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Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Guilan University of Medical Sciences · Iran · Est. 2015

ISSN2423-4818
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
8
weeks to publish · journal-reported
Fast · vs ~15 wk median
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Scorei
0.175
H-Indexi
9
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.12
Total Worksi
338
Total Citationsi
525
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.55
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences (CJNS) is an international scientific quarterly journal of the Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Guilan, Iran; that publishes papers of significance in all areas of Neurological Sciences. The editors welcome contributions and reports of novel results in any area of neurological sciences (clinical and basic) including neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology, neuro-urology, neuro-pharmacology, molecular and cellular neurosciences and neurogenetic in the format of Original Papers, Review Articles, Brief Communications, Case reports and Letters to the Editor.

General Information

Country / RegionIran
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2015
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications338
Publisher OrgGuilan University of Medical Sciences
OA Since2014
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Submission Info

APC Cost$100Below median
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~8 weeks
Acceptance Rate30%
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2423-4818
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$100
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
28
56
2018
29
37
2019
29
74
2020
28
49
2021
40
58
2022
32
29
2023
37
34
2024
36
14
2025

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

NeurologyQ4
Neurology (clinical)Q4
Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Q4
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Neurology (clinical)Psychiatry and Mental HealthNeurology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Multiple Sclerosis Research StudiesStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchEpilepsy research and treatmentEEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesPsychosomatic Disorders and Their TreatmentsPeripheral Neuropathies and DisordersHealth and Well-being Studies

Frequently asked questions about Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Is Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences?

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.175.

Is Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences?

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences (CJNS) is an international scientific quarterly journal of the Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Guilan, Iran; that publishes papers of significance in all areas of Neurological Sciences. The editors welcome contributions and reports of novel results in any area of neurological sciences (clinical and basic) including neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology, neuro-urology, neuro-pharmacology, molecular and cellular neurosciences and neurogenetic in the format of Original Papers, Review Articles, Brief Com

What is the acceptance rate of Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences?

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 30%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

How much does it cost to publish in Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences?

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $100 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref