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Journal of Vestibular Research

The Journal of Vestibular Research is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes experimental and observational studies, review papers, theoretical papers based on current knowledge of the vestibular system, and letters to the Editor.

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Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0957-4271
eISSN 1878-6464
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access; APC support, discounts, or prepaid coverage may be available through institutional agreements.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be provided. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party or submission by someone not listed as an author, if applicable.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 200 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Main manuscript should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Include 4 to 5 keywords after the abstract, include an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, include a Statements and Declarations section with each required subheading and 'Not applicable' where relevant, and disclose AI use in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section when required.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, and corresponding citations must have identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column and be editable rather than submitted as images.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be provided. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party or submission by a non-author, if applicable.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Reviews over 10,000 words should be discussed with the Editor-in-Chief. Manuscript should include a conclusion. Include a minimum of 4 to 5 keywords after the abstract and include an Author Contributions heading plus a Statements and Declarations section with each required subheading.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be provided. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party or submission by someone not listed as an author, if applicable.
Abstract Letters to the Editor relating to a specific issue or case history should include an abstract, while no abstract requirement is explicitly stated for comments on prior articles. For Letters to the Editor relating to a specific issue or case history, the abstract should be no longer than 100 words. For Letters to the Editor relating to a specific issue or case history, the abstract is the only permitted subdivision, implying an otherwise unstructured format.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must be 1000 words or less. Letters to the Editor relating to a specific issue or case history should have no subdivisions other than the abstract, and Letters to the Editor should have a title. Letters to the Editor should include appropriate references and the corresponding author's e-mail address.
References Letters to the Editor relating to a specific issue or case history should not include more than 15 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor relating to a specific issue or case history should not include more than one figure or table. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title.
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Recent Publications

mVOR: A digital health solution for remote assessment of gaze stability in unilateral vestibular dysfunction

Adam Thompson-Harvey, Jesus D. Gomez, Gia Oscherwitz, Sean Morgan, Ryan Stepp, Masud Rabbani, Naveen Bansal, Bradley Kesser, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Joel A. Goebel

10.1177/09574271261494420
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AI-enabled nystagmus analysis in vestibular assessment: Current evidence and future directions

Reza Hoseinabadi

10.1177/09574271261496097
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The metabolic matrix hypothesis of recurrent BPPV: Otoconia–otolithic membrane–endolymph fragility

Pedro Stapleton-Garcia

10.1177/09574271261493213
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Vestibular symptom burden in hyperemesis gravidarum: A scale-based comparison with migraine and motion sickness

Emel Uğur, Büşra Uludağ, Aysel Ozkaynak

10.1177/09574271261496103
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Perception of the upright with tilted and rotating distractors in the fore- and background

Anna J. C. Reuten, Jelte E. Bos, Marco Otte, Jeroen B. J. Smeets

10.1177/09574271261492460
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

OnlineFirst publication usually significantly reduces publication lead time. Manuscripts undergo initial evaluation before peer review, and authors are notified when a decision has been reached.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing or editing assistance and third-party submission arrangements must also be disclosed in the covering letter when applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access; institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may cover or reduce APCs.

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Research Topics

Vestibular and auditory disorders Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Visual perception and processing mechanisms Tactile and Sensory Interactions Glaucoma and retinal disorders Spaceflight effects on biology Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Motor Control and Adaptation Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Spatial Cognition and Navigation Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments Effects of Vibration on Health Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Migraine and Headache Studies Spinal Cord Injury Research Multisensory perception and integration