Neuroscience Bulletin

Aims & Scope

Neuroscience Bulletin (NB), the official journal of the Chinese Neuroscience Society, is published monthly by Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Springer.

NB aims to publish research advances in the field of neuroscience and promote exchange of scientific ideas within the community.

The journal publishes original papers on various topics in neuroscience and focuses on potential disease implications on the nervous system.

NB welcomes research contributions on molecular, cellular, or developmental neuroscience using multidisciplinary approaches and functional strategies.

We feature full-length original articles, reviews, methods, letters to the editor, insights, and research highlights.

As the official journal of the Chinese Neuroscience Society, which currently has more than 12,000 members in China, NB is devoted to facilitating communications between Chinese neuroscientists and their international colleagues.

The journal is recognized as the most influential publication in neuroscience research in China.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.8
2024	5.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.515

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2347

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2003

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 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.

• An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Heterogeneity and Treatment Options

  Citation: 730

  Authors: Anne, Marilena M., Nicholas, Adam J.

• Oxidative stress in Alzheimer’s disease

  Citation: 644

  Authors: Zhichun, Chunjiu

• Dual Functions of Microglia in Ischemic Stroke

  Citation: 447

  Authors: Chuan, Luo-Qi, Xiao-Tong, Zi-Wei, Sheng, Man, Dale B., Long-Jun, Dai-Shi

• Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: A Nationwide Multi-center Population-based Study Among Children Aged 6 to 12 Years

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Hao, Xiu, Weili, Xiaobing, Lijie, Xuerong, Tingyu, Yi, Hongyan, Xiang, Meng, Kun, Lan, Erzhen, Xiaoling, Lili, Chunpei, Xudong, Yuanfeng, Ding, Andy, Eric, Yi, Jisheng, Zhongsheng, Yong-hui, Yi

• A Review of the Functional and Anatomical Default Mode Network in Schizophrenia

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Mao-Lin, Xiao-Fen, J. John, Jun-Jie, Yan-Hui, Zong-Chang, Ying, Xiao-Gang, Jin-Song

• Emerging role of Toll-like receptors in the control of pain and itch

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Tong, Yong-Jing, Ru-Rong

• Regulation of Pain and Itch by TRP Channels

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Carlene, Rupali, Sven-Eric, Yong, Wolfgang B.

• Olfactory Dysfunction as an Early Biomarker in Parkinson’s Disease

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Michelle E., James F., John E.

• Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease: Recent Advancement

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Sharvari, Kedar S, Lokesh K

• Behavioral animal models of depression | 抑郁症动物模型的研究进展

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Hua-Cheng, Xiong, Manas, Xin-Hong, Tian-Ming

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