A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice (2010–2025)

Objectives: The Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice (JNRP), launched in 2010 as an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, has emerged as a platform addressing neurological disorders in rural and resource-limited settings. Despite 16 years of publication, a comprehensive bibliometric evaluation of its scholarly performance has not previously been undertaken. The objective of the study is to systematically map the journal’s publication output, citation impact, authorship patterns, institutional contributions, international collaboration networks, funding profile, highly cited papers (HCPs), and thematic evolution from 2010 to 2025. Materials and Methods: A total of 2,386 records indexed in Scopus (retrieved January 2026) were analyzed. Bibliometric indicators including total publications, citations, citations per paper (CPP), h-index, relative citation index, document types, funding patterns, and citation distribution were computed using Microsoft Excel. Co-authorship, country collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence networks were visualized using VOSviewer. Results: JNRP published 2,386 documents (mean 149/year), accruing 14,339 citations (CPP 6.01; h-index 40). Output peaked in 2013 and 2017, with earlier publications demonstrating higher citation impact. India contributed 62.7% of publications, while 73 countries participated overall; international collaboration accounted for 17%. Citation distribution was skewed, with 27% uncited and 3% of papers contributing over one-quarter of total citations. Reviews showed the highest impact (CPP 18.16). Funding was limited (1.68% papers). Leading institutions included the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences campuses. Thematic clusters identified five major domains: neurosurgery/trauma, epilepsy/mental health, neuroimaging/symptomatology, tumors/spine, and cerebrovascular risk factors. Twenty-six HCPs (≥50 citations) accounted for substantial citation share. Conclusion: JNRP has established itself as a significant India-centric yet internationally engaged journal focusing on rural neuroscience. While demonstrating competitive citation impact and thematic diversity, the journal would benefit from stronger multinational collaboration, enhanced funding support, and strategic thematic expansion to further strengthen its global influence in brain health research.