Current Protocols in Neuroscience
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papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Current Protocols in Neuroscience is a one-stop resource for finding and adapting the best models and methods for all types of neuroscience experiments. Updated every three months in all formats, CPNS is constantly evolving to keep pace with the very latest discoveries and developments. A year of these quarterly updates is included in the initial CPNS purchase price.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus databaseThis journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
No WoS category details available for this journal.
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 32 | 448 |
| 2019 | — | 28 | 691 |
| 2018 | — | 24 | 1,298 |
| 2017 | — | 26 | 810 |
| 2016 | — | 21 | 530 |
| 2015 | — | 20 | 274 |
| 2014 | — | 15 | 783 |
| 2013 | — | 19 | 452 |
| 2012 | — | 25 | 959 |
| 2011 | — | 27 | 2,214 |
| 2010 | — | 22 | 1,100 |
| 2009 | — | 25 | 2,617 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Current Protocols in Neuroscience
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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