Neuropeptides
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Aims & Scope
The aim of Neuropeptides is the rapid publication of original research and review articles, dealing with the structure, distribution, actions and functions of peptides in the central and peripheral nervous systems. The explosion of research activity in this field has led to the identification of numerous naturally occurring endogenous peptides which act as neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, or trophic factors, to mediate nervous system functions. Increasing numbers of non-peptide ligands of neuropeptide receptors have been developed, which act as agonists or antagonists in peptidergic systems. The journal provides a unique opportunity of integrating the many disciplines involved in all neuropeptide research. The journal publishes articles on all aspects of the neuropeptide field, with particular emphasis on gene regulation of peptide expression, peptide receptor subtypes, transgenic and knockout mice with mutations in genes for neuropeptides and peptide receptors, neuroanatomy, physiology, behaviour, neurotrophic factors, preclinical drug evaluation, clinical studies, and clinical trials.
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ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
NEUROSCIENCES
ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
NEUROSCIENCES
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisNeuropeptides (acronym: npep, abbr: NEUROPEPTIDES, ISSN: 0143-4179) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Churchill Livingstone in Scotland since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.786 (Q2), an H-index of 83.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 55 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,131 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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