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Submission Instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Alzheimer's & Dementia is a journal of the Alzheimer’s Association that aims to bridge knowledge gaps across a wide range of bench-to-bedside investigation in dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Subject
Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor
11.1
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1552-5260
eISSN
1552-5279
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APC: $4,410 USD / £3,360 GBP / €3,750 EUR; 20% discount for society members; Perspective and Short Communication: $2,205 USD / £1,680 GBP / €1,875 EUR; Practice and Policy: $1,103 USD / £840 GBP / €938 EUR; Letter to the Editor: waived.
Submission Instructions
Alzheimers & Dementia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must use the IMRaD format. Abstract headings must be INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, and DISCUSSION in uppercase followed by a colon and space.
Manuscript
Introduction must not exceed 650 words and Discussion must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must include Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Acknowledgements/Conflicts/Funding Sources, Keywords, a Research in Context section, and a title page. Highlights are mandatory in a separate file with 3 to 5 bullet points, the manuscript must include 5 to 15 keywords, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, and Disclosures must appear as three distinct sections, and any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
Research Articles may include no more than 75 references. References must use AMA Manual of Style 10th Edition standard reference format #3 Vancouver. References must be cited in the text using bracketed numbers and listed in order of appearance, with journal names abbreviated and the first six authors followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Research Articles may include no more than eight figures, boxes, or tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and cited in the body of the manuscript. Figure captions must be supplied separately, tables must be in editable format, and figure and table legends must include sample sizes where applicable.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Submission letter should include the names and full contact details of 5–7 potential reviewers with appropriate expertise.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract should be approximately 150 words. Structured abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Manuscript may not exceed 10,000 words. Manuscript must include a title page, body, references, acknowledgements, funding sources, key words, and conflicts of interest. Highlights are required as a separate file in 3–5 bullet points, and any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies to develop part of the manuscript must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
References must use AMA Manual of Style 10th Edition standard reference format #3 Vancouver. References must be cited by number in brackets and listed in the order of appearance, with the first six authors followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
No more than eight figures, boxes, or tables may be included. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure captions must be supplied separately, and table and figure legends should include sample sizes where applicable.
Systematic Review (With Or Without Metanalysis)
Cover Letter
A submission letter is required and must include the names, mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5-7 potential reviewers with relevant expertise. The submission letter must provide the names, mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5-7 potential reviewers with appropriate expertise.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for systematic reviews. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Background and research question, Methodology, Results of any analysis or narrative presentation of results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 5000 words of text. The manuscript must include the sections Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. The submission must include 3-5 highlights in a separate editable file, 5-15 keywords, a separate Research in Context file with the sections Systematic review, Interpretation, and Future Directions, separate Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, and Disclosures sections, and any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
The manuscript may include no more than 50-75 references. References must use AMA Manual of Style 10th Edition standard reference format #3 Vancouver. References must be cited in the text using bracketed numbers and listed in order of appearance with the first six authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include no more than a total of 5 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and cited in the body of the manuscript. Figure captions must be supplied separately, and tables must be provided in an editable format.
Short Report
Cover Letter
The submission letter should include the names, mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5–7 potential reviewers with appropriate expertise.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Short Reports. The abstract must not exceed 150 words. The abstract must be structured in IMRaD format. The abstract must use the headings INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, and DISCUSSION in uppercase followed by a colon and space.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 2500 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. The manuscript must include a title page, body, references, acknowledgements, funding sources, key words, conflicts of interest, and a Research in Context section formatted as Systematic Review, Interpretation, and Future Directions. Highlights are required as a separate file with 3–5 bullet points, and any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies to develop manuscript content must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
Short Reports may include a maximum of 50 references. References must use Vancouver style in line with AMA Manual of Style, 10th Edition. References must be cited in the text using bracketed numbers and listed in numerical order of appearance, with the first six authors followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Short Reports may include no more than four figures, boxes, or tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and cited in the body of the manuscript. Figure and table legends should report sample sizes where applicable and explanatory text must appear in footnotes rather than in the title.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A submission letter should be included with the names, mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5–7 potential reviewers. The submission letter must include the names, mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5–7 potential reviewers with appropriate expertise.
Abstract
Each paper must be accompanied by an abstract. The abstract must be 150 words or less. The abstract must be structured in IMRAD format. The abstract must use the headings INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, and DISCUSSION.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor may not exceed 750 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must disclose any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies in the Methods or Acknowledgments section, and highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points must be submitted separately.
References
Letters To The Editor may include a maximum of 10 references. References must use Vancouver format #3 and generally follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th Edition. References must be cited by number in brackets and listed in order of appearance, listing the first six authors followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Letters To The Editor may include no more than one figure. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Abstract must be no more than 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the subheadings Background, Methodology, Recommendations, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 8000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Background, Methodology, Recommendations, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include a declaration of any AI or AI-assisted technologies used in the Methods or Acknowledgments section, and highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points must be submitted in a separate editable file.
References
References must use Vancouver style in accordance with AMA Manual of Style, 10th Edition. References must be cited in the text using bracketed numbers and listed in numerical order of appearance, with the first six authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and cited in the body of the manuscript. Figure captions must be supplied separately, and tables must be provided in an editable format.
Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters.
Manuscript
Letters must include a title page, body, references, acknowledgements, funding sources, key words, and conflicts of interest. Highlights and Research in Context are not required for Letters, and any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies to develop manuscript content must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style 10th Edition using standard reference format #3 Vancouver. References must be cited by number in brackets and listed in the order of appearance, with the first six authors followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Letters are limited to 1 figure or table. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files.
Recent Publications
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea and accelerated cognitive decline over 10 years
Christopher N. Kaufmann, Jennifer S. Albrecht, Vishaldeep Kaur Sekhon, Alden L. Gross, Emerson M. Wickwire, Halima Amjad, David L. Roth, Atul Malhotra, Marcela D. Blinka, Xiaowen Chen, Chien‐Yu Tseng, Marc Kaizi‐Lutu, Chunyu Liu, Kening Jiang, Ginger Chang, Adam P. Spira
10.1002/alz.71533
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Metabolic syndrome is associated with accelerated brain aging
Abigail Dove, Jiao Wang, Rongrong Yang, Sakura Sakakibara, Zoe Arvanitakis, Andrea L. C. Schneider, Rebecca F. Gottesman, Weili Xu
10.1002/alz.71563
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Adoption of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers by primary care clinicians: findings from the National Dementia Workforce Study
Elyse Couch, Jason R. Gantenberg, Emmanuelle Belanger
10.1002/alz.71665
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Nuclear dysfunction in aging and neurodegeneration
Abbigael Aday, Jack Tiller, Adarsh Melukote, Zachary C. Walton, Anna King, Luke Castillo, Rakez Kayed, Mauro Montalbano
10.1002/alz.71657
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Depressive symptom instability predicts incident mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults
Lauren A. Rutter, Lucas J. Hamilton
10.1002/alz.71672
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision is 8 days, median submission to acceptance is 97 days, and median acceptance to publication is 40 days.
Reformat to Alzheimers & Dementia using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
The submission letter should include the names, mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5-7 potential reviewers with appropriate expertise to evaluate the manuscript.
Reformat to Alzheimers & Dementia using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
APC for accepted articles: $4,410 USD / £3,360 GBP / €3,750 EUR. Society members receive 20% off. Perspective and Short Communication articles cost $2,205 USD / £1,680 GBP / €1,875 EUR. Practice and Policy articles cost $1,103 USD / £840 GBP / €938 EUR. Letter to the Editor is waived.
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