NeuroReport

Top Research Topics at Neuroreport?

Neuroreport tackles a plethora of topics, such as Neuroscience, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Central nervous system and Cell biology. Topics like Electrophysiology, Hippocampus, Stimulus (physiology), Stimulation and Cognition are tackled as part of the discussions on Neuroscience. The Electrophysiology study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Electroencephalography.

While the journal focused on Cognition, it was also able to explore topics like Cognitive psychology and Audiology. Neuroreport explores topics in Audiology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Developmental psychology and Perception. The journal focuses on different Internal medicine studies like Glutamate receptor, Agonist, Neuropeptide, Striatum and Antagonist.

Endocrinology research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Receptor and Gene expression. The journal addresses concerns in Central nervous system which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Cerebral cortex, Anatomy and Spinal cord. Neuroreport dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Cell biology and Neuroglia.

• Neuroscience (35.20%)
• Internal medicine (29.11%)
• Endocrinology (27.98%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness (1183 citations)
• Dissociation of reward anticipation and outcome with event-related fMRI (1099 citations)
• Modulating emotional responses: effects of a neocortical network on the limbic system. (1098 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neuroreport:

The published articles explore disciplines such as Neuroscience, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Central nervous system and Cognition. The journal publications facilitate discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gene expression and Cell biology. While Endocrinology is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Glutamate receptor and Receptor.

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

• Internal medicine
• Gene
• Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Pharmacology, Endocrinology, Neuroscience and Hippocampus. The journal emphasizes research on Internal medicine, which includes concerns such as Ischemia. The featured Pharmacology research encompasses issues not only in the field but also those in the adjacent area of disciplines such as

• Downregulation and upregulation, which have a strong connection to Cell biology,
• Inflammation and related Apoptosis,
• Protein kinase B, which have a strong connection to PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway..

The work on Endocrinology tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Receptor and Neurodegeneration. Cognition, Stimulation, Working memory, Auditory cortex and Neuroimaging are some of the study areas of Neuroscience discussed. It explores issues in Hippocampus which can be linked to other research areas like Hippocampal formation, Prefrontal cortex and Behavioural despair test.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Sesamol alleviates chronic intermittent hypoxia-induced cognitive deficits via inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation in rats. (4 citations)
• Comparative study of the reorganization in bilateral motor and sensory cortices after spinal cord hemisection in mice. (2 citations)
• Vitamin K2 protects against Aβ42-induced neurotoxicity by activating autophagy and improving mitochondrial function in Drosophila. (2 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 Neuroreport (based on the number of publications) are:

• Risto Näätänen (51 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Tomas Hökfelt (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Kjell Fuxe (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Lutz Jäncke (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Angela D. Friederici (25 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Karolinska Institutet (235 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Max Planck Society (191 papers) absent at the last edition,
• French Institute of Health and Medical Research (180 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Harvard University (154 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Centre national de la recherche scientifique (152 papers) published 1 paper 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, 10.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 1.82% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.24% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.85% of all publications and 89.09% 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 Paths in Neuroscience: The Role of a Speech Therapist

One commonly overlooked path in the field of neuroscience is the profession of a speech-language pathologist, often referred to as a speech therapist. This career path combines facets of audiology, neuropsychology, and cognitive psychology with a clear focus on communication disorders. Speech therapists often work with patients suffering from a variety of neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. The role involves the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of communication, speech, and language disorders, which are often a direct result of damage to the nervous system. The profession can be quite interconnected with the fields discussed throughout Neuroreport. For example, understanding the workings of the hippocampus and auditory stimulus can be crucial in this career. Similarly, a good grasp on the human anatomy, specifically the central nervous system, is essential in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. For those readers considering furthering their career in neuroscience and making a direct, life-altering impact on people's lives, this path could be a great fit. For more details on how to become a speech-language pathologist and specific requirements for practicing in Oklahoma, check out this guide on how to be a speech therapist in Oklahoma. This link will provide insight into the necessary educational background, the estimated time for completion, possible career prospects, and salary expectations in the state.