International Journal of Neuroscience

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Neuroscience publishes original research articles, reviews, brief scientific reports, case studies, letters to the editor and book reviews concerned with problems of the nervous system and related clinical studies, epidemiology, neuropathology, medical and surgical treatment options and outcomes, neuropsychology and other topics related to the research and care of persons with neurologic disorders.

The focus of the journal is clinical and transitional research.

Topics covered include but are not limited to: ALS, ataxia, autism, brain tumors, child neurology, demyelinating diseases, epilepsy, genetics, headache, lysosomal storage disease, mitochondrial dysfunction, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, myopathy, neurodegenerative diseases, neuromuscular disorders, neuropharmacology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, pain, sleep disorders, stroke, and other areas related to the neurosciences.

The International Journal of Neuroscience does not encourage articles which are cell based studies; animal studies (the preference is to receive mainly clinical papers with key animal work as opposed to general research that has been published before); meta-analyses; negative genetics studies; or case reports.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.569

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	81

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10225

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	978

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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

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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.

• Subjective and Objective Sleepiness in the Active Individual

  Citation: 2398

  Authors: Torbjörn, Mats

• Neuroinflammation pathways: a general review

  Citation: 516

  Authors: Tara, Ramin, Soheil Zorofchian, Habsah Abdul, Gokula

• The Use of the Morris Water Maze in the Study of Memory and Learning

  Citation: 495

  Authors: Rachel, Yaacov, Shlomo

• Microglia, neuroinflammation, and beta-amyloid protein in Alzheimer's disease

  Citation: 495

  Authors: Zhiyou, M. Delwar, Liang-Jun

• NORMATIVE DATA AND A SHORT FORM OF THE BARRATT IMPULSIVENESS SCALE

  Citation: 444

  Authors: MARCELLO

• Single Auditory Units in the Superior Olivary Complex: II: Locations of Unit Categories and Tonotopic Organization

  Citation: 391

  Authors: John J., Barbara E., Shelley S.

• Use of Brief Cognitive Tests to Identify Individuals in the Community with Clinically Diagnosed Alzheimer's Disease

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Marilyn, Laurel A., Paul A., James O., Denis A., H. Harris

• CORTISOL DECREASES AND SEROTONIN AND DOPAMINE INCREASE FOLLOWING MASSAGE THERAPY

  Citation: 340

  Authors: TIFFANY, MARIA, MIGUEL, SAUL, CYNTHIA

• AROMAS OF ROSEMARY AND LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OILS DIFFERENTIALLY AFFECT COGNITION AND MOOD IN HEALTHY ADULTS

  Citation: 318

  Authors: MARK, JENNY, KEITH, PAUL

• Aromatherapy Facts and Fictions: A Scientific Analysis of Olfactory Effects on Mood, Physiology and Behavior

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Rachel S.

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