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Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.68

h-Index

2024-2025

 89

Rank

2024-2025

 9775

SJR

2024-2025

 0.594

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
Abbreviation Clin. Neurol. Neurosurg.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Surgery (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q3)
h-index 89
Overall Rank/Ranking 9775
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.594
Impact Score 1.68
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 18726968, 03038467
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1974-1976, 1978-2025




Aim and Scope


Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is devoted to publishing papers and reports on the clinical aspects of neurology and neurosurgery. It is an international forum for papers of high scientific standard that are of interest to Neurologists and Neurosurgeons world-wide. Professor Peter Paul De Deyn, Scientific Director of the Institute Born-Bunge at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, is the Editor-in-Chief


About Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery


Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Surgery (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is 9775. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.594. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 89. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery journal is 18726968, 03038467. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is cited by a total of 2536 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is 1.68, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery IF is decreased by a factor of 0.15 and approximate percentage change is -8.2% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is 1.68. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.68
2023 1.83
2022 1.85
2021 1.84
2020 1.75
2019 1.58
2018 1.75
2017 1.83
2016 1.51
2015 1.44
2014 1.37

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery h-index


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Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery has an h-index of 89. It means 89 articles of this journal have more than 89 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery ISSN


The ISSN of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is 18726968, 03038467. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

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Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is 9775. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.594. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.594
2023 0.608
2022 0.538
2021 0.571
2020 0.587
2019 0.619
2018 0.628
2017 0.719
2016 0.658
2015 0.592
2014 0.525

Ranking of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9775
2023 8798
2022 9634
2021 8719
2020 8608
2019 7973
2018 7672
2017 6568
2016 7196
2015 7976
2014 8602

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Publisher


Table Setting

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1974-1976, 1978-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is Clin. Neurol. Neurosurg.. This abbreviation ('Clin. Neurol. Neurosurg.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery


If your research field is/are related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Surgery (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery latest impact IF is 1.68. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.85 (2022) and 1.37 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.68 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.594, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.719 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.525 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.68.


What's the latest h-index of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The latest h-index of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is 89.


Who's the publisher of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is currently ranked 9775 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6568 in 2017 and its lowest position of 9775 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is Clin. Neurol. Neurosurg..


Is the "Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery encompasses the following areas:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Surgery
  • Neurology (clinical)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18726968, 03038467.


What's the best quartile of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The best quartile for the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery?

The Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1974-1976, 1978-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.68
2023 1.83
2022 1.85
2021 1.84
2020 1.75
2019 1.58
2018 1.75
2017 1.83
2016 1.51
2015 1.44
2014 1.37



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