====== Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience ====== === πŸ“Š Overview === * '''Publisher''': Frontiers Media SA * '''Launch''': 2009 * '''Indexing''': PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science (SCI-E) * '''Impact Factor (2025)''': β‰ˆ 4.5 * '''CiteScore''': β‰ˆ 8.6 * '''Field''': Aging, neurodegeneration, cognitive decline, dementia === βœ… 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: 6–8 weeks. * **Open access & global reach** * All content immediately available. * Strong discoverability and dissemination in non-subscribed institutions. === ⚠️ Weaknesses and Criticisms === * **Publisher reputation (Frontiers Media)** * Previously listed in Jeffrey Beall’s 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. === 🧭 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''' | === πŸ“Œ 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. === πŸ”Ž 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'').