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International Journal of Stroke is the official publication of the World Stroke Organization. It focuses on international stroke research, including clinical aspects of stroke worldwide as well as basic research.
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Impact Factor
8.7
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1747-4930
eISSN
1747-4949
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APC rates vary by title under Sage Choice pricing; some society-owned titles may also charge page or publication charges in addition to the Sage Choice fee.
Submission Instructions
International Journal Of Stroke accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must briefly explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author, if applicable.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 500 words and is included in the 5,000-word main limit. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Data access statement.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words, including the abstract. The manuscript must be presented with the sections Abstract, Introduction, Aims and/or hypothesis, Methods, Results, Discussion, References, and Data availability. Include three to seven keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after Acknowledgements if applicable, a Statements and Declarations section with all relevant subheadings and 'Not applicable' where needed, and a Data availability section.
References
References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
Review Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must briefly explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission on behalf of the authors, if applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be no longer than 500 words and is included within the 6,000-word main limit.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words, including the abstract. The manuscript must include a brief section entitled 'Search strategy and selection criteria' stating the sources of the material covered and the criteria used to include or exclude studies. Include at least 3 keywords after the abstract, include the headings 'Author Contributions' and 'Statements and Declarations' with relevant subheadings, and attach a PRISMA checklist.
References
References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, and corresponding citations must have identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables and figures must be labeled with a number and title.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must briefly explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author, if applicable.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Aims, Summary of review, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words. Manuscript must include a brief section entitled 'Search strategy and selection criteria' stating the sources of the material covered and the criteria used to include or exclude studies. Manuscript must include at least three keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section if applicable, a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all relevant subheadings even when marked 'Not applicable,' and a PRISMA checklist attached.
References
References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with corresponding citations matching in spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with placeholder notes in the running text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in text order, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and created as text-based tables rather than images.
Original Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter should be brief, explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke, and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author.
Abstract
Original Research articles generally include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 500 words.
Manuscript
Original Research articles generally include an Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations section, and References. Include three to seven keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section if applicable, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all relevant subheadings, stating 'Not applicable' where needed.
References
References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with corresponding citations using identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter should be brief and explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words and is included in the 6,000-word main limit.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words. The paper must specify the process by which the guideline committee members were chosen. The manuscript must include a statement of endorsement from a reputable society or societies and from connected NGOs, stakeholders, and institutions.
References
References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
Consensus Manuscript
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter should briefly explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission on behalf of the authors, if applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 500 words and counts toward the 6,000-word main limit.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words including the abstract. The paper must specify the process by which the guideline committee members were chosen. The manuscript must include a statement of endorsement from a reputable society or societies and from connected NGOs, stakeholders, and institutions, along with at least 3 keywords and sections headed 'Author Contributions' and 'Statements and Declarations' with the relevant subheadings.
References
References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
Letters
Cover Letter
Letters require invitation or a presubmission enquiry to ijs@editorialoffice.co.uk, and a brief cover letter must be included. Cover letter must briefly explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission on behalf of the authors, if applicable.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included for Letters.
Manuscript
Letters must not exceed 300 words. Include three to seven keywords and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article.
References
Letters may include up to 10 references. References must use Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and corresponding citations must have identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
Recent Publications
Dose–Response Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Upper-Limb Recovery After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Shuhao Mei, Boran Dong, Yuling Gao, Jia-Qi Zhou, Hailian Yi, Yuyin Han, Wenzhen Zhuo, Mengyan Sun, Meiting Li, Han Wang, Yong Liu, Xiaoyang Gong
10.1177/17474930261452617
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Incidence and associated risk factors of fecal incontinence in stroke patients: From a clinical observational study to meta-analysis
Jianxiang Li, Xiangyi Han, Wenzhe Qiu, Yuanzhu Bao, Yuanze He, Shengbo Zhang, Yingying Sun, Yuan Yuan, Tianchen Wu, Dejing Ding, Weifeng Guo
10.1177/17474930261452825
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First World Health Organization resolution on stroke at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly: a turning point for global stroke prevention, care, and health-system readiness
Kouamivi Mawuenyegan AGBOYIBOR, Seyyed-Hadi Ghamari, Sok Cin Tye, Nicoline Schiess, Tarun Dua, Jeyaraj Durai Pandian, Maria Fredin Grupper, Sheila Ouriques Martins, Bo Norrving, Alarcos Cieza
10.1177/17474930261452532
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Exercise and multi domain interventions for vascular cognitive impairment: a narrative review
Kwong Hsia Yap, Rozene Cher Wei Yap, Evangeline Hui Jie Ong, Narayanaswamy Venketasubramanian, Christopher Li-Hsian Chen
10.1177/17474930261451077
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Updated Cardiac Monitoring for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation after TIA: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Alexander W Veltkamp, Eleni Korompoki, Lucio D'Anna, Manuel C. Olma, Karl Georg Haeusler, Matthias Endres, Roland C. Veltkamp
10.1177/17474930261449734
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median time to first decision is 2 days, peer review is 29 days, submission to acceptance is 82 days, and acceptance to publication is 27 days.
Reformat to International Journal Of Stroke using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It should be brief and explain why the paper should be published in International Journal of Stroke. Preprint DOI information should be mentioned in the cover letter, and requests for expedited publication must clearly state the reasons in the cover letter.
Reformat to International Journal Of Stroke using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
APC rates vary by title under the Sage Choice hybrid open access program; some society-owned titles may also charge page or publication charges in addition to the Sage Choice fee.
Reformat to International Journal Of Stroke using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Neurological Disorders and Treatments
Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Clinical practice guidelines implementation
Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
Peripheral Artery Disease Management
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
S100 Proteins and Annexins
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis