===== Journal of Neuroradiology ===== === 📊 Journal Metrics === * **Impact Factor**: ~2.4 (2023) * **5-Year Impact Factor**: ~2.6 * **CiteScore (Scopus)**: ~5.3 * **SCImago Rank (SJR)**: Q2 in Radiology and Neurology (~0.76) * **h-index**: 50 * **Publication Frequency**: Bi-monthly * **Indexing**: Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed * **Time to Publication**: ~3 months (acceptance to publication) === 🧠 Scope and Audience === The journal focuses on diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology, including: * Stroke and neurovascular disease * Pediatric neuroradiology * Advanced CT and MRI techniques * Endovascular therapies Target audience includes neuroradiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiology researchers. === ✅ Strengths === * Mid-tier reputation with stable impact metrics * Indexed in all major databases * Moderate speed of publication (~3 months) * Strong European visibility, particularly in interventional radiology * Accepts a wide range of article types (original articles, case reports, technical notes) === ⚠️ Limitations === * Not as competitive as top-tier journals like: * ''AJNR'' (Impact Factor ~3.7) * ''NeuroImage: Clinical'' (Impact Factor ~4.9) * Primarily European editorial board—may have limited impact in North America * Generalist in scope—does not lead in any specific neuroradiological niche * Some institutions may undervalue due to lower IF === 🛠️ Ideal for... === * Clinical and translational studies in neuroradiology * Researchers seeking balanced visibility and turnaround time * Early-career authors aiming for reputable, accessible publication === 📌 Final Assessment === The ''Journal of Neuroradiology'' is a respected, moderate-impact option. While not ideal for high-profile or fast-