 66
Documents by Best Scientists*: 69
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 29
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.021
Impact Factor: 3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neurology International?

Neurology International generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology, Disease and Stroke. The research on Internal medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gastroenterology, Multiple sclerosis, Immunology and Cardiology. The majority of Multiple sclerosis studies are focused on the issues of Expanded Disability Status Scale.

The study on Cardiology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Diastole. Topics in Pathology explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in White matter and Magnetic resonance imaging. The Magnetic resonance imaging study which was featured in the journal aims to expound on the research in Radiology.

The in-depth study on Disease also explores topics in the intersecting field of Neurology. In Neurology International, Physical therapy and Surgery are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Stroke research. Topics in Physical therapy were tackled in line with various other fields like Randomized controlled trial and Physical medicine and rehabilitation.

  • Internal medicine (24.34%)
  • Pediatrics (15.46%)
  • Pathology (15.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diagnosis of brain death (68 citations)
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (54 citations)
  • Cerebral venous thrombosis: diagnosis dilemma (46 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neurology International:

The journal publications mostly deal with topics like Pathology, Physical therapy, Disease, Pediatrics and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. While the published articles focused on Pathology, they were also able to explore topics like Mean arterial pressure, Magnetic resonance imaging, Cerebral blood flow and Intracranial pressure. The Disease studies which were featured in the most cited articles aim to expound on the research in Internal medicine.

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:

The aim of Neurology International is to expand the discussion of research in Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Disease, Multiple sclerosis and Pandemic. Gastroenterology and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the journal have an impact. The studies on Pediatrics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Stroke, Brain tumor, Complication and Deep brain stimulation.

It discusses concepts in Cerebral infarction under Stroke and how they intertwine with disciplines like Cerebral autoregulation. Topics in Disease explored in Neurology International were investigated in conjunction with research in Stage (cooking), Virus, Outbreak and House call. The Multiple sclerosis works featured in Neurology International incorporate elements from Neuroimaging, Lesion, Cognition and Telemedicine.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Acute and Post-Acute Neurological Complications of COVID-19. (8 citations)
  • Impacts of music intervention on dementia: A review using meta-narrative method and agenda for future research (5 citations)
  • Telemedicine during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Outpatients Service Perspective. (3 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 Neurology International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Marco Orsini (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Victor Hugo Bastos (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael A. Meyer (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marco Antonio Araujo Leite (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Osvaldo J. M. Nascimento (12 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 Neurology International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Federal Fluminense University (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Federal University of São Paulo (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Federal University of Piauí (9 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, 22.64% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.20% of all publications and 58.54% 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 Neurology

It's clear that the field of neurology and associated research topics in Neurology International are diverse and expansive, with opportunities to contribute to a variety of specialized areas. For those interested in becoming part of this vital field of medicine and research, there are several career pathways to consider. One such pathway is to become a speech pathologist, a healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders. A speech pathologist's role intersects with neurology in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions that affect speech, language, and swallowing. These may include stroke, brain injury, and degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis or ALS. If you're based in North Dakota and considering a career in this field, there are specific requirements you'll have to fulfill. These include earning a relevant bachelor's degree, completing a master's program in speech-language pathology, and gaining hands-on experience through a clinical fellowship. For more specific speech pathologist requirements in North Dakota, you can find further resources and detailed guides online. Investing in a career in neurology and related medical professions can be greatly fulfilling, both personally and professionally. With the ongoing research in areas like stroke, multiple sclerosis, and disease pathologies, the relevance and importance of neurology in healthcare can't be overlooked. Whether your interest lies in clinical practice, research, or both, neuropathology offers a fulfilling career pathway.

Top Publications

  • Impact of COVID-19 in AChR Myasthenia Gravis and the Safety of Vaccines: Data from an Italian Cohort

    (2022)
    69 Citations
  • Brain Structural and Functional Alterations in Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Financial Incapacity of Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: What Neurologists Need to Know about Where the Impairment Lies

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Median-to-Ulnar Nerve Communication in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An Electrophysiological Study

    Vincenzo Di Stefano;Andrea Gagliardo;Filomena Barbone;Michela Vitale

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Scientific Rationale for the Treatment of Cognitive Deficits from Long COVID

    (2023)
    14 Citations
  • Co-Designing a New Yoga-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Survivors of Stroke: A Formative Evaluation

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Sleep and Chronobiology as a Key to Understand Cluster Headache

    (2023)
    11 Citations
  • Lights on for Autism: Exploring Photobiomodulation as an Effective Therapeutic Option

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Self-Awareness of Cognitive Efficiency, Cognitive Status, Insight, and Financial Capacity in Patients with Mild AD, aMCI, and Healthy Controls: An Intriguing Liaison with Clinical Implications?

    (2022)
    10 Citations

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