Surgical Neurology International

Aims & Scope

Surgical Neurology International® (SNI) is an open access, Internet-only journal that publishes the latest developments in the field of neurosurgery and related clinical and basic neurosciences.

SNI® will also discuss timely and controversial clinical, social, ethical, and political subjects related to the neurosciences of its readers worldwide.

SNI® is an independent publication that is not affiliated with any society or organization.

The journal welcomes papers and opinions from neurosurgeons and clinical and basic neuroscientists everywhere.

Articles submitted to SNI must undergo a double-blind peer review process.

SNI publishes on a continuous basis, currently averaging 25 articles per month.

Its papers can be downloaded for free by anyone.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.351

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15134

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1490

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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
• 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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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.

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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.

• Machine learning algorithms for predicting outcomes of traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Evan, Syed Faraz, John, Omar, Julia, Katie, Joanna, Meic, Christian

• The efficacy of postoperative middle meningeal artery embolization on chronic subdural hematoma – A multicentered randomized controlled trial

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Alexander, Denesh, Soe San, Sophia, Shivendra, Gregory, Kendal, David, Peter

• Eagle syndrome: An updated review

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Serena, Vittorio, Fabrizio, Francesca Romana, Fabrizio, Alessandra, Daniele, Riccardo, Riccardo Antonio

• Enhancing microsurgical skills in neurosurgery residents of low-income countries: A comprehensive guide

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Carlos Salvador Ovalle, Alfredo Espinosa, Alvaro, Iype, Albert, Edgar Fragoza, Manuel Encarnacion, Issael Ramirez, Renat, Macario Arellano, Eduardo Diaz, Arturo Muñoz, Jesus, Matias, Sabino, Nicola

• Recent advances of 3D-printing in spine surgery

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Javed, Zaitoon, Georgios, Venkataramana, Shreya, Syed Faraz, Christian

• Lhermitte–Duclos disease: A systematic review

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Aued Iaed, Tariq, Ziyad Fahad, Alwaleed, Sherif

• Evolution of the meta-neurosurgeon: A systematic review of the current technical capabilities, limitations, and applications of augmented reality in neurosurgery

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Nikhil, Arka N., Talha, Stephen Paul, Nicolas Matheo, Fritz, Jacquelyn, Jacob, Edward G.

• Posterior fossa tumors in children: An update and new concepts

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Juan Pablo, María Florencia, Mariana Estefanía, Juan Manuel

• Surgical Neurology International

  Citation: 11

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• Tumor treating fields for the treatment of glioblastoma: Current understanding and future perspectives

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Antonio, Augusto, Nicola Pio, Veronica, Guido, Matteo, Kashyap, Francesco

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