Introduction
Neuroscience Bulletin is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal that provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of neuroscience research. It is published by Springer Nature and has been in publication since 2015. The journal's impact factor is an important measure of its influence in the scientific community. In this article, we will discuss the impact factor of Neuroscience Bulletin and its trends over the years.
Current Impact Factor
As of 2021, the impact factor of Neuroscience Bulletin is 5.721, meaning that on average, each article published in the journal has been cited 5.721 times in the last two years. This is a significant increase from the impact factor of 4.123 in 2020, indicating the journal's growing influence in the field of neuroscience research.
Impact Factor Trend
Since its inception, Neuroscience Bulletin has seen a steady increase in its impact factor. The journal's first impact factor in 2016 was 2.439, which increased to 3.950 in 2017, and steadily rose to 4.123 in 2020. In 2021, the impact factor has made a significant leap to 5.721. This upward trend reflects the quality and relevance of the research published in the journal, as well as the growing interest in neuroscience research among the scientific community.
Comparison with Other Neuroscience Journals
Neuroscience Bulletin's impact factor places it among the top tier neuroscience journals. According to the 2020 Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the highest impact factor in the field of neuroscience is held by Nature Neuroscience, with an impact factor of 23.796. This is followed by Annual Review of Neuroscience, with an impact factor of 14.946. Neuroscience Bulletin's impact factor of 4.123 in 2020 placed it in the middle tier among all neuroscience journals, but the significant increase in 2021 has propelled it into the top tier.
Conclusion
Neuroscience Bulletin's impact factor has been steadily rising since its inception, and the 2021 impact factor of 5.721 is a testament to the journal's growing influence and relevance in the field of neuroscience research. The journal's high-quality and up-to-date coverage of neuroscience research make it an important platform for scientific discussions and advancements in the field. As the interest in neuroscience continues to grow, Neuroscience Bulletin's impact factor is set to rise even further.
