Stroke Research and Treatment

Aims & Scope

Stroke Research and Treatment is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that provides a platform for clinicians and basic scientists interested in cerebral circulation and associated diseases.

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to risk factors, symptomatology, imaging, pathophysiology, treatment and stroke care delivery systems, as well as rehabilitation of stroke.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• 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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 950.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

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  Citation: 646

  Authors: Eric S.

• Rehabilitation with Poststroke Motor Recovery: A Review with a Focus on Neural Plasticity

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Naoyuki, Shin-Ichi

• Depression after Stroke and Risk of Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Francesco, Nicoletta, Annamaria, Cristina, Vittorio, Giuseppe, Elio, Massimo

• Physical Activity in Hospitalised Stroke Patients

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Tanya, Julie

• Reduced Cardiorespiratory Fitness after Stroke: Biological Consequences and Exercise-Induced Adaptations

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Sandra A., Eileen, Marilyn J., Frederick M.

• Walking Adaptability after a Stroke and Its Assessment in Clinical Settings

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Chitralakshmi K., David J., Emily J.

• Flow Diverters for Intracranial Aneurysms

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Yazan J., Darshan, Tareq, Charles J., Chirag D.

• Factors Associated with Poststroke Fatigue: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Amélie, Stéphanie, Régis, Hilde

• The Importance of Psychological and Social Factors in Influencing the Uptake and Maintenance of Physical Activity after Stroke: A Structured Review of the Empirical Literature

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Jacqui, Tracey, Thilo, Steve

• Protocol Variations and Six-Minute Walk Test Performance in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 56

  Authors: A., D. L., E., P., N. J., J., R.