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Top Journals in Developmental Neuroscience

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Developmental Neuroscience, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Developmental Neuroscience falls under area Neuroscience.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Alzheimer's and Dementia


Alzheimer's and Dementia is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Epidemiology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Alzheimer's and Dementia is 515. ISSN of this journal is/are 15525279, 15525260.

Impact Score: 6.85 h-Index: 178 SJR: 3.6 Overall Ranking: 515



2. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General


Journal of Experimental Psychology: General is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Psychology: General is 1333. ISSN of this journal is/are 00963445, 19392222.

Impact Score: 4.03 h-Index: 196 SJR: 2.076 Overall Ranking: 1333


3. Fluids and Barriers of the CNS


Fluids and Barriers of the CNS is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Neurology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Fluids and Barriers of the CNS is 1545. ISSN of this journal is/are 20458118.

Impact Score: 5.85 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.931 Overall Ranking: 1545


4. Molecular Autism


Molecular Autism is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Autism is 1986. ISSN of this journal is/are 20402392.

Impact Score: 5.48 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.671 Overall Ranking: 1986


5. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology


Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology is 2134. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698749, 00121622.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 176 SJR: 1.6 Overall Ranking: 2134



6. Experimental Neurology


Experimental Neurology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Neurology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Experimental Neurology is 2388. ISSN of this journal is/are 00144886, 10902430.

Impact Score: 4.57 h-Index: 212 SJR: 1.499 Overall Ranking: 2388


7. Developmental Neurobiology


Developmental Neurobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Developmental Neurobiology is 2577. ISSN of this journal is/are 1932846X, 19328451.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 143 SJR: 1.437 Overall Ranking: 2577


8. International Journal of Behavioral Development


International Journal of Behavioral Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Education (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Behavioral Development is 2753. ISSN of this journal is/are 01650254, 14640651.

Impact Score: 4.26 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.384 Overall Ranking: 2753


9. Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience


Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience is 3102. ISSN of this journal is/are 16625137.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.296 Overall Ranking: 3102



10. Psychophysiology


Psychophysiology is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Neurology (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Psychophysiology is 3234. ISSN of this journal is/are 00485772, 14698986.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 182 SJR: 1.265 Overall Ranking: 3234


11. Current Research in Neurobiology


Current Research in Neurobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Bioengineering (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Current Research in Neurobiology is 3638. ISSN of this journal is/are 2665945X.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 11 SJR: 1.184 Overall Ranking: 3638


12. npj Science of Learning


npj Science of Learning is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of npj Science of Learning is 3649. ISSN of this journal is/are 20567936.

Impact Score: 2.96 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.182 Overall Ranking: 3649


13. Neural Regeneration Research


Neural Regeneration Research is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. The overall rank of Neural Regeneration Research is 3653. ISSN of this journal is/are 18767958, 16735374.

Impact Score: 4.72 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.181 Overall Ranking: 3653



14. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders


Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is 3834. ISSN of this journal is/are 21957177, 21957185.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 40 SJR: 1.15 Overall Ranking: 3834


15. Advances in Simulation


Advances in Simulation is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Advances in Simulation is 4229. ISSN of this journal is/are 20590628.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4229


16. Neural Development


Neural Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Neural Development is 4321. ISSN of this journal is/are 17498104.

Impact Score: 1.61 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.07 Overall Ranking: 4321


17. British Journal of Developmental Psychology


British Journal of Developmental Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of British Journal of Developmental Psychology is 5103. ISSN of this journal is/are 2044835X, 0261510X.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 95 SJR: 0.968 Overall Ranking: 5103


18. Developmental Neuroscience


Developmental Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q2); Neurology (Q2). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Developmental Neuroscience is 5374. ISSN of this journal is/are 03785866, 14219859.

Impact Score: 1.99 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.937 Overall Ranking: 5374


19. Current Developmental Disorders Reports


Current Developmental Disorders Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing. The overall rank of Current Developmental Disorders Reports is 5713. ISSN of this journal is/are 21962987.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.898 Overall Ranking: 5713


20. Developmental Psychobiology


Developmental Psychobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Developmental Biology (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Developmental Psychobiology is 5997. ISSN of this journal is/are 00121630, 10982302.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 108 SJR: 0.87 Overall Ranking: 5997


21. Pediatric Neurology


Pediatric Neurology is a journal covering the categories related to Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Neurology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Pediatric Neurology is 6493. ISSN of this journal is/are 18735150, 08878994.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 111 SJR: 0.825 Overall Ranking: 6493


22. Brain, Behavior and Evolution


Brain, Behavior and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Brain, Behavior and Evolution is 7927. ISSN of this journal is/are 14219743, 00068977.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 86 SJR: 0.712 Overall Ranking: 7927


23. Neurotoxicology and Teratology


Neurotoxicology and Teratology is a journal covering the categories related to Toxicology (Q2); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Neurotoxicology and Teratology is 8437. ISSN of this journal is/are 08920362, 18729738.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 116 SJR: 0.677 Overall Ranking: 8437


24. Neurotrauma Reports


Neurotrauma Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Neurotrauma Reports is 9030. ISSN of this journal is/are 2689288X.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.64 Overall Ranking: 9030


25. Brain and Development


Brain and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Brain and Development is 10367. ISSN of this journal is/are 18727131, 03877604.

Impact Score: 1.39 h-Index: 98 SJR: 0.561 Overall Ranking: 10367


26. International Journal of Developmental Sciences


International Journal of Developmental Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Social Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q3); Aging (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Developmental Sciences is 10391. ISSN of this journal is/are 21917485, 2192001X.

Impact Score: 0.56 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.56 Overall Ranking: 10391


27. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience


International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q3). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience is 10675. ISSN of this journal is/are 07365748, 1873474X.

Impact Score: 1.75 h-Index: 101 SJR: 0.545 Overall Ranking: 10675


28. Current Neurovascular Research


Current Neurovascular Research is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q3); Neurology (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Bentham Science Publishers. The overall rank of Current Neurovascular Research is 10917. ISSN of this journal is/are 15672026, 18755739.

Impact Score: 1.49 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.532 Overall Ranking: 10917


29. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience


Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Neuroscience (Q3); Neurology (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience is 10980. ISSN of this journal is/are 18783627, 09226028.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 87 SJR: 0.53 Overall Ranking: 10980


30. Journal of Language Evolution


Journal of Language Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Language Evolution is 11016. ISSN of this journal is/are 2058458X.

Impact Score: 1.19 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.528 Overall Ranking: 11016


31. Developmental Neurorehabilitation


Developmental Neurorehabilitation is a journal covering the categories related to Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of Developmental Neurorehabilitation is 11760. ISSN of this journal is/are 17518423.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.491 Overall Ranking: 11760


32. Paladyn


Paladyn is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q3); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q3); Human-Computer Interaction (Q3); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Paladyn is 11924. ISSN of this journal is/are 20814836.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.483 Overall Ranking: 11924


33. NeuroSignals


NeuroSignals is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q3); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG. The overall rank of NeuroSignals is 11961. ISSN of this journal is/are 14248638, 1424862X.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.481 Overall Ranking: 11961


34. Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities


Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a journal covering the categories related to Neurology (Q3); Neurology (clinical) (Q3); Rehabilitation (Q3); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is 16004. ISSN of this journal is/are 23297026, 23297018.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.321 Overall Ranking: 16004


35. OBM Neurobiology


OBM Neurobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4); Neurology (Q4); Neurology (clinical) (Q4). It is published by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. The overall rank of OBM Neurobiology is 20881. ISSN of this journal is/are 25734407.

Impact Score: 0.94 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.205 Overall Ranking: 20881


36. Vascular Cell


Vascular Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q4); Computer Networks and Communications (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4); Neurology (Q4). It is published by Publiverse Online srl. The overall rank of Vascular Cell is 22316. ISSN of this journal is/are 2045824X.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.183 Overall Ranking: 22316


37. Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology


Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology is a book series covering the categories related to Anatomy (Q4); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology is 26013. ISSN of this journal is/are 26622068, 26622076.

Impact Score: 0.26 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.133 Overall Ranking: 26013


38. Devenir


Devenir is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q4); Pediatrics (Q4); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q4). It is published by Editions Medecine et Hygiene. The overall rank of Devenir is 26425. ISSN of this journal is/are 10158154.

Impact Score: 0.08 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.129 Overall Ranking: 26425


39. Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seuran Toimituksia


Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seuran Toimituksia is a book series covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q4); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q4); Developmental Neuroscience (Q4); Education (Q4); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seuran Toimituksia is 29160. ISSN of this journal is/are 03551768, 26702401.

Impact Score: 0.16 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.105 Overall Ranking: 29160








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Developmental Neuroscience or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Developmental Neuroscience


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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