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Journal Of Neurotrauma

Journal of Neurotrauma is a peer-reviewed flagship publication dedicated exclusively to traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, covering the full spectrum from basic pathobiology of central nervous system injury to preclinical and clinical trials aimed at improving early management, long-term care, and recovery. It publishes cutting-edge basic and translational research in human and animal studies, with emphasis on neurodegenerative disease research linked to CNS trauma. Topic areas include neuronal injury from cellular to molecular perspectives, neurochemical and behavioral alterations, electrophysiological changes, stem cell biology and transplantation, and neurorehabilitation. The journal serves neuroscientists, neuroimaging specialists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, bioengineers, rehabilitation specialists, and related professionals.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Neurology, Critical Care Medicine, Neurosciences
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0897-7151
eISSN 1557-9042
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Submission fee $49; page charges $90/page upon acceptance; optional OA APC $4,000; optional print color in print $800 (online color free).

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Neurotrauma accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter If identifiable patient images or information are included, the cover letter must attest that written patient consent has been obtained and archived; otherwise, specific cover letter content is not detailed.
Title Page Include the manuscript title; all author names, affiliations, and full mailing address plus telephone and email for each author; indicate the corresponding author. Upload as part of the manuscript immediately before the Abstract.
Abstract An unstructured abstract of up to 450 words is required; do not include references or trade names.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow an IMRaD structure: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Do not embed figures or tables in the text.
Reference Format Use Mary Ann Liebert Vancouver style with superscript Arabic numerals in citation order and a reference list in the same order; use PubMed/Medline journal abbreviations and include DOIs when available.
Figures Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files (TIFF/EPS, ≥300 dpi) with legends provided at the end of the manuscript or in a separate Word file; do not embed figures within the main text. A maximum of 10 figures are permitted.
Tables Place tables after the references in the main manuscript file or upload as a single separate editable Word file; cite tables sequentially in the text. A maximum of 6 tables are permitted.
Additional Documents Include a 500‑word Transparency, Rigor, and Reproducibility Summary after the Conclusion; IRB approval/waiver and informed consent statements (as applicable); animal ethics statements (as applicable); authorship contributions (CRediT), conflict of interest disclosures, and funding statements. Provide permissions for any reused content; an ORCID iD is required for the submitting author.
Word Count A maximum word limit of 6,000 words is permitted.
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Review Article

Cover Letter If identifiable patient images or information are included, the cover letter must attest that written patient consent has been obtained and archived; otherwise, specific cover letter content is not detailed.
Title Page Provide full author listings with affiliations and complete mailing address, telephone, and email for each author; identify the corresponding author. Upload as part of the manuscript before the Abstract.
Abstract An unstructured abstract of up to 250 words is required; do not include references.
Main Manuscript Headings Authors may organize content appropriately for a review; a clear logical structure is expected. Do not embed figures or tables in the main text.
Reference Format Mary Ann Liebert Vancouver style with superscript numerical citations in order and an ordered reference list; use PubMed/Medline journal abbreviations; include DOIs when available.
Figures Upload figures separately as high‑resolution TIFF/EPS files (≥300 dpi); provide numbered legends at the end of the manuscript or as a separate Word file. A maximum of 10 figures are permitted.
Tables Include tables after the references in the manuscript or as a separate editable Word file; cite sequentially in the text. A maximum of 6 tables are permitted.
Additional Documents Include conflict of interest disclosures, funding statements, and authorship contributions (CRediT). Provide permissions for reused material; include any required ethics statements if applicable (e.g., for human/animal data) and the Transparency, Rigor, and Reproducibility Summary when relevant to the article’s content.
Word Count A maximum word limit of 8,000-12,000 words is permitted.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter If identifiable patient images or information are included, the cover letter must attest that written patient consent has been obtained and archived; otherwise, specific cover letter content is not detailed.
Title Page Include full author information (names, affiliations, complete mailing addresses, telephone, and email) and identify the corresponding author; place the title page before the Abstract within the manuscript file.
Abstract An unstructured abstract of up to 250 words is required; do not include references.
Main Manuscript Headings Use headings appropriate to a brief report; for research, IMRaD sections are recommended. Do not embed figures or tables in the text.
Reference Format Mary Ann Liebert Vancouver style with superscript numerical citations and a reference list in citation order; use PubMed/Medline abbreviations.
Figures Upload up to two figures/tables total; figures should be separate high‑resolution files (TIFF/EPS, ≥300 dpi) with legends provided at the end of the manuscript or separately. A maximum of 2 tables and/or figures are permitted.
Tables If included, place tables after the references or upload as a separate editable Word file; cite in sequence. A maximum of 2 tables and/or figures are permitted.
Additional Documents Provide authorship contributions (CRediT), conflict of interest and funding statements, and any required ethics approvals/consent. Include the Transparency, Rigor, and Reproducibility Summary when applicable to the work and permissions for any reused content.
Word Count A maximum word limit of 2,000 words is permitted.
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Letters to the Editor

Cover Letter If identifiable patient images or information are included, the cover letter must attest that written patient consent has been obtained and archived; otherwise, specific cover letter content is not detailed.
Title Page Provide author names and affiliations with full contact details for each author and designate the corresponding author; include the title page at the beginning of the manuscript file.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for Letters to the Editor unless specifically requested by the journal.
Main Manuscript Headings A brief, clearly structured letter format is acceptable; headings are not required.
Reference Format Follow Mary Ann Liebert Vancouver style; limit references to a maximum of five, cited with superscript numerals in order.
Figures If included, upload one figure as a separate high‑resolution file (TIFF/EPS, ≥300 dpi) with an accompanying legend. A maximum of 1 table or figure is permitted.
Tables If included, supply one table after the references in the manuscript or as a separate editable Word file. A maximum of 1 table or figure is permitted.
Additional Documents Include conflict of interest disclosures and funding statements (if applicable). Obtain permissions for any reused material; provide ethics statements if relevant to patient data.
Word Count A maximum word limit of 500 words is permitted.
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Recent Publications

Quality of Life and Psychological Health after Recovery From Disorders of Consciousness: A Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study

Natalie Gilmore, Brooke Murtaugh, Yelena Bogdanova, Michael Choo, Afik Faerman, Joseph T. Giacino, Jessica Vaz Gonçalves, Flora M. Hammond, Katherine O’Brien, Amanda Rabinowitz, Amy Shapiro-Rosenbaum, Risa Nakase-Richardson, John Whyte, Yelena G. Bodien

10.1177/08977151251392589
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Effects of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Sex on Inflammatory Markers, Phagocytic Capacity, and Oxidative Stress After Controlled Cortical Impact in Rat Pups

Michelle E. Schober, Cynthia R. Terry, Josh K. Monts, Gavin C. Jones, Rodney M. Ritzel, David J. Loane

10.1177/08977151251393989
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3.5/6SH: Multicenter Real-World Derivation and External Validation of a CT-Based Formula for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Volume Estimation

Tao Liu, Biao Zhao, Yang Liu, Longyu Xie, Dawei Wang, Zhihao Zhao, Jianning Zhang, Rongcai Jiang

10.1177/08977151251414140
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Brain-Derived Proteins Induce Autoimmune Responses via MBP–IgG Immune Complexes and Participate in Pulmonary Edema Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Qi Shi, Ting-Ting Hu, Bo Liang, Ye-Hong Fang, Li-Xia Xu, Ling Chen, Xiao-Guang Tong, Hua Yan

10.1177/08977151251404034
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National Trends in Time to Surgery for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the United States: An Analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank

Carl M. Porto, Matthew J. Hagan, Christian Schroeder, Raj Thakrar, Mazen Taman, Anarina Murillo, Patricia L. Zadnik Sullivan, Oliver Y. Tang, Owen P. Leary, Adetokunbo Oyelese, Joaquin Q. Camara, Tianyi Niu, Albert Telfeian, Ziya Gokaslan, Jared S. Fridley

10.1177/08977151251410208
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Frequently asked questions

Is Journal Of Neurotrauma open access?

No, Journal Of Neurotrauma is a subscription-based journal. Access to articles typically requires a subscription or individual purchase, though some content may be available through institutional access or after an embargo period.

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What is the impact factor of Journal Of Neurotrauma?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Journal Of Neurotrauma is 3.8. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Journal Of Neurotrauma?

The journal provides Instant Online publication 72 hours after acceptance.

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Does Journal Of Neurotrauma require a cover letter?

Cover letters are referenced in the submission process. When manuscripts contain identifiable patient images or information, the cover letter must explicitly attest that written patient consent has been obtained and archived, in addition to including the corresponding consent statement in the manuscript. Beyond this requirement, specific cover letter content is not detailed.

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How much does it cost to publish in Journal Of Neurotrauma?

This hybrid journal charges a mandatory $49 submission fee and page charges of $90 per page upon acceptance. Optional open access is available for an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $4,000; post‑publication/retrospective open access is available for an additional $1,000 on top of the APC. Online color figures are free; printing figures in color in the print edition costs $800 (covers unlimited figures). Errata after publication may incur $100 per affected page. All fees are non‑refundable if a paper is withdrawn or retracted.

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Research Topics

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Traumatic Brain Injury Research Spinal Cord Injury Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Trauma and Emergency Care Studies S100 Proteins and Annexins Nerve injury and regeneration Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Thermal Regulation in Medicine Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery