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Epilepsia

Epilepsia is a journal published on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy that covers innovative clinical and basic science research on all aspects of epilepsy and seizures. It also publishes critical reviews, opinion pieces, and guidelines intended to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 6.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0013-9580
eISSN 1528-1167
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: $4,580 USD / £3,070 GBP / €3,820 EUR, plus applicable taxes.

Submission Instructions

Epilepsia 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. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 key bullet points summarizing the article and up to 5 keywords or phrases.
References References must not exceed 50. References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be formatted in any consistent style or format.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not exceed 6 combined. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be presented together at the end of the main text document or submitted as separate table files rather than embedded in the main text. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must include a title and footnotes.
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Critical Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words. Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 key bullet points summarizing the article and up to 5 keywords or phrases.
References References must not exceed 100. References may be submitted in any style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be formatted in any consistent style or format throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be presented together at the end of the main text document or submitted as separate table files rather than embedded in the main text. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must be complete with a title and footnotes.
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Brief Communication (E-Only)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1,800 words. The manuscript must include the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. The manuscript must include up to 5 keywords or phrases and a second short summary of less than 100 words for the Table of Contents.
References The manuscript must not exceed 18 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must include no more than 2 figures and tables combined. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be presented together at the end of the main text document or as separate table files rather than embedded in the main text file. Figures and tables must have legends and be cited in the text in numerical order.
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Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters.
Manuscript Letters must not exceed 500 words. Letters must include up to 5 keywords or phrases, a conflict of interest disclosure, the Epilepsia ethical publication statement, and the statement that the views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Epilepsia or the International League Against Epilepsy.
References References may be submitted in any style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures or tables in Letters will be considered only exceptionally. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be presented together at the end of the main text document or as separate table files rather than embedded in the main text file. Figures and tables must have legends and must be cited in the text and numbered in the order in which they appear.
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Recent Publications

Obstructive sleep apnea affects interictal epileptiform discharges in patients with focal epilepsy

Bo Jin, Wenxin Wu, Jing Hu, Jiahui Xu, Lingqi Ye, Hui Cheng, Lisan Zhang, Jin Wang, Thandar Aung

10.1002/epi.70331
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Stereo‐electroencephalography–guided responsive neuromodulation: A propensity‐matched cohort study

David Botros, Julian Brown, John D. Rolston, Paul A. House, Amir Arain, Matthew Jensen, Blake Newman, Brian Johnson, Sindhu Richards, Angela Peters, Shervin Rahimpour, Ben Shofty

10.1002/epi.70377
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A prospective natural history study protocol for clinical trial readiness in synaptic disorders

Jillian L. McKee, Sarah M. Ruggiero, Kristin Cunningham, JoeyLynn Coyne, Ian McSalley, Michael C. Kaufman, Bintou Bane, Torrey Chisari, Jonathan Toib, Carlyn Glatts, Sarah Tefft, Julie M. Orlando, Viveknarayanan Padmanabhan, Alexander K. Gonzalez, Alicia Harrison, Charlene Woo, Stephanie A. Zbikowski, Rency Dhaduk, Johanna Mercurio, Macie McCarthy, Jan H. Magielski, Zachary Grinspan, Megan Abbott, Juliet Knowles, Hsiao‐Tuan Chao, Katherine Xiong, Elizabeth Berry‐Kravis, Sepideh Tabarestani, J. Michael Graglia, Kathryn Helde, Virginie McNamar, Charlene Son Rigby, James Goss, Scott Demarest, Andrea Miele, Benjamin Prosser, Michael J. Boland, Samuel R. Pierce, Ingo Helbig

10.1002/epi.70374
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Socioeconomic status and epilepsy surgery in the United States: Timing and outcomes

Ruta Yardi, Alan Gordillo, Himani Sancheti, Brittany Lapin, Lara Jehi

10.1002/epi.70367
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A practical framework for discussing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy with patients and families: Resolving the communication gap

Anne Q. Vasiliadis, Gazelle Zerafati‐Jahromi, William D. Gaillard, Dewi F. Depositario‐Cabacar, Gardiner Lapham, Howard P. Goodkin, Madison M. Berl, Nathan T. Cohen

10.1002/epi.70387
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 13 days from submission to first decision, 101 days from submission to acceptance, and 20 days from acceptance to publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected if a manuscript exceeds the journal's word-limit guidelines, explaining why the additional length is necessary.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication is available in this hybrid journal. An article publication charge (APC) applies and may be covered by an institution or funder.

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Research Topics

Epilepsy research and treatment Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Neurological disorders and treatments Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Diet and metabolism studies Ion channel regulation and function Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Genomics and Rare Diseases Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Sleep and Wakefulness Research Botanical Research and Chemistry Pharmaceutical studies and practices Neural dynamics and brain function Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis

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