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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
Correction to “American Headache Society 68th Annual Scientific Meeting June 4–7, 2026, Orlando, Florida”
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10.1111/head.70229
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A guide to writing and publishing effective plain language summaries in Headache
Meghan Piccinin, Robert C. Gibler, Jenn Vallimont
10.1111/head.70203
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The Headache Innovation Challenge: An outgrowth of the AHS/NINDS Headache research priorities
Jenn Vallimont, Rashmi B. Halker Singh, Larry Charleston, Amy A. Gelfand
10.1111/head.70230
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Visual, vestibular, and ocular motor changes during nitroglycerin‐triggered vestibular migraine
Maria Dolores Villar‐Martinez, Francesca Puledda, Caroline Domingos‐Belo, Adolfo M. Bronstein, Peter J. Goadsby
10.1111/head.70194
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Evaluating the study design and criteria used for status migrainosus research: A systematic review
Joshua M. Ransick, Jelena Pejic, Lisa Marks, Juliana H. VanderPluym
10.1111/head.70201
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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.
Reformat to Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain using Livewrite PremiumWhat 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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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
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