Title:Bibliometrics of CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets: An International Evolution Along Time
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Author(s): Mirna Rossi Barbosa Medeiros, Ana Carolina de Mello Alves Rodrigues, Mariana Rocha Alves, Roberto Cesar Faria e Silva, Lais Francielle Francisca Felício, Lara S.F. Carneiro, Daniel Ferreira Fagundes, Sérgio Machado and Renato Sobral Monteiro-Junior*
Affiliation:
- Post-Graduate Programo of Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros,Brazil
Keywords:
Neuroscience, bibliometric analysis, citation index, journals, trends, geographical regions.
Abstract:
Objective and Method: To investigate trends in the scientific evolution of the journal CNS
& Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets in the neuroscience scope, we compared the contribution of
publications between this journal and others from different geographical regions of the world. To track
research output we conducted a bibliometric analysis of neuroscience research based on the SCimago
Journal and Country Rank® from 2003 to 2017. Journal rankings were verified according to the following
inclusion criteria: journals publishing the neuroscience scope and sub-areas; geographical location
and journal trajectory. Additionally, the total number of original, peer-reviewed and conference
articles was analyzed using bibliometric tools.
Results: Results showed that Europe, North America and the Middle East have been the greatest contributors
of neuroscience publications. Nevertheless, there is a huge discrepancy in the number of
journals per region. Until 2017, Europe was on top with 85 journals in the neuroscience field. Moreover,
research on neuroscience displayed a swift expanding trend, with significant growth in recent
years.
Conclusion: In spite of CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets being a recent journal, it is an
international journal emphasizing quality and innovations, and it is a hallmark on the scientific production
in neuroscience. Research articles on the scope of the potential role of endocannabinoid systems
in central appetite control and in obesity management and the potential of minocycline use in
schizophrenia are paramount examples of innovation. Final results will help scientific researchers to
know the current interests in neuroscience and provide useful information for further investigation and
publication strategies.
