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Translational Neurodegeneration
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Translational Neurodegeneration

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 115 87 73 24
Medicine 844 61 61 26

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 198
Documents by Best Scientists*: 143
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 67
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.85
Impact Factor: 15.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Translational neurodegeneration?

The journal investigates studies in Neurology, Neuroscience, Disease, Parkinson's disease and Neurodegeneration. The research on Neurology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Cognition, Pathology, Internal medicine and Dementia. The journal focuses on Cognition research which is adjacent to topics in Cognitive decline.

While Translational neurodegeneration focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Endocrinology and Oncology. Neuroscience research featured in Translational neurodegeneration incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Autophagy, Tau protein and Mitochondrion. It addresses concerns in Disease which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Clinical trial, Bioinformatics, Pathogenesis and Intensive care medicine.

While work presented in Translational neurodegeneration provided substantial information on Parkinson's disease, it also covered topics in Dopaminergic and Parkinsonism. Translational neurodegeneration explores topics in Neurodegeneration which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Neuroinflammation and Cell biology. The journal features studies on Substantia nigra, including topics such as Pars compacta.

  • Neurology (51.13%)
  • Neuroscience (36.33%)
  • Disease (34.41%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease and its potential as therapeutic target (357 citations)
  • Protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases: implications and strategies (245 citations)
  • The endosomal-lysosomal system: from acidification and cargo sorting to neurodegeneration. (244 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Translational neurodegeneration:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Neuroscience, Neurology, Disease, Parkinson's disease and Neurodegeneration. The journal articles about Neuroprotection research are fields of study within Neuroscience but they also intertwine with concepts in Context (language use). While the journal articles focused on Neurology, they were also able to explore topics like Translational research, Cognition, Meta-analysis, Internal medicine and Dementia.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Neurology, Disease, Internal medicine, Neuroscience and Parkinson's disease. Some problems in Neurology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Pathological, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Neurodegeneration, Biomarker (medicine) and Penetrance. The concepts on Disease presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Bioinformatics and Receiver operating characteristic.

The concepts on Internal medicine presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Endocrinology and Oncology. The featured Neuroscience research zeroes in on concepts in Hippocampal formation and Brain aging but also tackles themes under Risk factor (computing), Background information and Ethical concerns. The tackled Parkinson's disease research is interrelated with Gene which concerns subjects like Ataxia.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Cross-talks among GBA mutations, glucocerebrosidase, and α-synuclein in GBA-associated Parkinson's disease and their targeted therapeutic approaches: a comprehensive review (10 citations)
  • Multitasking guardian of mitochondrial quality: Parkin function and Parkinson’s disease (6 citations)
  • COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease: how one crisis worsens the other. (4 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 Translational neurodegeneration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sheng-Di Chen (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Qin Xiao (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Huifang Shang (7 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Pedro Rosa-Neto (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Serge Gauthier (7 papers) published 2 papers 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 Translational neurodegeneration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (52 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Fudan University (15 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Capital Medical University (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • China Medical University (PRC) (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Zhejiang University (11 papers) published 2 papers 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.50% of all publications and 32.50% 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.

Applying Neurodegeneration Research in Speech Therapy

One fascinating exploration of translational neurodegeneration is its application in other medical disciplines such as speech therapy. Speech-language pathologists, particularly those specialising in neurogenic speech disorders, can find immense value in understanding the implications of research on neurodegeneration. For instance, cognition research plays a pivotal role since cognitive decline is a common symptom in patients dealing with neurodegenerative diseases. This is specifically significant when therapists deal with patients suffering from conditions like Parkinson's disease or dementia, where cognition aspects like memory, attention, and language abilities may be significantly impacted. Moreover, knowledge of neurodegeneration can help therapists devise more effective therapy strategies. It might involve integrating cognitive exercises or specific communication techniques in therapy sessions. Understanding Parkinson's disease from a neurological perspective can help therapists anticipate potential speech and swallowing issues and provide early intervention for Parkinsonism symptoms. Hence, for speech-language pathologists who desire to be at the forefront of their field, keeping up-to-date with neurodegeneration research can be invaluable. If one is interested in further exploring this cross-disciplinary approach, they might consider studying neuropsychology or neurology alongside their speech therapy training. For those interested in pursuing a career in this exciting and dynamic field, check out our comprehensive guide on how to be a speech therapist in Illinois. The healthcare industry is growing exponentially, and the demand for professionals who can work at the intersection of various disciplines is higher than ever.

Top Publications

  • Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in Alzheimer’s disease and its pharmaceutical potential

    (2022)
    220 Citations
  • The human olfactory system in two proteinopathies: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

    Isabel Ubeda-Bañon;Daniel Saiz-Sanchez;Alicia Flores-Cuadrado;Ernesto Rioja-Corroto

    (2020)
    118 Citations
  • Alpha-synuclein seeding shows a wide heterogeneity in multiple system atrophy

    (2022)
    115 Citations
  • Advances in the development of new biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

    (2022)
    114 Citations
  • Tauroursodeoxycholic acid: a potential therapeutic tool in neurodegenerative diseases

    (2022)
    105 Citations
  • Plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein and neurofilament light chain for the diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of frontotemporal dementia

    (2021)
    90 Citations
  • A new paradigm for diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases: peripheral exosomes of brain origin

    (2022)
    85 Citations
  • Mitochondria as a target for neuroprotection: role of methylene blue and photobiomodulation

    Luodan Yang;Hannah Youngblood;Chongyun Wu;Quanguang Zhang

    (2020)
    82 Citations
  • Deep brain stimulation for Tourette's syndrome.

    Wenying Xu;Chencheng Zhang;Wissam Deeb;Bhavana Patel

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Neurodegenerative diseases: a hotbed for splicing defects and the potential therapies.

    Dunhui Li;Craig Stewart McIntosh;Craig Stewart McIntosh;Frank Louis Mastaglia;Frank Louis Mastaglia;Steve Donald Wilton;Steve Donald Wilton

    (2021)
    65 Citations

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