OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Reviews in the Neurosciences is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Exploring neuroglial signaling: diversity of molecules implicated in microglia-to-astrocyte neuroimmune communication	53
A systematic review of transcranial direct current stimulation on eye movements and associated psychological function	40
Gut-brain axis mediated therapeutic intervention to mitigate the epileptogenesis: insights from Drosophila melanogaster	35
Targeting NMDA receptor signaling for therapeutic intervention in brain disorders	33
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Research progress on astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles in the pathogenesis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases	32
Fast cortical oscillations as a potential network mechanism for language processing	32
Research advancements on nerve guide conduits for nerve injury repair	31
Simulation of oscillatory dynamics induced by an approximation of grid cell output	30
Dominant mechanism in spinal cord injury-induced immunodeficiency syndrome (SCI-IDS): sympathetic hyperreflexia	30
Extracellular histones as damage-associated molecular patterns in neuroinflammatory responses	28
BDNF gene polymorphisms and substance use disorders: a systematic review	26
Glycolysis as a central pathological axis in neurodegenerative diseases	25
Current potential pathogenic mechanisms of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	24
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Advanced techniques and innovations in peripheral nerve repair: a comprehensive review for clinical and experimental reference	23
Adult ADHD: it is old and new at the same time – what is it?	23
Recent research progress on metabolic syndrome and risk of Parkinson’s disease	22
The neural basis of dialectical thinking: recent advances and future prospects	21
A review of the application of exercise intervention on improving cognition in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: mechanisms and clinical studies	21
Physiology of the kynurenine pathway and its implications in CNS disorders	21
Mitochondria and MICOS – function and modeling	20
An overview of retinal light damage models for preclinical studies on age-related macular degeneration: identifying molecular hallmarks and therapeutic targets	20
Diagnostic machine learning applications on clinical populations using functional near infrared spectroscopy: a review	20

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Role of the basal ganglia in innate and learned behavioural sequences	19
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From cells to vesicles: mechanisms and therapeutic promise of cell- and exosome-based interventions in ischemic stroke	18
The neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of exercise interventions in autistic individuals	18
A review of the application of three-dimensional convolutional neural networks for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease using neuroimaging	15
Data fusion of medical imaging in neurological disorders	15
Diversity of amyloid beta peptide actions	15
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Comparison of data-driven thresholding methods using directed functional brain networks	14
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Exploring the latest findings on endovascular treatments for giant aneurysms: a review	14
Neural mechanisms underlying state mental fatigue: a systematic review and activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis	13
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From nasal respiration to brain dynamic	13
Involvement of microglia in chronic neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury – a systematic review	13
Probiotics and seizure susceptibility in preclinical epilepsy models: mechanistic insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Toward automated prediction of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy	12
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Involvement of nerve growth factor (NGF) in chronic neuropathic pain – a systematic review	12
The role and mechanism of tryptophan – kynurenine metabolic pathway in depression	12
The role of neuroinflammation in PV interneuron impairments in brain networks; implications for cognitive disorders	11
Amphetamine and methylphenidate potential on the recovery from stroke and traumatic brain injury: a review	11
Nanocarriers in glioblastoma treatment: a neuroimmunological perspective	11
The role of the endocannabinoid system in the pathogenesis and treatment of epilepsy	10
A systematic review of the effect of photobiomodulation on the neuroinflammatory response in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases	10
Microstructural alterations of the amygdala in neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disorders: insights from diffusion tensor imaging	10
Theta burst stimulation for enhancing upper extremity motor functions after stroke: a systematic review of clinical and mechanistic evidence	9
Dual-site TMS as a tool to probe effective interactions within the motor network: a review	9
The role of glutamate receptors and transporters in epilepsy: evidence from animal studies	9
Advancements in imaging of intracranial atherosclerotic disease: beyond the arterial lumen to the vessel wall	9
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the preclinical and clinical results of low-field magnetic stimulation in cognitive disorders	9
The neurobiological mechanisms of photoperiod impact on brain functions: a comprehensive review	9
Mitochondrial fission mediated by Drp1-Fis1 pathway and neurodegenerative diseases	9
Exercise-induced modulation of miRNAs and gut microbiome: a holistic approach to neuroprotection in Alzheimer’s disease	8
Targeting the gut–microbiota–brain axis in irritable bowel disease to improve cognitive function – recent knowledge and emerging therapeutic opportunities	8
From thinking fast to moving fast: motor control of fast limb movements in healthy individuals	8
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Brain circuit pathology in Down syndrome: from neurons to neural networks	8
The role of emotion in economic decision making: behavioral and neurophysiological evidence from the Wheel of Fortune Gambling Task	8
Cerebral autoregulation, spreading depolarization, and implications for targeted therapy in brain injury and ischemia	8
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Vestibular function is associated with immune inflammatory response	7
Mechanisms and parameters of photobiomodulation for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders: whether and how to apply?	7
Impact of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on cognition and brain changes: a comprehensive review	7
Insights on cognitive reorganization after hemispherectomy in Rasmussen’s encephalitis. A narrative review	7
Cellular mechanisms of entorhinal cortex spontaneous and navigation-related grid cell oscillations	7
Evolving strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders	7
Understanding visual processing of motion: completing the picture using experimentally driven computational models of MT	7
Recognition and classification of facial expression using artificial intelligence as a key of early detection in neurological disorders	6

Neuroinflammation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and therapeutic implications	6
Exploring the role of vault complex in the nervous system: a literature review	6
In vivo C6 glioma models: an update and a guide toward a more effective preclinical evaluation of potential anti-glioblastoma drugs	6
Functional changes in brain oscillations in dementia: a review	6
Paradoxical kinesia may no longer be a paradox waiting for 100 years to be unraveled	6
Neurobiological mechanisms in the kynurenine pathway and major depressive disorder	6
The role of pain modulation pathway and related brain regions in pain	6
Analysis of radiological features in patients with post-stroke depression and cognitive impairment	6
Phase-amplitude coupling during auditory steady-state stimulation: a methodological review	6
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Advances in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression: a comprehensive review	6
The role of myelin in neurodegeneration: implications for drug targets and neuroprotection strategies	6
Resting-state brain dynamics: insights from oscillatory activity in brain networks	5
The impact of poverty and socioeconomic status on brain, behaviour, and development: a unified framework	5
UK Biobank-centric advances in brain age prediction: a comprehensive review	5
The current approaches to modeling the brain ischemia–reperfusion and inflammation: from animal models toward vascularized and neuroimmune cerebral organoids	5
Revealing the mechanisms of blood–brain barrier in chronic neurodegenerative disease: an opportunity for therapeutic intervention	5
A systematic review of the effects of transcranial photobiomodulation on brain activity in humans	5
Current and promising treatment strategies in glioma	5
The role of antibodies in small fiber neuropathy: a review of currently available evidence	5
Empowering brain cancer diagnosis: harnessing artificial intelligence for advanced imaging insights	5
Impact of carotid stenosis on the outcome of stroke patients submitted to reperfusion treatments: a narrative review	4
Boosted dopamine and blunted serotonin in Tourette syndrome – evidence from in vivo imaging studies	4
The interplay between gut microbiota composition and dementia	4
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Dendritic spines and their role in the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders	4
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Tryptophan metabolism in migraine: a review of experimental and clinical studies and a need to enhance research strategies	4
Studying the Alzheimer’s disease continuum using EEG and fMRI in single-modality and multi-modality settings	4
The role of long noncoding RNAs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	4
Intracortical brain-computer interfaces for improved motor function: a systematic review	4