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Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders is a comprehensive journal dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and related immune-mediated and infectious diseases of the central nervous system. Its scope includes clinical neurology, neuroepidemiology, neurobiology, neuroimaging, neuroimmunology, genetics, biomarkers, neuropsychology, neurorehabilitation, and novel therapeutics, and it welcomes Original Research, Reviews, Clinical Trials, Letters to the Editors, Editorials, and Commentaries.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2211-0348
eISSN 2211-0356
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: USD 3450 excluding taxes; subscription publication: no open access publication fee.

Submission Instructions

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be concise, factual, and unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, submission highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration in a new section before the references if such tools were used.
References In-text citations should use author-year style, while the reference list may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must include applicable bibliographic details and be arranged alphabetically, then chronologically when needed, with same-year works distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Reviews

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. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, required article highlights as a separate editable Word file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a generative AI declaration in a new section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Citations must use an author-date style. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Clinical Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be concise, factual, and able to stand alone. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, article highlights submitted separately as 3 to 5 bullet points, a generative AI declaration section before the references if applicable, and the clinical trial registration number preferably at the end of the abstract.
References References may be in any consistent style at submission, with text citations using author-year format. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed, with letters added after the year for multiple items by the same author in the same year.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Full Length Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Full Length Research Papers should not normally exceed 3,500 words from the Introduction through the Discussion section. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, submission highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration section placed before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References may use any consistent style at submission, and text citations should use author names and publication years. Reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed, with letters added after the year for multiple works by the same author or authors in the same year.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editors

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, article highlights, and a generative AI declaration in a new section before the references if such tools were used.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style, and in-text citations should use author-date format. References must include applicable bibliographic details and be arranged alphabetically, then chronologically if needed, with same-year works distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Recent Publications

Comment on “Lacosamide effects on pain management in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial”

Antonio Alcántara Montero, Almudena Holguera Palacios

10.1016/j.msard.2026.107990
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Examining intersections of biographies & biologies: diversity & outcomes of people with multiple sclerosis in Canada (iBio2Div-MS) Protocol

Ruth Ann Marrie, Kaarina Kowalec, Afolasade Fakolade, John Fisk, Sarah J. Donkers, Colleen J. Maxwell, Penelope Smyth, Christina Wolfson, Marcia Finlayson

10.1016/j.msard.2026.107983
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Comment on "The utility of magnetic resonance imaging of the spinal cord in paediatric transverse myelitis: A systematic review"

Pierre Meyer

10.1016/j.msard.2026.107989
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Lower-Limb Strength in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis

Andrea Blanco Trillo, Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda, Claudia Guerra Colemenero, Diego Fernández-Vázquez

10.1016/j.msard.2026.107985
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Prevalence and clinical associations of sleep-disordered breathing in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dwiti Jatin Ponda, Florence Olivia Wong, Laura Edwards

10.1016/j.msard.2026.107988
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days submission to first decision; 54 days submission to decision after review; 115 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3450 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Polyomavirus and related diseases Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling Vestibular and auditory disorders Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Epilepsy research and treatment Viral Infections and Immunology Research Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy COVID-19 and Mental Health Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

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