Neurological Sciences

Aims & Scope

Neurological Sciences is intended to provide a medium for the communication of results and ideas in the field of neuroscience.

The journal welcomes contributions in both the basic and clinical aspects of the neurosciences.

The official language of the journal is English.

Reports are published in the form of original articles, short communications, editorials, reviews and letters to the editor.

Original articles present the results of experimental or clinical studies in the neurosciences, while short communications are succinct reports permitting the rapid publication of novel results.

Original contributions may be submitted for the special sections History of Neurology, Health Care and Neurological Digressions - a forum for cultural topics related to the neurosciences.

The journal also publishes correspondence book reviews, meeting reports and announcements.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.821

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6540

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4838

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• Rey-Osterrieth complex figure: normative values in an Italian population sample

  Citation: 591

  Authors: P., G., F., F., A.

• The Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB): normative values in an Italian population sample

  Citation: 569

  Authors: I., M., V., F., T., M. L., E., A., P.

• Pathogenic mechanisms following ischemic stroke

  Citation: 515

  Authors: Seyed Esmaeil, William, Maryam, Yaghoob, Hadi Fathi

• Validity of the Italian Version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

  Citation: 486

  Authors: Giuseppe, Daniela, Simone, Cristina, Fabio, Paolo Maria, Michele, Luigi

• Forward and backward span for verbal and visuo-spatial data: standardization and normative data from an Italian adult population

  Citation: 465

  Authors: Marco, Alberto, Carlo, Giovanni Augusto

• The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the world: an update

  Citation: 460

  Authors: G.

• Resting-state brain networks: literature review and clinical applications

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Cristina, Ludovico

• DJ-1( PARK7), a novel gene for autosomal recessive, early onset parkinsonism

  Citation: 331

  Authors: V., P., F., E., N., J. C., A., C. M., B., G., P.

• Normative data for the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in an Italian population sample

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Gabriella, Mattia, Roberto, Carmine, Fabrizia, Rossella, Pietro, Paolo, Dario, Franco, Luigi

• Italian version of the Epworth sleepiness scale: external validity

  Citation: 303

  Authors: L., G., A., L., R., F., R.

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