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Neurotoxicity Research
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Neurotoxicity Research

1029-8428

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12640

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 167 45 69 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 139
Documents by Best Scientists*: 192
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 90
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.831
Impact Factor: 3.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neurotoxicity Research?

Pharmacology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Neuroscience and Neuroprotection are the subjects of interest in Neurotoxicity Research. The journal addresses concerns in Pharmacology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Oxidative stress, Neurotoxicity, Toxicity and Dopaminergic, Dopamine. In Neurotoxicity Research, Reactive oxygen species and Glutathione are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Oxidative stress research.

While Neurotoxicity is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Methamphetamine and Apoptosis. The majority of Internal medicine studies presented zero in on Hippocampus. More specifically, the research on Endocrinology in Neurotoxicity Research is related to Striatum.

Some problems in Neuroscience that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Neurodegeneration and Parkinson's disease. Neuroprotection research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Excitotoxicity, Glutamate receptor, Neuroinflammation and Cell biology. Topics in Cell biology explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Microglia and Programmed cell death.

  • Pharmacology (26.95%)
  • Internal medicine (25.52%)
  • Endocrinology (22.39%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Dopamine and Reward: The Anhedonia Hypothesis 30 years on (446 citations)
  • Dopamine- or L-DOPA-induced neurotoxicity: the role of dopamine quinone formation and tyrosinase in a model of Parkinson's disease. (412 citations)
  • The 6-hydroxydopamine model of Parkinson's disease. (251 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neurotoxicity Research:

The published articles investigate areas of study like Neuroscience, Neuroprotection, Pharmacology, Neurotoxicity and Internal medicine. Aside from discussions in Neurotoxicity, the published papers also deal with the subject of Biochemistry which intersects with Cell culture disciplines. The works on Internal medicine tackled in the published articles bring together disciplines like Anesthesia and Endocrinology.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Neurotoxicity Research tackles a plethora of topics, such as Pharmacology, Neuroprotection, Oxidative stress, Neurotoxicity and Internal medicine. Issues in Pharmacology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Inflammation, Neuroinflammation, Microglia, Viability assay and Toxicity. Neurotoxicity Research holds forums on Neuroprotection that merges themes from other disciplines such as Neurotrophic factors, Neurodegeneration, CREB, Excitotoxicity and Cell biology.

The study of Oxidative stress encompasses disciplines such as Apoptosis, as well as fields such as Mitochondrion, all of which overlap with one another. It explores topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Endocrinology, Neurology, Neurochemistry and Oncology. The Signal transduction research presented in Neurotoxicity Research explores the relationship between Neuroscience and the closely related topic of Parkinson's disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Sepsis and Cerebral Dysfunction: BBB Damage, Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis and Autophagy as Key Mediators and the Potential Therapeutic Approaches. (11 citations)
  • Toxin Analysis of Freshwater Cyanobacterial and Marine Harmful Algal Blooms on the West Coast of Florida and Implications for Estuarine Environments (10 citations)
  • Liquiritigenin Decreases Aβ Levels and Ameliorates Cognitive Decline by Regulating Microglia M1/M2 Transformation in AD Mice (8 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 Neurotoxicity Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard M. Kostrzewa (60 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Trevor Archer (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gilles J. Guillemin (36 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Juan Segura-Aguilar (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Tomás Palomo (32 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 Neurotoxicity Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Polish Academy of Sciences (87 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • East Tennessee State University (68 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Chile (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (42 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (38 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, 9.62% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.18% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.02% of all publications and 64.54% 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 Opportunities in the Field of Neurotoxicity Research

For those aspiring to contribute to the advancing research in the field of Neurotoxicity, certain career opportunities can be considered. Positions typically range from research scientists, laboratory technicians, to specialized roles such as neurobiologists or neurochemists. Often these roles require advanced degrees such as Masters or Doctorates, with specializations in branches like Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology.

Among these specialized roles, becoming a speech-language pathologist offers the opportunity to directly apply research findings on neurotoxicity in a clinical setting. Pathologists can apply this knowledge in diagnosing and treating patients with severe speech and language problems, often caused by the neurotoxic side effects of certain medical conditions or treatments.

If you are specifically interested in this career path, refer to our article on how to become a speech therapist in Louisiana. This guide provides insights into the educational requirements, certification process, and other relevant details on the profession in the state of Louisiana.

While the realm of Neurotoxicity Research continues to expand and evolve, the demand for competent professionals in these fields is substantial. Diverse careers in scientific research, clinical application, and academia offer opportunities for individuals passionate about the neurosciences to contribute significantly to the understanding of neurotoxicity and its impacts.

Top Publications

  • Is Exposure to BMAA a Risk Factor for Neurodegenerative Diseases? A Response to a Critical Review of the BMAA Hypothesis

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Stanniocalcin 1 Inhibits the Inflammatory Response in Microglia and Protects Against Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy

    Sandra Bonfante;Larissa Joaquim;Maria Eduarda Fileti;Amanda Della Giustina

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Protective Effects of Melatonin on Methamphetamine-Induced Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Rat Model

    Jatuporn Namyen;Kannika Permpoonputtana;Chutikorn Nopparat;Jiraporn Tocharus

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Cannabidiol and Cannabinoid Compounds as Potential Strategies for Treating Parkinson’s Disease and l -DOPA-Induced Dyskinesia

    Nilson Carlos Ferreira Junior;Mauricio dos-Santos-Pereira;Francisco Silveira Guimaraes;Elaine Del Bel

    (2020)
    42 Citations
  • Butyrate Protects Against Salsolinol-Induced Toxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells: Implication for Parkinson's Disease.

    Bruk Getachew;Antonei B. Csoka;Amna Bhatti;Robert L. Copeland

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Antidepressant Drugs Correct the Imbalance Between proBDNF/p75NTR/Sortilin and Mature BDNF/TrkB in the Brain of Mice with Chronic Stress

    C. R. Yang;C. R. Yang;X. Y. Zhang;Y. Liu;J. Y. Du

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Novel Pharmacotherapies in Parkinson's Disease.

    Yousef Tizabi;Bruk Getachew;Michael Aschner

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Neuropathic Pain Dysregulates Gene Expression of the Forebrain Opioid and Dopamine Systems.

    Agnieszka Wawrzczak-Bargieła;Barbara Ziółkowska;Anna Piotrowska;Joanna Starnowska-Sokół

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Neuroprotective Effects of Necrostatin-1 Against Oxidative Stress–Induced Cell Damage: an Involvement of Cathepsin D Inhibition

    Danuta Jantas;Jakub Chwastek;Beata Grygier;Beata Grygier;Władysław Lasoń

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Cortical Brain Age from Pre-treatment to Post-chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancer

    Ashley Henneghan;Vikram Rao;Rebecca A. Harrison;Meghan Karuturi

    (2020)
    28 Citations

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