NATURE NEUROSCIENCE

metrics 2024

Driving Excellence in Neuroscientific Discovery

Introduction

NATURE NEUROSCIENCE is a premier journal published by NATURE PORTFOLIO, focusing on cutting-edge research in the field of neuroscience. With an esteemed impact factor that reflects its significance in the academic community, this journal occupies an exceptional place in the 2023 Q1 category for neuroscience (miscellaneous) and boasts a leading Scopus rank of #1 out of 113 in general neuroscience, placing it within the top 1st percentile. Since its inception in 1998, NATURE NEUROSCIENCE has consistently delivered high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to our understanding of the nervous system, driving innovation and scholarship across disciplines. Although it does not offer open access, the journal remains a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay at the forefront of neuroscientific discovery and discussion. Its editorial commitment to excellence ensures that it continually shapes the trajectory of neuroscience research well into 2024 and beyond, making it an indispensable asset for anyone passionate about the brain and its complexities.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank12.26
Journal Impact Factor21.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)25.60
H-Index479
Journal IF Without Self21.20
Eigen Factor0.10
Normal Eigen Factor20.80
Influence13.94
Immediacy Index4.00
Cited Half Life8.90
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI5.85
Total Documents6582
WOS Total Citations69714
SCIMAGO Total Citations258521
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5113
Scopus Journal Rank12.26
Cites / Document (2 Years)14.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)16.24
Cites / Document (4 Years)18.03

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #1/113
Percentile 99.12
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 4/310
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 2/310
Percentile 99.35
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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