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Journal of Clinical Neurology

Journal of Clinical Neurology is a clinical neurology journal that publishes editorials, reviews, original articles, and letters to the editor. The homepage highlights current and forthcoming articles, past issues, impact factor data, and publishing metrics including acceptance rate and median decision and acceptance times.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1738-6586
eISSN 2005-5013
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No publication fee is charged; print color figures cost US$200 per page.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Clinical Neurology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must declare that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, state any redundant or duplicate content, disclose potential conflicts of interest, specify the manuscript type, and provide complete corresponding author contact information.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background and Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text is highly recommended not to exceed 4000 words excluding the abstract, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text must use the subheadings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include an Author Contributions section and provide three to six MeSH keywords at the end of the abstract page.
References References must be cited as superscript unparenthesized numbers in the text and listed in numerical order at the end, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by "et al." for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables A combined total of figures and tables must not exceed seven. Tables and figure legends must appear in the manuscript file, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must specify the manuscript type, provide the corresponding author's complete contact information, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and state that the manuscript has not been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere except as an abstract and whether it contains any redundant or duplicate material.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must include an Abstract, main text, references, tables, and figure legends. Three to six MeSH keywords must be provided at the end of the abstract page, an Author Contributions section is required in the manuscript, and accepted reviews must include a graphical abstract.
References References must be cited with superscript unparenthesized numbers and listed in numerical order, with all authors named for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al. for seven or more.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, while figure legends must appear on a separate page at the end of the manuscript and each table with its title and legend must appear on a separate page. Accepted reviews must include a graphical abstract submitted as a jpg, tiff, or pdf file.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must specify the manuscript type and include complete contact information for the corresponding author. Cover letter must declare that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, state any redundant or duplicate content, and disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be no longer than 750 words including the title and excluding references, tables, and figure legends. Letters To The Editor should not use subheadings.
References Letters To The Editor may include up to ten references. References must be cited in the text as superscript unparenthesized numbers and listed at the end in numerical order, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al. for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include only one figure or table. Figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, and figure legends must appear on a separate page at the end of the manuscript file.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must specify the manuscript type, include complete corresponding author contact information, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and state whether the manuscript contains any redundant or duplicate material.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Editorials should not use subheadings. Manuscript must include an Author Contributions section.
References References must be cited with superscript unparenthesized numbers in the text and listed in numerical order at the end, with all authors named for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by "et al." for seven or more.
Figures & Tables Tables should appear on separate pages in the manuscript, while figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file.
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Recent Publications

Rethinking Temporopolar White-Matter Hyperintensity in CADASIL: A Context-Dependent Biomarker

Tae-Jin Song, Seong-Ho Koh

10.3988/jcn.2026.0215
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Statin Therapy and Myasthenic Crisis: Is It a Transient Signal or a Clinically Meaningful Risk?

Jin-Sung Park, Ji-Ye Jeon

10.3988/jcn.2026.0276
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Confirmatory Molecular Diagnosis of RFC1 Expansion in a Korean CANVAS Case Using Nanopore Cas9-Targeted Sequencing

Jee Min Kim, Narae Kim, Seungbok Lee, Jangsup Moon

10.3988/jcn.2026.0093
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Subtle Neurological Manifestations With Unexpected Lesion Extension After High-Dose Methylprednisolone in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Gohei Yamada, Kenji Okita, Tomoyuki Kuno, Eiichi Katada

10.3988/jcn.2026.0041
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Hemiparkinsonism Associated With Possible Moyamoya Vasculopathy: The Role of Early Perfusion Imaging Using 18 F-FP-CIT PET

Hayoung Choi, Hye Seon Jeong, Eungseok Oh, Hee Jin Chang

10.3988/jcn.2025.0735
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. File conversion during submission can take up to 30 minutes. Revised manuscripts must be submitted within 2 months after the decision notification.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It must declare that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, disclose any redundant or duplicate content, include statements on ethical issues and conflicts of interest, specify manuscript type, and provide complete corresponding-author contact information. A cover letter is also required with revised submissions.

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What are the publication costs?

No publication fee is charged. Authors pay US$200 per printed page containing color figures.

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Research Topics

Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Epilepsy research and treatment Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neurological disorders and treatments Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Migraine and Headache Studies Vestibular and auditory disorders Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Hereditary Neurological Disorders Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma Neurological and metabolic disorders Neurological Complications and Syndromes Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment

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