Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of the Neurological Sciences is the official journal of the World Federation of Neurology and publishes original articles in neurology and neuroscience from around the world. It emphasizes guidance for clinicians, cutting-edge basic and translational science, practical clinical outcomes research, and reviews, commentaries, and editorials across a wide range of neurology-related fields.
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Subject
Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor
3.2
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0022-510X
eISSN
1878-5883
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 3470 APC for open access publication; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
Submission Instructions
Journal of the Neurological Sciences accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Research Paper
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references and the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords, a separate editable highlights file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, CRediT co-author contributions, and an AI-use declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references when generative AI tools were used.
References
References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the reference list in the order of appearance, include only sources cited in the text and vice versa, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use journal abbreviations according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables
Figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. Tables must be cited and numbered consecutively with captions and notes below the table body, while each figure or artwork file must be cited, numbered in order, submitted as a separate logically named file, and accompanied by a caption.
Clinical Outcomes
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references and the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file with each bullet no more than 85 characters, CRediT author contribution acknowledgement, and a generative AI declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references when applicable.
References
References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the reference list in order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions, notes below the table body, while each figure must be cited in the text, numbered by order of appearance, submitted as a separate logically named file, and provided with a caption.
Basic Research Paper
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the reference list and the abstract excluded from section numbering. Provide 1 to 6 keywords in English, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file with “highlights” in the file name and each bullet no more than 85 characters, include CRediT author contribution roles, and add a generative AI declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references if AI tools were used.
References
References must be cited by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text, all cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa, references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by “et al.,” and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables
Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text and numbered in order of appearance, tables must include captions and notes below the table body, and all artwork must have a caption with each image submitted as a separate logically named file.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Review Articles should not exceed 8 printed pages without the references unless approved by the editorial staff. Review Articles should start with an introduction, followed by classification, diagnosis, clinical features, pathogenesis and conclusion. Include 1 to 6 English keywords, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, add a generative AI declaration before the references when applicable, include a text box, figures and tables, use a summarized table in the classification and clinical section, include a text box in the clinical section if possible, and include a diagram or figure in the pathogenesis section.
References
Cite references by number in square brackets, number the reference list in order of appearance, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and abbreviate journal names according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables
Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. Review Articles should include a text box, figures and tables, and the classification and clinical section should contain a summarized table while the pathogenesis section should include a diagram or figure.
Best Practices
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references and the abstract excluded from section numbering. Provide 1 to 6 keywords in English, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, acknowledge co-author contributions using CRediT roles, and add a generative AI declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references if such tools were used.
References
References must be cited by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, all cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa, references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.,' and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. Cite and number figures and tables in order of appearance, provide captions for all artwork and tables, place table notes below the table body, do not submit tables as images, and submit each image as a separate file.
Clinical Short Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references and the abstract excluded from section numbering. Provide 1 to 6 keywords in English, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file with each bullet no more than 85 characters including spaces, include CRediT co-author contributions, and add a generative AI declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references when AI tools were used.
References
References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the reference list in order of appearance, include only sources cited in the text and vice versa, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Cite and number all figures and tables in order of appearance, provide captions for all artwork and tables, place table notes below the table body, and do not submit tables as images.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Letters To The Editor must not include an abstract.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor must not exceed 1000 words. Letters To The Editor should begin with 'Dear Editor'. Include 1 to 6 keywords in English, provide 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file with each bullet no more than 85 characters including spaces, and add a generative AI declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references if such tools were used.
References
Letters To The Editor may include 10 or fewer references. Cite references by number in square brackets in the text, list them in the reference list in order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Letters To The Editor may include a limited number of figures, perhaps 1 if necessary. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. Cite all figures and tables in the manuscript text, number them according to their order of appearance, and provide captions for all artwork and tables.
Recent Publications
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Comment on “impact of blood viscosity on wake-up stroke: Analysis stratified by age and stroke subtype”
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On interpreting treatment hierarchy after ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic disease
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
4 days submission to first decision; 48 days submission to decision after review; 82 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of the Neurological Sciences using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
USD 3470 APC for open access publication; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
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