Journal of Neuroscience Research

Full title: Journal of Neuroscience Research (JNR) Publisher: Wiley-Liss Founded: 1975 Frequency: Monthly ISSN: 0360-4012 Impact Factor (2020):

• 2-year IF ≈ 2.59
• 5-year IF ≈ 2.77
• Peak IF ≈ 4.16

Indexing: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science

• Broad thematic coverage: molecular, cellular, systems, developmental, translational neuroscience, and neurological disorders.
• Indexed in major databases: ensuring accessibility and citation potential.
• Accepts diverse article types: original research, reviews, mini-reviews, and commentaries.
• Reasonable review times:
  • First decision in ~2–3 months.
  • Review feedback is often constructive, even after rejection.
• Moderate acceptance rate: ~46% (SciRev data).

• Lower prestige compared to leading journals such as:
  • *Nature Neuroscience* (IF > 20)
  • *Neuron*
  • *Journal of Neuroscience* (IF ~3.9)
• Impact Factor pressure: like many journals, may be influenced by strategies to optimize citation metrics.
• Desk rejections may limit diversity: anecdotal evidence suggests potential for early editorial rejection without full peer review.
• Mixed author experience: while many report fair and useful feedback, others note delays in reviewer assignment and editorial decisions.

*Journal of Neuroscience Research* offers a reliable, mid-tier publication platform with a wide scope and consistent indexing. It provides solid peer review and acceptable turnaround times. However, it lacks the prestige of top-tier journals and may not be ideal for researchers aiming at maximum impact and visibility.