Journal of Neurology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Neurology is an international peer-reviewed journal which provides a source for publishing original communications and reviews on clinical neurology covering the whole field.

In addition, Letters to the Editors serve as a forum for clinical cases and the exchange of ideas which highlight important new findings.

A section on Neurological progress serves to summarise the major findings in certain fields of neurology.

Commentaries on new developments in clinical neuroscience, which may be commissioned or submitted, are published as editorials.

Every neurologist interested in the current diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders needs access to the information contained in this valuable journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.6
2024	4.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1943

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	8271

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.687

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	168

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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.

• The Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire: a measure of symptoms commonly experienced after head injury and its reliability

  Citation: 1128

  Authors: N. S., S., F. J., N. E. G., D. T.

• Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

  Citation: 733

  Authors: Stefan, Hans Peter

• Prospective assessment of falls in Parkinson's disease

  Citation: 652

  Authors: Bastiaan R., Yvette A. M., Monique, Mirjam, Aeilko H.

• From unresponsive wakefulness to minimally conscious PLUS and functional locked-in syndromes: recent advances in our understanding of disorders of consciousness

  Citation: 539

  Authors: Marie-Aurélie, Audrey, Aurore, Gustave, Steven

• Cognitive deficits in Parkinson’s disease

  Citation: 519

  Authors: B., Bernard

• The role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis: The need for effective antioxidant therapy

  Citation: 484

  Authors: Daniel, Yossi, Eldad

• Update on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromyelitis optica: Recommendations of the Neuromyelitis Optica Study Group (NEMOS)

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Corinna, Sven, Achim, Friedemann, Sven, Brigitte, Nadja, Ingo, Orhan, Tania

• Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on sleep quality in university students and administration staff

  Citation: 444

  Authors: Sara, Alessandra, Antonella, Vincenza, Samantha, Daniela, Caterina, Andrea, Luigi

• Staging of the intracerebral inclusion body pathology associated with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (preclinical and clinical stages)

  Citation: 434

  Authors: Heiko, Kelly, Hansjürgen, John, Daniele, Udo

• PDQ-39: a review of the development, validation and application of a Parkinson’s disease quality of life questionnaire and its associated measures

  Citation: 427

  Authors: V., C., R.

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