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Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience
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Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 271 34 37 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 53
Documents by Best Scientists*: 46
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 87
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.53
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience?

Neuroscience, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Stroke, Internal medicine and Anatomy are among the topics commonly tackled in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. Neuroscience research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Neurotrophic factors and Regeneration (biology). The concepts on Physical medicine and rehabilitation presented in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience can also apply to other research fields, including Rehabilitation, Physical therapy and Transcranial magnetic stimulation.

In Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, Motor cortex and Brain stimulation are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Transcranial magnetic stimulation research. The Stroke study tackling the subject of Hemiparesis is the focus of the journal. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Internal medicine, apply to Endocrinology as well.

The journal addresses concerns in Anatomy which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Peripheral nervous system, Lesion and Spinal cord. The presented research on Lesion deals specifically with Anesthesia but it also addresses topics in Neuroprotection. Aside from discussions in Central nervous system, the journal also deals with the subject of Transplantation which intersects with Pathology disciplines.

  • Neuroscience (27.62%)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (15.24%)
  • Stroke (13.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Understanding the pattern of functional recovery after stroke: facts and theories. (490 citations)
  • Repeated sessions of noninvasive brain DC stimulation is associated with motor function improvement in stroke patients. (437 citations)
  • Transcranial direct current stimulation--update 2011. (382 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience:

The published papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Neuroscience, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Stroke, Audiology and Physical therapy. The published papers focus on Neuroscience as well as the interrelated topics of Neurotrophic factors. While Stroke is the key highlight in the published papers, thet also covered some subjects on Transcranial direct-current stimulation and Brain stimulation.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience investigates areas of study like Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Stroke, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Physical therapy and Randomized controlled trial. It aims to bridge the gap between the study of Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Crossover study. Many of the research works in Stroke, specifically Hemiparesis, closely connected to disciplines like Univariate analysis.

It explores research in Activities of daily living and overlapping concepts in Internal medicine to expand the discourse in Hemiparesis. Research in Transcranial magnetic stimulation discussed is concerned with the study of Stimulation as a whole. The study on Physical therapy featured in it expounds on the topic of Rehabilitation in particular.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Kinesthetic illusion induced by visual stimulation influences sensorimotor event-related desynchronization in stroke patients with severe upper-limb paralysis: A pilot study. (2 citations)
  • Physical exercise increases peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factors in patients with cognitive impairment: A meta-analysis. (1 citations)
  • Protective effects of quercetin on traumatic brain injury induced inflammation and oxidative stress in cortex through activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. (1 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 Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Bernhard A. Sabel (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Donald G. Stein (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yun-Hee Kim (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Walter Paulus (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alvaro Pascual-Leone (14 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 Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (45 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Cologne (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Emory University (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Max Planck Society (23 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, 25.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.23% 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 34.62% of all publications and 46.15% 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 Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience

Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience isn’t just a field of interest for researchers and academics; it also provides a range of exciting career opportunities. Professionals who specialize in this area can work as physicians, therapists, medical scientists, and more. For instance, one promising career path in this field is to become a speech therapist. Speech therapists, also known as speech-language pathologists, have specialized skills and knowledge in diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech and language disorders. These professionals are integral to the restorative neurology and neuroscience field, especially when dealing with patients suffering from neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injuries, and more.

While specific requirements might vary by state, the process generally involves earning a related undergraduate degree, completing a master's program in speech-language pathology, gaining requisite supervised clinical experience, and obtaining certification. For those interested in this fulfilling and impactful career, you can learn more about how to become a speech therapist in Minnesota.

Whether you're a student considering your options, a professional looking to shift careers, or someone simply interested in the field, pursuing a career in restorative neurology and neuroscience can lead to life-changing work that stands at the crossroads of research, science, and patient care.

Top Publications

  • Translating concepts of neural repair after stroke: Structural and functional targets for recovery

    Robert W Regenhardt;Hajime Takase;Eng H Lo;David J Lin

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Cell transplantation of retinal ganglion cells derived from hESCs.

    Xiong Zhang;Kevin Tenerelli;Suqian Wu;Suqian Wu;Xin Xia

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Non-invasive brain microcurrent stimulation therapy of long-COVID-19 reduces vascular dysregulation and improves visual and cognitive impairment

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of unilateral neglect in stroke patients: A systematic review and best evidence synthesis

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Bilateral motor priming for post stroke upper extremity hemiparesis: A randomized pilot study.

    Mary Ellen Stoykov;Erin King;Fabian J David;Amanda Vatinno

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Improvement of motor performance in children with cerebral palsy treated with exoskeleton robotic training: A retrospective explorative analysis.

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Non-invasive electrical brain stimulation for vision restoration after stroke : An exploratory randomized trial (REVIS)

    Silja Räty;Carolin Borrmann;Giuseppe Granata;Lizbeth Cardenas-Morales

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Combining neurofeedback with source estimation: Evaluation of an sLORETA neurofeedback protocol for chronic tinnitus treatment.

    Dominik Güntensperger;Tobias Kleinjung;Patrick Neff;Patrick Neff;Patrick Neff;Christian Thüring

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Efficacy of mechanisms of neuroplasticity after a stroke

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • Kinesthetic illusion induced by visual stimulation influences sensorimotor event-related desynchronization in stroke patients with severe upper-limb paralysis: A pilot study.

    Megumi Okawada;Fuminari Kaneko;Keiichiro Shindo;Masaki Yoneta

    (2021)
    12 Citations

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