Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (CJNS) is a widely circulated, internationally recognized medical journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles in neurology and neurosciences.

Articles are published in English with abstracts in both English and French.

The Journal is published in January, March, May, July, September, and November in an online format.

The Journal is the official publication of the five member societies of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) -- Canadian Neurological Society (CNS), Canadian Association of Child Neurology (CACN), Canadian Neurosurgical Society (CNSS), Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN) and the Canadian Society of Neuroradiology (CSNR).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.686

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	81

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8298

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	766

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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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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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 Impact of Fatigue on Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

  Citation: 787

  Authors: John D., Amanda, Paul G., Catherine J., T.J.

• Frontal Behavioral Inventory: Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Lobe Dementi

  Citation: 451

  Authors: Andrew, Wilda, Hannah

• Accuracy of Clinical Diagnosis in Parkinsonism — A Prospective Study

  Citation: 420

  Authors: A.H., B., Alex

• 3-Nitropropionic Acid - Exogenous Animal Neurotoxin and Possible Human Striatal Toxin

  Citation: 394

  Authors: A.C., F., P.S., J., M.

• Immune System Response in Alzheimer's Disease

  Citation: 371

  Authors: P.L., H., S., E.G.

• The International Incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Rita, Kirsten M., Jane, Churl-Su, Nathalie, Alexandra D., Callie, Sarah, Harinder, Aylin, Tamara, Jonathan, Clare

• Motor Responses to Sudden Limb Displacements in Primates with Specific CNS Lesions and in Human Patients with Motor System Disorders

  Citation: 330

  Authors: R.G., W.G.

• Disorders of Neuronal Migration

  Citation: 326

  Authors: Peter G.

• Impact of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache on Life-Style, Consulting Behaviour, and Medication Use: A Canadian Population Survey

  Citation: 323

  Authors: John, Helen, Peter, William, R.F., T.J.

• Clinical Description and Roentgenologic Evaluation of Patients with Friedreich's Ataxia

  Citation: 292

  Authors: G., A., G., B., M., C., J.P.

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