What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Neural Systems?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Neural Systems is 6.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Neural Systems indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Neural Systems is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.078 (Q1) and an H-index of 83.

Who publishes International Journal of Neural Systems and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Neural Systems is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,560 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Neural Systems?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Neural Systems is "INT. J. NEURAL SYST". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #4,325Top JournalHybrid

International Journal of Neural Systems

Abbreviation (ISO):INT. J. NEURAL SYST

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Identifier (ISSN):0129-0657(Print)/1793-6462(Online)

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Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.1↓ -0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Neural Systems

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.078

#4,325

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

83 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate39.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

67articles/year

17.94% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Neural Systems is a monthly rigorously peer-reviewed transdisciplinary journal which covers information processing in natural and artificial neural systems. Subjects of special interests are machine learning, computational neuroscience and neurology, and innovative and high-impact articles that cross multiple fields including neurosciences and computer science and engineering. Authors are strongly encouraged to review recent issues of the journal before submission. The journal presents a fresh, undogmatic attitude towards this multi-disciplinary field, aiming to be a forum for novel ideas and improved understanding of collective and cooperative phenomena in systems with computational capabilities.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science90.7%Artificial intelligence77.6%Mathematics63.9%Machine learning61.3%Psychology54.5%Biology52.3%Artificial neural network43.4%Physics41.6%Engineering39.8%Cognitive psychology34.3%Neuroscience33.2%Medicine32.7%Quantum mechanics31.2%Philosophy30.8%Programming language30.2%Statistics30%Pattern recognition (psychology)29.3%Algorithm26.7%Economics24.4%Psychiatry23.3%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence

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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

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Rank53/210

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Rank54/210

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	JCRSCIE	53/210	Q2
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	JCISCIE	54/210	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.1

Articles / Year42

Total Citations0

2025

IF6.4

Articles / Year90

Total Citations169

2024

IF6.6

Articles / Year74

Total Citations843

2023

IF8

Articles / Year79

Total Citations1,239

2022

IF6.325

Articles / Year71

Total Citations1,476

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.1	42	0
2025	6.4	90	169
2024	6.6	74	843
2023	8	79	1,239
2022	6.325	71	1,476
2021	5.866	74	1,509
2020	5.604	91	3,192
2019	6.4	42	1,330
2018	4.58	64	2,436
2017	—	52	1,790
2016	—	66	3,223
2015	—	48	1,935

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,325Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1992-1997, 1999-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.078

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

6.18

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,560 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,251

3-Year Documents219

Citable Documents211

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 Rate28.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Networks and CommunicationsQ1

Medicine (miscellaneous)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: 39.4%

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):

1区 (Zone 1)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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

International Journal of Neural Systems (abbr: INT. J. NEURAL SYST, ISSN: 0129-0657) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd in United States since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.078 (Q1), an H-index of 83.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 67 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,560 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.