Impact Factor
2.67
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.76
218 total citations
h5-index
15
h5 depth signal
Cited share
43.9%
54 of 123
Total citations
218
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.52
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.4%
3 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Saudi Arabia
323
China
52
Turkey
51
Iraq
12
Austria
12
Citing Fields of Research
Brain Neurological Disorders
165
Vascular Disorders
93
Neuromuscular Disorders
86
Nervous System Disorders
61
Musculoskeletal Disorders
41
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,850
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
123
54 cited publications
Last 12 months
46
11.5 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
46 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Saudi Arabia
323 citing publications
Leading citing field
Brain Neurological Disorders
165 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
26 June 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v15n1, Jan. 2010-
v15n1, Jan. 2010-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Brain Neurological Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Migraines & Headaches
Vascular Disorders
Postural Control
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Pan Arab Union of Neurological Sciences
Contributor
Mustashfá al-Qūwāt al-Musallaḥah al-Riyād
Broad Categories
Neurology
Vascular Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
Congenital Disorders
Migraines & Headaches
MeSH Descriptors
Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Nervous System
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2800
Open DOI
Cerebrovascular and Bleeding Outcomes of Warfarin versus Direct Oral Anticoagulants Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Objectives: To compare the effects on cerebral health in atrial fibrillation patients receiving either warfarin or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Atrial fibrillation is linked to a higher likelihood of both stroke and cognitive impa...
02
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2802
Open DOI
Wearable Sensor Technology and Biomechanical Gait Analysis in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: A Review with Implications for the Saudi Healthcare System
Stroke remains a major cause of disability worldwide, with gait impairment affecting up to 80% of survivors and contributing to long-term dependence, fall risk, and reduced quality of life. In Saudi Arabia, stroke incidence is rising, wi...
03
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2808
Open DOI
Clinical Characteristics of Multiple Sclerosis and Association of MS Severity with Vitamin D Level in the Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Objective: To determine the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the western region of Saudi Arabia and correlate it with its predictors among a cohort of patients. The prevalence of MS is increasing in Saudi Arabia, and is attribute...
04
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2806
Open DOI
Antiseizure Drug Adherence in Pediatric Patients With Epilepsy and the Associated Factors in Saudi Arabia
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of adherence to antiseizure medications and related factors in Saudi Arabia. Pediatric epilepsy presents significant challenges to the well-being and quality of life of children. Adherence to antiseiz...
05
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2798
Open DOI
Efficacy and Safety of Plasma Exchange and Immunoadsorption for Acute Optic Neuritis in Patients with Demyelinating Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Optic neuritis (ON), a common manifestation of demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGA...
06
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2801
Open DOI
A Systematic Comparative Review of Antipsychotic Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of Hiccups
Objective: To evaluate and compare the safety and effectiveness of antipsychotic medications for the treatment of hiccups, thereby guiding clinicians toward evidence-based treatment guidelines. Hiccups are often benign and self-limiting;...
07
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2804
Open DOI
Sub-Regional Motor–Somatosensory Connectivity and Lifespan Plasticity in Functional Networks
Objectives: To determine how cytoarchitectonically defined subdivisions of the primary motor cortex, somatosensory cortex, and supplementary motor area (SMA) reorganize their integration with large-scale brain networks during healthy agi...
08
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2799
Open DOI
Prevalence of Depression Among Patients with Epilepsy in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Objective: To assess the pooled prevalence of depression among epilepsy patients and find the associated demographics and psychosocial factors. Mood disorders are significant comorbidity between patients diagnosed with epilepsy, adversel...
09
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2805
Open DOI
Patient Activation Measures Among Individuals With Epilepsy: A Cross-Sectional Study of an Arabic-Speaking Population
Objectives: To examine patient activation levels among Arabic-speaking adults with epilepsy and to explore their associations with selected clinical and sociodemographic variables. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 109 adu...
10
DOI 10.17712/1658-3183.2807
Open DOI
Relationships Between the Corpus Callosum Index and Current Blood Parameters and Temporal Changes in these Parameters in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate changes in blood parameters and examine the relationships among the corpus callosum index (CCI), plaque characteristics, and blood parameters in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. In MS, the CCI...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 9, no. 3 (July 2004); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 10, no. 2 (Apr. 2005).
Also issued online.