OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Reviews in the Neurosciences is 2. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Probiotic effects on anxiety-like behavior in animal models	59
Exploring neuroglial signaling: diversity of molecules implicated in microglia-to-astrocyte neuroimmune communication	31
Putative neural consequences of captivity for elephants and cetaceans	29
A systematic review of transcranial direct current stimulation on eye movements and associated psychological function	28
Research progress on astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles in the pathogenesis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases	26
Targeting NMDA receptor signaling for therapeutic intervention in brain disorders	24
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Scoping review of the risk factors and time frame for development of post-traumatic hydrocephalus	21
Advances in point-of-care platforms for traumatic brain injury: recent developments in diagnostics	20
Research advancements on nerve guide conduits for nerve injury repair	19
Advanced techniques and innovations in peripheral nerve repair: a comprehensive review for clinical and experimental reference	18
Dominant mechanism in spinal cord injury-induced immunodeficiency syndrome (SCI-IDS): sympathetic hyperreflexia	18
The effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the nervous system: a review of neurological impacts caused by human coronaviruses	18
Simulation of oscillatory dynamics induced by an approximation of grid cell output	18
Extracellular histones as damage-associated molecular patterns in neuroinflammatory responses	18
Adult ADHD: it is old and new at the same time – what is it?	17
Current potential pathogenic mechanisms of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	17
An overview of retinal light damage models for preclinical studies on age-related macular degeneration: identifying molecular hallmarks and therapeutic targets	17
Recent research progress on metabolic syndrome and risk of Parkinson’s disease	16
Acute cerebrovascular events in severe and nonsevere COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16
A review of the application of exercise intervention on improving cognition in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: mechanisms and clinical studies	15
The neural basis of dialectical thinking: recent advances and future prospects	15
Diagnostic machine learning applications on clinical populations using functional near infrared spectroscopy: a review	13
Mitochondria and MICOS – function and modeling	13
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Gut dysbiosis and homocysteine: a couple for boosting neurotoxicity in Huntington disease	12
From nasal respiration to brain dynamic	12
A review of the application of three-dimensional convolutional neural networks for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease using neuroimaging	12
Comparison of data-driven thresholding methods using directed functional brain networks	12
Frontmatter	12
Diversity of amyloid beta peptide actions	12
Role of the basal ganglia in innate and learned behavioural sequences	12
The neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of exercise interventions in autistic individuals	12
Involvement of nerve growth factor (NGF) in chronic neuropathic pain – a systematic review	12
Central neuroinflammation in Covid-19: a systematic review of 182 cases with encephalitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, and necrotizing encephalopathies	11
Involvement of microglia in chronic neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury – a systematic review	11
Neural mechanisms underlying state mental fatigue: a systematic review and activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis	11
Exploring the latest findings on endovascular treatments for giant aneurysms: a review	11
Toward automated prediction of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy	10
The role of neuroinflammation in PV interneuron impairments in brain networks; implications for cognitive disorders	10
Nanocarriers in glioblastoma treatment: a neuroimmunological perspective	10
The role of the endocannabinoid system in the pathogenesis and treatment of epilepsy	10
The role and mechanism of tryptophan – kynurenine metabolic pathway in depression	10
Mitochondrial fission mediated by Drp1-Fis1 pathway and neurodegenerative diseases	10
Frontmatter	10
Neurological and neuropsychological adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines – where do we stand?	10
Intranasal application of stem cells and their derivatives as a new hope in the treatment of cerebral hypoxia/ischemia: a review	9
The role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and the neurotrophin receptor p75NTR in age-related brain atrophy and the transition to Alzheimer’s disease	9
A systematic review of the effect of photobiomodulation on the neuroinflammatory response in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases	9
Advancements in imaging of intracranial atherosclerotic disease: beyond the arterial lumen to the vessel wall	9
Amphetamine and methylphenidate potential on the recovery from stroke and traumatic brain injury: a review	9
Dual-site TMS as a tool to probe effective interactions within the motor network: a review	9
Processing of cell assemblies in the lateral entorhinal cortex	9
Brain circuit pathology in Down syndrome: from neurons to neural networks	8
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the preclinical and clinical results of low-field magnetic stimulation in cognitive disorders	8
Targeting the gut–microbiota–brain axis in irritable bowel disease to improve cognitive function – recent knowledge and emerging therapeutic opportunities	8
The neurobiological mechanisms of photoperiod impact on brain functions: a comprehensive review	8
Theta burst stimulation for enhancing upper extremity motor functions after stroke: a systematic review of clinical and mechanistic evidence	8
Cerebral autoregulation, spreading depolarization, and implications for targeted therapy in brain injury and ischemia	7
Vestibular function is associated with immune inflammatory response	6
Phase-amplitude coupling during auditory steady-state stimulation: a methodological review	6
Frontmatter	6
Cell assembly formation and structure in a piriform cortex model	6
From thinking fast to moving fast: motor control of fast limb movements in healthy individuals	6
Second near-infrared (NIR-II) imaging: a novel diagnostic technique for brain diseases	6
Impact of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on cognition and brain changes: a comprehensive review	6
Understanding visual processing of motion: completing the picture using experimentally driven computational models of MT	6
Frontmatter	6
Insights on cognitive reorganization after hemispherectomy in Rasmussen’s encephalitis. A narrative review	6
Evolving strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders	6
Metabolomics and metabolites in ischemic stroke	6
The role of glutamate receptors and transporters in epilepsy: evidence from animal studies	6
Frontmatter	6
Normal development of the brain: a survey of joint structural–functional brain studies	6

Recognition and classification of facial expression using artificial intelligence as a key of early detection in neurological disorders	5
Paradoxical kinesia may no longer be a paradox waiting for 100 years to be unraveled	5
Neuroinflammation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and therapeutic implications	5
Exploring the role of vault complex in the nervous system: a literature review	5
Functional changes in brain oscillations in dementia: a review	4
The role of pain modulation pathway and related brain regions in pain	4
Immune modulations and immunotherapies for Alzheimer’s disease: a comprehensive review	4
Analysis of radiological features in patients with post-stroke depression and cognitive impairment	4
Frontmatter	4
Revealing the mechanisms of blood–brain barrier in chronic neurodegenerative disease: an opportunity for therapeutic intervention	4
The role of myelin in neurodegeneration: implications for drug targets and neuroprotection strategies	4
Neurobiological mechanisms in the kynurenine pathway and major depressive disorder	4
mRNA editing of kainate receptor subunits: what do we know so far?	3
Advances in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression: a comprehensive review	3
Hippocampal Cb₂ receptors: an untold story	3
The role of antibodies in small fiber neuropathy: a review of currently available evidence	3
In vivo C6 glioma models: an update and a guide toward a more effective preclinical evaluation of potential anti-glioblastoma drugs	3
Frontmatter	3
Current uses, emerging applications, and clinical integration of artificial intelligence in neuroradiology	3
The impact of poverty and socioeconomic status on brain, behaviour, and development: a unified framework	3
Ischemic stroke as a presenting manifestation of polycythemia vera: a narrative review	3
Impact of carotid stenosis on the outcome of stroke patients submitted to reperfusion treatments: a narrative review	3
Empowering brain cancer diagnosis: harnessing artificial intelligence for advanced imaging insights	2
Dendritic spines and their role in the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders	2
Boosted dopamine and blunted serotonin in Tourette syndrome – evidence from in vivo imaging studies	2
Reproducibility of developmental neuroplasticity in in vitro brain tissue models	2
The protective effects of activating Sirt1/NF-κB pathway for neurological disorders	2
Studying the Alzheimer’s disease continuum using EEG and fMRI in single-modality and multi-modality settings	2
A systematic review of the effects of transcranial photobiomodulation on brain activity in humans	2
Frontmatter	2
Triangle of cytokine storm, central nervous system involvement, and viral infection in COVID-19: the role of sFasL and neuropilin-1	2
Intracortical brain-computer interfaces for improved motor function: a systematic review	2
The interplay between gut microbiota composition and dementia	2
Current and promising treatment strategies in glioma	2
The role of long noncoding RNAs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	2
Tryptophan metabolism in migraine: a review of experimental and clinical studies and a need to enhance research strategies	2
Dietary inflammatory index and neuropsychiatric disorders	2
Automated diagnosis of autism with artificial intelligence: State of the art	2