Emerging Trends in Neurology: A Multi-Dimensional Scientometric Analysis from 2016-2025

Purpose: The diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, which comprises the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is the focus of the medical specialty of neurology. The current study has examined the growth of research publications in the field of neurology using a sample of 3,569 papers published between 2016 and 2025. From simple ailments like migraines and seizures to more complicated illnesses like multiple sclerosis, stroke, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, neurologists treat a broad spectrum of problems. They conduct neurological examinations, order diagnostic tests such as EEGs and MRIs, and oversee patient care by making referrals, administering medicine, and providing therapy. Design/methodology/approach: Neurology's design, methodology, and approach can be broadly divided into two categories: Neuro Design, an interdisciplinary field that applies neuroscience insights to design practices (such as architecture, user experience, and product design), and clinical/research methods for studying the nervous system in a medical context. Finding: Neurology findings refer to the results of neurological tests that show how the nervous system is operating, from normal to aberrant. By displaying symptoms including discomfort, changed sensations, altered muscular movement, difficulty speaking, and cognitive or sleep issues, these findings can point to a wide range of neurological illnesses. The current study has examined the growth of research publications in the field of neurology using a sample of 3,569 papers published between 2016 and 2025. The year 2024 saw the highest number of published articles—422 (11.82%). It is noted that Edison, P., has produced the most articles among the most prolific authors in the discipline of neurology, with 24 (22.22%) research publications in the United States. Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics is at the top of the list with 91 (21.67%) publications, according to the journals of Harvard Medical School alone, which published 97 (16.64%) articles. Research Limitation : The inaccessibility of the brain, issues with repeatability and transparent reporting, and problems with participant consent because of cognitive and communication deficits are some of the limitations in neurology research. The intricacy of the brain and its functions, such as comprehending thoughts, and the dearth of established molecular targets and biomarkers for numerous illnesses are additional constraints. Additionally, there is a dearth of data and detailed information on neurologic health in several research domains, such as studies on LGBTQIA+ groups. Practical Implications : A better understanding of how to treat chronic neurological conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease, the use of sophisticated imaging and neurophysiological tools for more precise diagnosis, and the increasing necessity of coordinating with other medical specialties to manage complex cases—particularly in an aging population—are just a few of the practical implications of neurology. Better, evidence-based therapies that enhance quality of life are made possible by these developments, and new technologies are also increasing clinical practice's administrative effectiveness. Originality/value: "Originality/value" is a crucial criterion employed by editors and peer reviewers in scientific publishing, especially in journals like Neurology and allied neuroscience publications, to determine if an article warrants publication. It speaks to the originality and usefulness of the study that is being offered. Value, Importance, and Appropriateness: The results must be noteworthy and pertinent to the discipline of neuroscience or clinical neurology. By providing insights that help the larger medical community and, eventually, patients, the research should improve knowledge of disease mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, or patient care. For example, a rare case report is valuable if it discloses a curable ailment that would otherwise go unnoticed by clinicians. Neurological examinations reveal the normal and aberrant functioning of the nervous system. By displaying symptoms including discomfort, changed sensations, altered muscular movement, difficulty speaking, and cognitive or sleep issues, these findings can point to a wide range of neurological illnesses.