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-