Schizophrenia Research
Encyclopedia
Schizophrenia Research is the official, peer review
ed scientific journal
of the Schizophrenia International Research Society
and publishes articles of original research, systematic review
s etc. relating to the biology and treatment of schizophrenia
. The journal's 2010 impact factor
is 4.374.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
ed scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
of the Schizophrenia International Research Society
Schizophrenia International Research Society
The Schizophrenia International Research Society is an academic organization with a global scope, devoted to the study of schizophrenia and related disorders.- External links :* *...
and publishes articles of original research, systematic review
Systematic review
A systematic review is a literature review focused on a research question that tries to identify, appraise, select and synthesize all high quality research evidence relevant to that question. Systematic reviews of high-quality randomized controlled trials are crucial to evidence-based medicine...
s etc. relating to the biology and treatment of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
. The journal's 2010 impact factor
Impact factor
The impact factor, often abbreviated IF, is a measure reflecting the average number of citations to articles published in science and social science journals. It is frequently used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed...
is 4.374.