International Journal of Stroke

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Stroke is the only, truly international stroke journal.

We focus on the clinical aspect of stroke with basic science contributions in areas of clinical interest.

To facilitate the international nature of the journal, our Associate Editors from Europe, Asia, South America and North America coordinate segments of the journal.

These segments are Reviews, Leading Opinions, Research, Panorama, Clinical Trial Protocols and Guidelines.

International Journal of Stroke is fully peer-reviewed. · Leading opinions: publishing rapid and concise responses by world opinion leaders to recent developments in stroke worldwide. · Topical reviews: producing overviews of recent developments in stroke by leaders in their field. · Original contributions: publishing articles from clinical or basic science researchers which are relevant to professionals working in the field of stroke. · Panoramas: pieces focusing on the burden of disease and the structures in place to manage its ever-increasing reach. · Protocols: articles highlighting this important preliminary component of the clinical trial research process.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8.7
2024	6.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1563

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2064

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.917

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	105

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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.

• World Stroke Organization (WSO): Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2022

  Citation: 2033

  Authors: Valery L, Michael, Bo, Sheila, Ralph L, Werner, Marc, Jeyaraj, Patrice

• Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge

  Citation: 1033

  Authors: Giuseppe, Fabian, Gianfranco

• Part I: Frequency of Depression after Stroke: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

  Citation: 887

  Authors: Maree L., Kristen

• Agreed definitions and a shared vision for new standards in stroke recovery research: The Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable taskforce

  Citation: 844

  Authors: Julie, Kathryn S, Gert, Nick S, Steven L, Karen, John W, Lara A, S Thomas, Dale, Steven C

• Oxidative Stress and Its Role in the Pathogenesis of Ischaemic Stroke

  Citation: 803

  Authors: C. L., U.

• European Stroke Organisation (ESO) Guidelines for the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage

  Citation: 622

  Authors: Thorsten, Rustam Al-Shahi, Ronnie, Hanne, Charlotte, Laszlo, Michael, Sagi, Catharina J. M., Derk, A. David, Carlos, Joan, Karsten, Jesper, Risto O., Erich, Karsten, Christian, Turgut, Brenda M., Danilo, Andreas, Markus

• Canadian stroke best practice recommendations: Stroke rehabilitation practice guidelines, update 2015

  Citation: 503

  Authors: Debbie, M Patrice, Amanda, Adam, Peter G, Stephen, Mark, Dar, Sean, Maridee, Ev, Mary-Lou, Ester, Marilyn, Rosemary, Annie, Sarah, Nancy, Brenda, Bridget, Luchie, Valentine, Matthew, Sue, Gabrielle, John, Karen, Caitlin, Marie-Emmanuelle, Darcy, Ryan, Jerome, Laura, Annette, Jacqueline, Mubeen, Lyn K., Ashleigh, Shannon, Norine, Robert

• Global Burden of Intracranial Atherosclerosis

  Citation: 486

  Authors: Lawrence K.S.

• Stroke in COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 445

  Authors: Stefania, Rosa, Steven, Hugh S

• Standardized measurement of sensorimotor recovery in stroke trials: Consensus-based core recommendations from the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Gert, Natasha A, Karen, Coralie, Myzoon, Leonid, Gustavo, Carolee, Erwin EH, Steven L, John W, Julie

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