Acta Epileptologica

Aims & Scope

Acta Epileptologica is dedicated to advancing people’s understanding of epilepsy by providing a forum to share the latest research.

The main focus of the journal covers all aspects related to epilepsy, topics include but are not limited to basic research, practical management of epilepsy, neuroimaging, therapeutic trials, case report, social and psychological burden.

In addition to the mechanisms of epileptogenesis, broader comorbidities of epilepsy, new treatments and their measures.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.301

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16600

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	106

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine and Neuroscience, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The hidden rhythms of epilepsy: exploring biological clocks and epileptic seizure dynamics

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Ruili, Xuan, Jiaoyang, Xiaofeng

• SLC2A1 variants cause late-onset epilepsy and the genetic-dependent stage feature

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Dongming, Jing, Zisheng, Hongjun, Kai, Linxia, Qiongxiang, Dongfang, Jiayi, Yan, Hong, Pengyu, Jie, Sheng, Bingmei, Bin, Weiping

• Efficacy and safety of modified medium-chain triglyceride ketogenic diet in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Hua, Yao, Jing, Peiqi, Zheng, Kai, Xiaoli, Liming

• Precision diagnosis and treatment of vitamin metabolism-related epilepsy

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Yajing, Guoyan, Zihan, Yan, Yuqing, Yanchun

• Advancements in the application of nanotechnology for the management of epileptic seizures

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Honglu, Ding, Guoxing, Jianhong, Jun

• Effects of stigma on the quality of life in patients with epilepsy

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Chunmei, Yuping, Zheng

• Impact of prenatal, neonatal, and postnatal factors on epilepsy risk in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Imen, Emna, Rahil

• Effective treatment of NR2F1-related epilepsy with perampanel

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Xiao, Kai, Yutang, Yuehua, Han, Yuwu

• Variants of TSC1 are associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy and focal epilepsy without tuberous sclerosis

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Nanxiang, Zhihong, Xiangyun, Bingmei, Xuqing, Sheng, Zilong, Pengyu, Na, Yiwu, Weiping

• Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke epilepsy: a mini-review

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Nicholas, Gbolahan, Emmanuel, Ikponmwosa Jude, Abdulrahmon, Owolabi, Adetola Emmanuel, Tejiri, Wuraola, Oluwaseun, Chidinma, Oluwatobi, Yewande Abigail

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