Progress in Neurobiology

Top Research Topics at Progress in Neurobiology?

The journal investigates areas of study like Neuroscience, Central nervous system, Disease, Receptor and Neuroprotection. In particular, the Neuroscience works presented emphasize discussions on Nervous system. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Synaptic plasticity and Long-term potentiation.

• Neuroscience (92.71%)
• Central nervous system (10.98%)
• Disease (7.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Descending control of pain. (2368 citations)
• The basal ganglia: focused selection and inhibition of competing motor programs. (2043 citations)
• FROM MOTIVATION TO ACTION: FUNCTIONAL INTERFACE BETWEEN THE LIMBIC SYSTEM AND THE MOTOR SYSTEM (2018 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Progress in Neurobiology:

The most cited papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Neuroscience, Central nervous system, Receptor, Neurotransmission and Synaptic plasticity. The journal publications explore research in Glutamate receptor and overlapping concepts in NMDA receptor to expand the discourse in Neuroscience. The studies tackled in the most cited articles, which mainly focus on Synaptic plasticity, apply to Long-term potentiation as well.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Gene
• Internal medicine
• Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal facilitates discussions on Neuroscience, Cell biology, Disease, Synaptic plasticity and Hippocampus. It facilitated presentations on Neuroscience research, particularly Cognition, Central nervous system, Sensory system, Hippocampal formation and Neuropathic pain. The study on Cognition presented in Progress in Neurobiology intersects with subjects under the field of Cortex (anatomy).

It focuses on Neuropathic pain as well as the interrelated topic of Chronic pain. Studies on Cell biology discussed in the journal link to the field of Neurodegeneration. The journal is mostly focused on Disease, specifically Dementia.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Ferroptosis and its potential role in the physiopathology of Parkinson's Disease. (19 citations)
• The thalamus integrates the macrosystems of the brain to facilitate complex, adaptive brain network dynamics. (16 citations)
• The predictive global neuronal workspace: A formal active inference model of visual consciousness. (16 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Progress in Neurobiology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Harald Hampel (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Max R. Bennett (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jun Chen (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Edmund T. Rolls (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
• David Prvulovic (11 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Progress in Neurobiology (based on the number of publications) are:

• French Institute of Health and Medical Research (45 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Centre national de la recherche scientifique (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Karolinska Institutet (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• University of Milan (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Sydney (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 0.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.05% of all publications and 61.90% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Applications of the research in real-world scenarios

The articles and research conducted and published in Progress in Neurobiology do not merely exist in a vacuum. They have real world implications and applications that impact several professions and lives around the world, including that of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). For instance, understanding neurological diseases and the function of the central nervous system can form a crucial part of an SLP's career.

To become an SLP, a license and registration are important and often mandatory in several states, including South Carolina. The licensure process typically involves thorough education, examination, and fulfillment of the state's qualifications, such as the south carolina slp license requirements.

Once licensed, these professionals can use the most recent research developments published in Progress in Neurobiology to enhance their practice. Research papers on neurodegeneration, for example, may provide insights into innovative methods for assisting patients with dementia. The latest findings in the field of neuropathic pain may offer SLPs alternative strategies to help their clients who are suffering from this condition.

Therefore, keeping up with the latest research from Progress in Neurobiology presents a strategic advantage both for the advancement of those in the field, and for the benefit of the patients they serve every day.