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Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation is a journal focused on clinical research and practice in traumatic brain injury and rehabilitation. It is the official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America, publishes 6 issues per year, and is indexed with an Impact Factor of 3.3 and rankings in Rehabilitation and Clinical Neurology.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Rehabilitation
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0885-9701
eISSN 1550-509X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access is optional and an article processing charge is charged on acceptance; pricing is provided through the Wolters Kluwer Open Health Journals pricing list.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must attest that the work is original and not published or under review elsewhere and that all authors contributed to the work, and it should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be saved as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Replication Studies

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must attest that the work is original, has not been published or submitted elsewhere, all authors contributed to the work, and the research was conducted consistent with ethical guidelines, and it should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. The manuscript should include up to 10 keywords and must disclose any use of AI tools in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figures and tables must be cited consecutively, tables should appear on separate pages at the end of the manuscript, and each table must have a brief title.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must attest that the work is original and not published or under review elsewhere and that all authors contributed to the work, and it should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, images, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References Reference count limit is not stated for review articles. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined must not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript and numbered consecutively, and figures must be uploaded as separate files and cited consecutively in the manuscript.
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Scoping Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must attest that the work is original, has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. The cover letter must attest originality, exclusive submission, and all authors' contribution, and should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection or analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References Reference count limit is not stated for review articles because the general 50-reference maximum applies except for review articles. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined must not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each table or figure should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must attest that the work is original, has not been published or under review elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. Cover letter must attest originality, confirm the manuscript is not published or under review elsewhere, confirm all authors contributed, and should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. Manuscript should include up to 10 keywords, state whether data, code, or other materials are available, and disclose any AI tool use in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in the order first cited, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must attest that the work is original, not published or under review elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. The cover letter must attest originality, exclusive submission, and all authors' contribution, and it should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract of no more than 300 words is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Feasibility Studies

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must attest that the work is original, has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. The cover letter must attest originality, confirm the work is not published or under review elsewhere, state that all authors contributed, and should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstracts, text, references, appendices, tables, figure legends, and figures. Manuscript should include up to 10 keywords and must disclose any use of AI tools in the Materials and Methods or similar section, including how and which tool was used.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate their placement. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Pilot Studies

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must attest that the work is original and not published or under review elsewhere and that all authors contributed to the work, and it should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 3500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Pilot Studies must collect primary outcomes data and may not draw conclusions attributing change or lack of change to the intervention. Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in the order first cited, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover letter must attest that the work is original, not published or under review elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. Cover letter must attest originality, exclusive submission status, and author contribution, and should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract Case studies and case series are not published.
Manuscript Authors who use AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed.
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Case Series

Cover Letter Cover letter must attest that the work is original, not published or under review elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. Cover letter must attest originality, exclusive submission status, and all authors' contribution, and should summarize any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Case studies and case series are not published, and such submissions are considered only if they address a seminal clinical condition or procedure not previously reported in the published literature. Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References should not exceed 50. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed five. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must attest that the work is original, not published or under review elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work. Cover letter must attest that the work is original, not published or under review elsewhere, and that all authors contributed to the work.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings should typically include Objective, Setting, Participants, Design, Main Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 2000 words. Title should begin with "Research Letter:". Authors should include up to 10 keywords, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References Research Letters must not exceed 15 references. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in text, numbered consecutively in the order first cited, and listed in that same sequence rather than alphabetically.
Figures & Tables Research Letters must not exceed three tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the text, and the text should indicate where each should be placed. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables should be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Understanding Persistent Postconcussion and Post-traumatic Stress Symptomology in UK Police Officers Using Clustering and Classification Algorithms

Nicholas I. J. Smith, W. Huw Williams, Lee Hogarth, Edward Keedwell

10.1097/htr.0000000000001218
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Thirty-Five Years of Change: Shifts in Demographic and Injury Profiles of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Enrolled in the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (1988–2024): A NIDILRR TBIMS National Database Study

Jessica M. Ketchum, Candace Tefertiller, Cynthia L. Beaulieu, Yelena G. Bodien, Librada Callender, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Joseph T. Giacino, Flora M. Hammond, Robin Hanks, Cindy B. Ivanhoe, Shanti M. Pinto, Jenny J. Zhang

10.1097/htr.0000000000001216
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A Further Revisiting of the Common Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury Scale: Is It Time for the Common Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury–III?

Karen A. Sullivan

10.1097/htr.0000000000001217
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Emerging Patterns of Mental Health Comorbidities Among Those With Blast or Blunt Mechanism TBI: Leveraging Total Brain Diagnostics Data

Molly J. Sullan, Kate Clauss, Maya O'Neil, Sara Vlajic, William Baker-Robinson, Ryan Holliday, Adam R. Kinney, Catherine B. Fortier, David X. Cifu, William P. Milberg, Lisa A. Brenner

10.1097/htr.0000000000001214
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Implementation of a Professional Version of the Multiple Errands Test in Vocational Rehabilitation: Can It Complement Traditional Cognitive Assessment After Traumatic Brain Injury and Predict Return to Work?

Gérard Wicki, Christelle Aubert, Charles Benaim, Andréas Mühl, Michel Fédou, Philippe Vuadens, Anne Bellmann

10.1097/htr.0000000000001222
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The open access article processing charge is charged on acceptance and should be paid within 30 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

An accompanying cover letter should include attestations that the work is original and not published or under review elsewhere, all authors contributed to the work, the research was conducted consistent with ethical guidelines, and any conflicts of interest affecting any authors.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal offers an optional open access model with an article processing charge due upon acceptance; pricing is listed through the Wolters Kluwer Open Health Journals pricing list.

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