===== Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology =====

=== 📊 Journal Metrics & Evolution ===
  * Impact Factor: ↑ from 0.95 (2018) to ≈ **1.9 (2023)**
  * SJR (Scimago): **0.447 (Q3 in Neurology)**
  * Scopus Impact Score: ~**0.72 (2024)**
  * Publication frequency: **6 issues/year**
  * Acceptance rate: ~**24–25%**
  * Median time to first decision: **12 days**
  * Median time to final decision: **59 days**
  * Time to online publication after acceptance: **82 days**

=== 👍 Strengths ===
  * [[open_access|Fully Open Access]] (CC BY-NC-SA license)
  * Broad indexing: [[pubmed|PubMed]], Scopus, DOAJ, Embase, etc.
  * Fast and efficient editorial workflow
  * Diverse content types: clinical studies, case reports, images, podcasts, reviews
  * Steady growth in visibility and citation impact

=== ⚠️ Limitations and Weaknesses ===
  * Still in mid-tier impact category (Q3)
  * Limited international collaboration (~5–7%)
  * Slightly delayed post-acceptance publication compared to top-tier journals
  * Mixed author feedback regarding transparency on fees and real review times

=== 🔍 Comparison with peer Indian journal: ''Neurology India'' ===
^ Feature                     ^ AIAN                            ^ Neurology India              ^
| Frequency                  | 6 issues/year                   | Bimonthly                    |
| Impact Factor (2023)       | ~1.9                            | ~0.9                         |
| Indexing                   | PubMed, Scopus, Embase, DOAJ    | Similar                      |
| Acceptance rate            | ~24–25%                         | Not publicly disclosed       |
| Review speed               | 12 days (median to first decision) | Not reported              |

=== ✅ Final Assessment ===
The *Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology* is a steadily growing, efficiently managed open-access journal with a solid reputation in the Indian and regional neurology community. It offers fast review timelines, broad indexing, and diverse formats, making it an attractive venue for authors.

To further improve its global standing:
  * Increase international authorship and collaboration
  * Shorten the post-acceptance publication delay
  * Improve transparency on publication costs and peer-review details

=== ▶️ Recommendation ===
Suitable for researchers seeking:
  * Rapid, indexed publication
  * Strong regional focus with growing international visibility
  * Balanced editorial standards and diverse article types