Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base (JNLS B) is a major publication from the world's leading publisher in neurosurgery.

JNLS B currently serves as the official organ of several national and international neurosurgery and skull base societies.

JNLS B is a peer-reviewed journal publishing original research, review articles, and technical notes covering all aspects of neurological surgery.

The focus of JNLS B includes microsurgery as well as the latest minimally invasive techniques, such as stereotactic-guided surgery, endoscopy, and endovascular procedures.

JNLS B is devoted to the techniques and procedures of skull base surgery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12582

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	651

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.453

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

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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, 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.

• Mechanisms of Perineural Invasion

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Richard, Richard

• Long-Term Outcome of Esthesioneuroblastoma: Hyams Grade Predicts Patient Survival

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Jamie, Caterina, Kerry, Eric, Manolo, Robert, Jan, Michael

• Pathology of Perineural Spread

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Ian

• Complications of Nasoseptal Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Philippe, Daniel, Eric, Carl

• Cochlear Implantation: An Overview

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Nicholas, Eric, Daniel, Matthew

• The Olfactory Strip and Its Preservation in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Maintains Smell and Sinonasal Function

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Mark, Andrew, Tim, Sunny, Nadine, Ali, Henry, Anna, Richard

• Treatment of Temporal Bone Fractures

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Brian, Hilary, Rodney

• Pediatric Pituitary Adenoma: Case Series, Review of the Literature, and a Skull Base Treatment Paradigm

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Avital, Christopher, Christopher, Bruce, Nicholas, Fredric

• Management of Anterior Skull Base Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Christopher, E., Quang

• Facial Nerve Outcome after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: Our Experience

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Vittorio, Manuele, Federica, Massimiliano, Emanuela, Antonio, Sergio, Carlo, Fabrizio

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