International Journal of Neuroscience
📊 Metrics & Ranking
'Impact factor (2023):' 1.7 (Clarivate)'Previous IFs:' ~2.2 (2022), ~2.59 (2021)'5‑year IF:' ~2.0'Scopus CiteScore (2023):' 5.1'SJR (Scimago):' ~0.569 → Q2 in Medicine (misc), Q3 in Neuroscience (misc)'h-index:' ~81'Indexing:' Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed
🔍 Scope & Editorial Focus
The International Journal of Neuroscience (IJN) is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis. Its scope includes:
- Clinical and translational neuroscience
- Neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders
- Epidemiological, imaging, and therapeutic studies
- It discourages purely animal/cellular work and negative meta-analyses
✅ Strengths
- Broad interdisciplinary and clinical-translational focus
- Indexed in major databases (PubMed, WoS, Scopus)
- Consistent publication record since 1978
- Accessible option for clinicians and mid-tier academics
⚠️ Limitations
- Moderate to low impact factor (compared to top journals)
- Limited prestige for basic or high-impact science
- Recent decline in impact metrics may reflect increased competition
🎯 Comparative Snapshot
| Journal | Impact Factor (2024) | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Reviews Neuroscience | ~38.8 | High-impact reviews |
| Nature Neuroscience | ~19.5 | Cutting-edge basic research |
| Journal of Neuroscience | ~3.9 | Broad neuroscience (empirical) |
'International Journal of Neuroscience' | '~1.7' | Clinical/translational neuroscience |
🧭 Recommended For
- Clinical and translational studies in neuroscience
- Papers of solid quality that may not be suitable for high-IF journals
- Authors seeking broad indexing without extreme competition
🚫 Not Ideal For
- High-impact mechanistic or theoretical studies
- Novel basic science findings needing wide exposure
- Experimental neurobiology without clear clinical application
🔄 Final Evaluation
The IJN is a solid Q2/Q3-tier journal for clinical neuroscience and translational work. While it does not compete with top-tier outlets, it offers:
- Reputable indexing
- Moderate visibility
- A good platform for interdisciplinary or applied neuroscience
Use it as a reliable destination for mid-impact manuscripts with clinical relevance. Seek higher-impact venues for cutting-edge or foundational work.