What is the Impact Factor of Current Opinion in Neurology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Current Opinion in Neurology is 4.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Current Opinion in Neurology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Current Opinion in Neurology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.375 (Q1) and an H-index of 147.

Who publishes Current Opinion in Neurology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Current Opinion in Neurology is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,621 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Current Opinion in Neurology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Current Opinion in Neurology is "CURR OPIN NEUROL" with common acronym "conr". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,856Top JournalReview JournalHybrid

Current Opinion in Neurology

Acronym:conr

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Abbreviation (ISO):CURR OPIN NEUROL

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Identifier (ISSN):1350-7540(Print)/1473-6551(Online)

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Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.7↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Current Opinion in Neurology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.375

#2,856

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

147

147 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate2.4%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

105articles/year

18.97% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Current Opinion in Neurology is a highly regarded journal offering insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews; covering key subjects such as cerebrovascular disease, developmental disorders, neuroimaging and demyelinating diseases. Published bimonthly, each issue of Current Opinion in Neurology introduces world renowned guest editors and internationally recognized academics within the neurology field, delivering a widespread selection of expert assessments on the latest developments from the most recent literature.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine94.5%Biology79.1%Psychology71.2%Internal medicine63.4%Neuroscience57.5%Psychiatry53.2%Pathology50%Genetics36.9%Disease29.7%Chemistry27.8%Biochemistry26%Endocrinology23.3%Immunology21.6%Physics20.9%Radiology20.6%Surgery20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Clinical Neurology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Rank46/296

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

NEUROSCIENCES

Rank77/330

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Rank92/296

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NEUROSCIENCES

Rank115/330

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY	JCRSCIE	46/296	Q1
NEUROSCIENCES	JCRSCIE	77/330	Q1
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY	JCISCIE	92/296	Q2
NEUROSCIENCES	JCISCIE	115/330	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.7

Articles / Year58

Total Citations30

2025

IF4.4

Articles / Year106

Total Citations391

2024

IF4.1

Articles / Year97

Total Citations1,035

2023

IF4.8

Articles / Year100

Total Citations1,291

2022

IF6.283

Articles / Year101

Total Citations1,728

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.7	58	30
2025	4.4	106	391
2024	4.1	97	1,035
2023	4.8	100	1,291
2022	6.283	101	1,728
2021	5.71	121	3,006
2020	4.207	104	3,186
2019	4.647	127	6,372
2018	4.01	122	5,205
2017	—	103	5,333
2016	—	119	5,973
2015	—	105	5,249

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #2,856Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1993-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicineNeuroscience

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.375

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.48

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,621 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,333

3-Year Documents294

Citable Documents265

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate39.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

NeurologyQ1

Neurology (clinical)Q1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 2.4%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Current Opinion in Neurology (acronym: conr, abbr: CURR OPIN NEUROL, ISSN: 1350-7540) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1993. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.375 (Q1), an H-index of 147.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 105 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,621 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.