Acta Neuropathologica

Acta Neuropathologica is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the pathology and mechanisms of neurological disease. It was first published in 1961 and is currently published by Springer Science+Business Media. The journal publishes original papers, short communications, and review articles.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Acta Neuropathologica is known for its high standards in neuropathology and experimental neuroscience. The journal's primary focus is on the pathology of neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, neuro-oncology, neuroimmunology, and neuropsychiatry. It also covers the mechanisms of neurological diseases, including molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and neurochemistry.

The journal is indexed in several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 18.174.

Content[edit | edit source]

Acta Neuropathologica publishes a variety of content, including original research articles, short communications, and review articles. The journal also publishes special issues on specific topics in neuropathology and experimental neuroscience.

Original research articles in the journal cover a wide range of topics, including the pathology of neurological diseases, the mechanisms of neurological diseases, and experimental neuroscience. These articles are peer-reviewed and are selected for publication based on their scientific rigor and relevance to the field.

Short communications in the journal are brief reports of novel findings or important observations in neuropathology and experimental neuroscience. These communications are also peer-reviewed and are selected for publication based on their novelty and potential impact on the field.

Review articles in the journal provide comprehensive overviews of current topics in neuropathology and experimental neuroscience. These articles are typically invited by the journal's editors, but unsolicited review articles are also considered for publication.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of Acta Neuropathologica is composed of leading experts in neuropathology and experimental neuroscience from around the world. The board is responsible for the peer review process and the overall quality of the journal's content.