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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

Fully Open Access (CC BY-NC-SA license)
Broad indexing: 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