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Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain

Headache publishes original articles on all aspects of head and face pain and is the official journal of the American Headache Society. Authors can publish at no cost or Open Access.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0017-8748
eISSN 1526-4610
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: $4,360 USD / £2,920 GBP / €3,650 EUR.

Submission Instructions

Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Submissions

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Research Submissions. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 4,000 words. Manuscript must be arranged in the order abstract, text, references, tables, and figures, and it must include a conclusion. Manuscript must include a 3-sentence Plain Language Summary for a lay audience, and any use of artificial intelligence tools must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References There is no limit on the number of references. References must be cited in the text or tables using superscript numerals in numerical order of first appearance. References must be listed in the order first cited, repeated citations must use the original number, and journal and book references must include the specified bibliographic elements.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of figures or tables, and supplementary tables and figures may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files with legends provided separately, while tables must be submitted with title and legend and the manuscript order places tables before figures. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text and all abbreviations or symbols in figure legends must be explained.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 4,500 words. Manuscript must include a conclusion. Manuscript must include a 3-sentence Plain Language Summary for a lay audience that identifies the problem or gap, describes how it was addressed and a key result, and states the main takeaways and practical implications, and any use of artificial intelligence tools must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References There is no limit on the number of references. References must be listed in the order first cited and cited in the text or tables using superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of figures or tables, and supplementary tables and figures may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files with legends provided separately, and tables must be submitted in Word or Excel format. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text and each figure must have an accompanying legend explaining its content, abbreviations, or symbols.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 600 words of text. Research Letters should be divided into introduction, methods, results, and discussion with no internal subheadings. Research Letters must include a 3-sentence Plain Language Summary written for a lay audience.
References Research Letters must include fewer than 6 references. References must be listed in the order first cited and cited in the text or tables using superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include a single table or figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files with legends provided separately, and tables must be submitted including title and legend. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in the order they are cited.
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Clinical Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Manuscript must not contain internal sections or headings.
References References must not exceed 4. References must be listed in the order of first appearance and cited in the text or tables using superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be included.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Brief Communications must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract may be unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Communications must be limited to 1,500 words. Manuscripts must be arranged in the following order: abstract, text, references, tables in numerical sequence, and figures with legends, and must include a conclusion. If artificial intelligence tools were used to develop any portion of the manuscript, that use must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be listed in the order first cited and cited in the text or tables using superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Figures for Brief Communications must be submitted as high-resolution individual image files. Figures must be submitted as .pdf, .jpg, or .tif files with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 1,000 words. Manuscript must have no internal structure or subheadings.
References References must be listed in the order first cited and cited in the text or tables using superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Figures should be supplied as separate files with legends provided separately, and tables must be submitted in Word or Excel formats. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text and each must include a title or legend.
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Recent Publications

Gray and white matter structural alterations in migraine with and without aura: A multimodal MRI and JuSpace analysis

Yuhao Zhang, Yayin Luo, Zhixuan He, Haochong Xie, Yu Su, Donghai Chen, Yanwei Miao, Renwang Pu, Jian Jiang

10.1111/head.70238
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Subspecialty headache clinic visit reduced healthcare utilization in patients with migraine: Single institution retrospective cohort study

Megan Trenz, Raja Narendra Divakar Addanki, Jason Raad, Robert Kaniecki, Janel Hanmer, Manisha Jhamb, Wesley T. Kerr, Parthasarathy D. Thirumala

10.1111/head.70220
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The MIND study: Design, feasibility, and baseline characteristics of a smartphone‐based migraine cohort

Babak Khorsand, Devin Teichrow, Richard B. Lipton, Ali Ezzati

10.1111/head.70244
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Plasma amylin levels in migraine and after erenumab treatment: A REFORM study

Rogelio Domínguez‐Moreno, Tyla I. Alexander, William K. Karlsson, Haidar M. Al‐Khazali, Michael L. Garelja, Rune H. Christensen, Messoud Ashina, Debbie L. Hay, Håkan Ashina

10.1111/head.70193
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Headache disorders among Indigenous communities: A scoping review undertaken with knowledge keeper guidance

Maia Kelly, Candice M. Todd, Ojistoh Kahnawahere Horn, Emily Simmonds, Diane Longboat, Cynthia White, Suvendrini Lena

10.1111/head.70235
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 10 days; submission to acceptance (median): 117 days; acceptance to publication (median): 52 days.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: $4,360 USD / £2,920 GBP / €3,650 EUR for accepted articles published Open Access.

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Research Topics

Migraine and Headache Studies Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments Neurological Complications and Syndromes Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Vestibular and auditory disorders Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Cerebrovascular and genetic disorders Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological Disorders and Treatments Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Neurology and Historical Studies Academic Publishing and Open Access Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study

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