Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience ====== === π Overview === * '''Publisher''': Frontiers Media SA * '''Launch''': 2009 * '''Indexing''': PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science (SCI-E) * '''Impact Factor (2025)''': β 4.5 * '''CiteScore''': β 8.6 * '''Field''': Aging, neurodegeneration, cognitive decline, dementia === β Strengths === * **High visibility and citation metrics** * Q1 journal in aging neuroscience. * >180,000 citations since launch. * 4th most cited journal in Geriatrics & Gerontology (open access). * **Interactive peer review** * Dialogue-based system among reviewers, editors, and authors. * Median time to first decision: 6β8 weeks. * **Open access & global reach** * All content immediately available. * Strong discoverability and dissemination in non-subscribed institutions. === β οΈ Weaknesses and Criticisms === * **Publisher reputation (Frontiers Media)** * Previously listed in Jeffrey Beallβs list of potentially predatory publishers. * Criticized for pressuring editors to accept more papers and for monetizing the APC (article processing charge) model. * **Peer review concerns** * Reports of inconsistent quality and potential editorial bias toward acceptance. * Editorial independence questioned in past controversies (e.g., removal of rigorous editors). * **Ethical oversight** * Past retractions in sister journals (e.g., *Frontiers in Psychology*) due to editorial interference and ethical disputes. === π§ Who Should Consider It? === ^ You are... ^ Verdict ^ | A researcher seeking fast, visible publication | '''Recommended''' | | Focused on top-tier selectivity and academic prestige | '''Use with caution''' | | A clinician referencing systematic reviews | '''Check methodology critically''' | === π Summary Judgment === Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience is a widely cited, open-access journal with rapid review and good thematic focus on aging-related neuroscience. However, concerns about publisher practices, peer review rigor, and editorial independence warrant a critical eye when publishing or citing. === π Tips Before Submitting or Citing === * Analyze reviewer comments if available. * Assess author background and affiliations. * Prioritize well-structured, methodologically robust articles. * Consider alternative journals for high-prestige submissions (e.g., ''Aging Cell'', ''Neurobiology of Aging''). frontiers_in_aging_neuroscience.txt Last modified: 2025/07/09 15:51by administrador