Neuropharmacology

Aims & Scope

Neuropharmacology publishes high quality, original research within the discipline of neuroscience.

The emphasis of Neuropharmacology is on the study and understanding of the actions of known exogenous and endogenous chemical agents on neurobiological processes in the mammalian nervous system.

Work with non-mammalian and invertebrate species may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

The journal does not usually accept clinical research, although neuropharmacological studies in humans may be considered on the condition that they provide novel insight into either the actions of drugs and/or neurobiological mechanisms.

The journal only considers submissions in which the chemical structures and compositions of experimental agents are readily available in the literature or disclosed by the authors in the submitted manuscript.

Similarly, manuscripts describing the use of natural products will only be considered if the active ingredient is known and disclosed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.6
2024	4.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.589

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	199

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2165

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4346

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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 Neuroscience and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, 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.

• A review of central 5-HT receptors and their function

  Citation: 2560

  Authors: Nicholas M., Trevor

• The metabotropic glutamate receptors: Structure and functions

  Citation: 1840

  Authors: J.-P., R.

• Goal-directed instrumental action: contingency and incentive learning and their cortical substrates

  Citation: 1176

  Authors: Bernard W, Anthony

• CNS plasticity and assessment of forelimb sensorimotor outcome in unilateral rat models of stroke, cortical ablation, parkinsonism and spinal cord injury

  Citation: 1110

  Authors: Timothy, Sheila M, J.Leigh, Jennifer L, Sondra T

• Transport of brain-derived neurotrophic factor across the blood–brain barrier

  Citation: 1065

  Authors: Weihong, William A, Melita B, Jonathan, Abba J

• Proposals for the classification and nomenclature of functional receptors for 5-hydroxytryptamine

  Citation: 1026

  Authors: P.B., G., W., J.R., P.P.A., D.N., E.J., B.P., P.R.

• Pharmacological agents acting at subtypes of metabotropic glutamate receptors

  Citation: 920

  Authors: Darryle D., David E., James A.

• Towards a glutamate hypothesis of depression

  Citation: 881

  Authors: Gerard, Giulia, Maurizio

• Structural plasticity associated with exposure to drugs of abuse

  Citation: 850

  Authors: Terry E., Bryan

• Efficacy of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in Alzheimer's disease

  Citation: 825

  Authors: Gabriella, Michela, Diego Dal, Catia, Rosaria, Francesco

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