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IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering is an IEEE journal covering neural systems and rehabilitation engineering. The journal listing includes current-issue content, journal metrics, manuscript submission links, and editor contact information.

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Subject Engineering, Biomedical, Rehabilitation
Impact Factor 5.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1534-4320
eISSN 1558-0210
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges (APCs) support IEEE open access journals.

Submission Instructions

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Regular Full-Length Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be a single paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 10 pages or less, not counting references. Manuscript must display on the first page the date the article was initially received and the date the finalized form was received from the authors for publication. Manuscript must not include author bios or author photos, and any AI-generated intellectual content and the AI system used must be identified in the article.
References References must be cited by numerals in square brackets in IEEE format. References must appear in a separate section at the end of the text body, list author initials before surnames, use all author names unless there are more than six authors, and not combine multiple references into one entry.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be interspersed within the paper, although figures may alternatively be placed at the end of the article and high-resolution figures may be uploaded separately if needed. Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially, each must have a caption intelligible without referring to the text, figure captions must appear below figures, and table headings must appear above tables.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must consist of the email confirmation from the EiC or Deputy EiC granting permission to submit the Review Article. Cover letter must include the email confirmation from the EiC or Deputy EiC granting permission to submit the Review Article.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be a single paragraph.
Manuscript Review Article manuscripts may be up to 12 pages excluding references. Review Articles require prior permission from the editor-in-chief before submission, and the article must display on the first page the initial received date and the date the finalized form was received for publication. Abstract should include three or four keywords or phrases, index terms must be entered in alphabetical order separated by commas, and any AI-generated intellectual content and the specific sections using it must be identified with a brief explanation of the level of AI use.
References References must be cited by numerals in square brackets in IEEE format. References must appear in a separate section at the end of the text, list author initials before surnames, use all author names unless there are more than six authors, and not combine multiple references into one entry.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be interspersed within the paper, although figures may alternatively be placed at the end of the article and high-resolution figures may be uploaded separately if needed. Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially, each must have a caption intelligible without reference to the text, figure captions must appear below figures, and table headings must appear above tables.
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Recent Publications

A Synthetic Digital Anatomy Approach to Determine the Effects of Tissue Composition and Alignment on Transfemoral Residual Limb Mechanics

Marissa A. Pirritano, Joshua D. Childress, Jason M. Souza, Nicholas P. Fey

10.1109/tnsre.2026.3728654
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Automated Hotspot Search (AHS): A Gaussian Process-Bayesian Optimization (GP-BO) Approach for Precise and Efficient Robotic TMS Motor Hotspot Localization

Xinlong Lan, Shuo Zhang, Junfeng Zhou, Zhexun Liu, Hao Liu, Yijun Zhou, Wenyong Liu, Ziyang Liu, Zheng Li, Guanglei Zhang, Tao Liu

10.1109/tnsre.2026.3728418
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Graph Convolutional Network-Based Fusion of Multi-State fNIRS Data for Assessing Post-Stroke Upper Limb Motor Function

Ziwen Yuan, Zhehao Hu, Weiwei Xu, Jing Guo, Yi Tao, Meiyue Chen, Lisha Wang, Ye Zhao, Rihui Li, Yongzheng He, Badong Chen, Gang Wang, Jin Qiao

10.1109/tnsre.2026.3728062
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Smartphone video–based knee extension moments during chair rise relate to MRI measures of muscle force-generating capacity

R. Daniel Magruder, Mary Hall, Yael Vainberg, Jessica L. Asay, Feliks Kogan, Jennifer L. Hicks, Garry E. Gold, Scott L. Delp, Scott D. Uhlrich, Valentina Mazzoli

10.1109/tnsre.2026.3728290
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The Cost of Assistance: High Prosthetic Knee Torque Reduces Biological Joint Work but Induces Symmetry Trade-Offs in Knee Power and Center-of-Mass Velocity During Stair Ascent

Clare Severe, Lukas Gabert, Grace Hunt, Gregory Stoddard, Tommaso Lenzi

10.1109/tnsre.2026.3727599
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Average time from submission to first decision is 39 days. Average time from submission to final decision is 60 days. Average reviewer turnaround time is 18.4 days for original submissions and 13.6 days for revisions.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for review papers after editor-in-chief or deputy editor-in-chief permission is obtained; the email confirmation should be included as the cover letter. For expanded conference papers, the cover letter should cite the conference article, explain overlap, and explain the novelty of the journal submission.

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Research Topics

EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Muscle activation and electromyography studies Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Neural dynamics and brain function Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Motor Control and Adaptation Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology Advanced Memory and Neural Computing Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Blind Source Separation Techniques Tactile and Sensory Interactions Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Spinal Cord Injury Research Neurological disorders and treatments Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Wireless Body Area Networks Bluetooth and Wireless Communication Technologies Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring

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