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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation is an open access journal focused on neuroengineering and rehabilitation. It publishes research spanning rehabilitation research, engineering technologies, and neuroscientific approaches, including topics such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, exoskeletons, and wearable sensing.

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Subject Engineering, Biomedical, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation
Impact Factor 5.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 1743-0003
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Trial registration.
Manuscript Manuscript must include Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and a Declarations section with all required subheadings. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, provide a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used, document any Large Language Model use in the Methods or another suitable section, and include all Declarations subheadings with 'Not applicable' where a section is not relevant.
References References must follow Vancouver reference style. All web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in full in the reference list with the site title, URL, and access date.
Figures & Tables Results of statistical analyses, where appropriate, must be presented in the text or in tables and figures.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Main body of the abstract, and short Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must include Background, Main text, Conclusions, and a Declarations section. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a Declarations section with the specified subheadings including 'Not applicable' where irrelevant, an Availability of data and materials statement, an Authors' contributions section, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References must follow Vancouver style. All web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with the site title, URL, and access date.
Figures & Tables Footnotes to tables must be indicated by superscript lower-case letters, or by asterisks for significance values and other statistical data.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a title page with the title, all authors’ full names and institutional addresses, and the corresponding author, and it must include a 'Declarations' section with the subheadings Ethics approval and consent to participate, Consent for publication, Availability of data and materials, Competing interests, Funding, Authors' contributions, Acknowledgements, and optional Authors' information. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used, 'Not applicable' under any irrelevant Declarations subsection, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if Methods is unavailable.
References Web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with the site title, URL, and access date rather than placed in the text.
Figures & Tables Footnotes must be used instead of endnotes, text footnotes must be numbered consecutively, table footnotes should use superscript lower-case letters or asterisks for significance values and other statistical data, and footnotes must not contain figures, tables, standalone reference citations, or bibliographic reference details.
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Comment

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include background, main body of the abstract, and short conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must include Background, Main text, Conclusions, and a Declarations section. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, an Availability of data and materials statement, required Declarations subheadings with 'Not applicable' where irrelevant, and any use of a Large Language Model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References must follow Vancouver style. All web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with site title, URL, access date, and author when identifiable.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Methodology

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured with separate sections. Abstract must include the headings 'Background', 'Results', and 'Conclusions'.
Manuscript Manuscript should include Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and a 'Declarations' section. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a 'Declarations' section with the required subheadings, and any use of a Large Language Model must be documented in the Methods section.
References References must use Vancouver style. Web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with site title, URL, access date, and author information when identifiable.
Figures & Tables Results of statistical analysis must be presented either in the text or in tables and figures.
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Recent Publications

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Targeted ankle proprioceptive training improves balance, gait, and functional mobility in chronic stroke survivors: a multicenter randomized controlled trial with longitudinal follow-up

Muslim Khan, Ayman Abdullah Alhammad, Mshari Alghadier, Saeed Mufleh Alnasser, Abdullah Basheer Alanazi, Hasan Ali Abdullah AlAidarous, Engy BadrEldin S Moustafa, Mohammad Ahmad Sharahily, Mohammed Ibrahim Amri, Edward Muteesasira

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Research Topics

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Muscle activation and electromyography studies Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Motor Control and Adaptation Spinal Cord Injury Research Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Neurological disorders and treatments Tactile and Sensory Interactions Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts Vestibular and auditory disorders Effects of Vibration on Health Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction

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