Journal of Huntington's Disease

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Huntington's Disease is an international multidisciplinary journal to facilitate progress in understanding the genetics, molecular correlates, pathogenesis, pharmacology, diagnosis and treatment of Huntington's disease and related disorders.

The journal publishes research reports, reviews, short communications, letters-to-the-editor, and will consider research that has negative findings.

The journal is dedicated to providing an open forum for original research in basic science, translational research and clinical medicine that will expedite our fundamental understanding and improve treatment of Huntington's disease and related disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	2.10

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	368

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.347

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2905

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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.

• Oxidative Stress and Huntington’s Disease: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Amit, Rajiv R.

• DNA Mismatch Repair and its Role in Huntington’s Disease

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Ravi R., Anna

• Huntington’s Disease Pathogenesis: Two Sequential Components

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Eun Pyo, Marcy E., Vanessa C., Lesley, Peter, Michael, Darren G., Jeffrey D., Seung, James F., Jong-Min

• A Transgenic Minipig Model of Huntington's Disease

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Monika, Marian, Stefan, Petr, Antonin, Jana, Atsushi, Tetsuya, Jiri, Monika, Silvia, Andreas, Svatava, Petra, Radek, Emily M., Leslie M., Jan, Hana, David S., Elena, Marian, Martin, Jan

• Large Genetic Animal Models of Huntington's Disease

  Citation: 85

  Authors: A. Jennifer, David S.

• Clinical Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Huntington Disease: Expert-Based Consensus Guidelines on Agitation, Anxiety, Apathy, Psychosis and Sleep Disorders

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Karen E., Erik, David, Carolyn, Mary, Nathan, Daniel, Clement, Josef, LaVonne Veatch

• Modifiers of CAG/CTG Repeat Instability: Insights from Mammalian Models

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Vanessa C., Vincent

• Unawareness of Deficits in Huntington's Disease

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Emilia J., Jennifer C., David, Julie S.

• Physical Therapy and Exercise Interventions in Huntington’s Disease: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Nora E., Ashwini K., Deb, Anne, Monica, Lynda, Judith, Lori

• Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers for Huntington’s Disease

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Lauren M., Edward J.

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