International Journal of Epilepsy

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Epilepsy (IJEP) is an international peer-reviewed journal on epilepsy and was launched by the Indian Epilepsy Association.

The association has a membership of around 600, with the aim to disseminating knowledge concerning epilepsy globally, providing the latest updates on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of people with epilepsy, promote and encourage research on epilepsy, and reflect the social and psychological burden and impact of epilepsy on people and society at large.

IJEP publishes both basic science and clinical papers bi-annually addressing various aspects of epilepsy.

The journal is directed at neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychiatrists, neuroradiologists, and pediatric epileptologist involved in the research and treatment of a broad range of neurological disorders and focuses on investigations addressing clinical neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, neuroimaging, epilepsy therapeutics, and historical aspects of epilepsy in Ayurveda and homeopathy.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.145

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24939

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	8

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, 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.

• Effect of aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera leaves on pharmacological models of epilepsy and anxiety in mice

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Suvarna, Foram

• Application of mobile phones in epilepsy care

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Lakshmi, Somasundaram, Balasubramanian, Bhanu, Man Mohan

• Drug repositioning

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Man Mohan, Swati, Brij, Natasha, Madhu

• Taurine supplementation to anti-seizure drugs as the promising approach to treat pharmacoresistant epilepsy: A pre-clinical study

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Sandeep, Rajesh

• Melatonin versus chloral hydrate as the sedating agent in performing electroencephalogram in paediatric patients

  Citation: 11

  Authors: C., W., T., C., K., Y.

• Knowledge, attitude and practice of parents regarding pediatric antiepileptic drug therapy

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Minumaria, Kollencheri, Suja

• Assessment of quality of life in Indian adults with epilepsy and their caregivers

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Man Mohan, Anwar, Sanjay, Ekta

• GM2 activator protein deficiency, mimic of Tay-Sachs disease

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Sheena, Dhanya, KP, Natasha, Jayesh, Sheela

• Early-life status epilepticus induces long-term deficits in anxiety and spatial learning in mice

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Gregory, Nowrin, Erin, Joaquin

• A hospital based cross sectional study on comorbid psychiatric problems in persons with epilepsy from north eastern part of India

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Sajjadur, Kamal, Aparajeeta

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