Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Muscle & Nerve is an international and interdisciplinary journal focused on health and disease of muscle, the neuromuscular junction, peripheral motor, sensory and autonomic neurons, and the central nervous system where peripheral nervous system behavior is clarified. The journal publishes clinical and research studies on neuromuscular disorders and treatment options across fields including electrophysiology, electrodiagnosis, anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, and virology.
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Subject
Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor
3.1
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0148-639X
eISSN
1097-4598
Invitation Only
Yes
Cost Range
Open Access APC: $4,810 USD / £3,220 GBP / €4,000 EUR, plus applicable taxes.
Submission Instructions
Muscle & Nerve is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:
Clinical Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must be 250 words. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction/Aims, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Include 5 key words on the abstract page, and an optional graphical abstract may be submitted with an accompanying 80-word summary of the key findings.
References
References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript Arabic numerals, listing all author names with “et al” after the third author.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 8 figures or tables is permitted, and any additional figures or tables must be submitted as online supplementary material. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, tables must not be embedded in the manuscript, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must include a title at the top, and figure legends must be 200 words or fewer and numbered with Arabic numerals corresponding to the illustrations.
Basic Science Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must be 250 words. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction/Aims, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Include 5 key words on the abstract page, and a graphical abstract may be submitted optionally with an accompanying 80-word summary of key findings.
References
References must be numbered in order of citation and cited as Arabic numeral superscripts, with all author names listed and “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 8 figures or tables is permitted, with additional figures or tables submitted as online supplementary material. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, tables must not be embedded in the manuscript, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Figure legends must be 200 words or fewer and numbered with Arabic numerals corresponding to the illustrations.
Invited Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured. Five key words pertaining to all major points of the contribution must appear on the abstract page.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words. Manuscript text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include key words, and authors may optionally submit a graphical abstract accompanied by an 80-word summary of the key findings.
References
References must be numbered in order of citation and cited as Arabic numeral superscripts, with all author names listed and “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on figures or tables. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Graphical abstract images are optional and must use one of the specified dimensions, and figure legends must be 200 words or fewer.
Aanem Monographs
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words. Manuscript text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 key words on the abstract page pertaining to all major points of the contribution.
References
References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text, tables, and legends as Arabic numeral superscripts, with all author names listed and “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on figures or tables. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, tables must not be embedded within the manuscript, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must include a title at the top, define abbreviations immediately below, and indicate units of measurement for all values.
Clinical Research Short Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction/Aims, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 key words on the abstract page pertaining to all major points of the contribution.
References
References must not exceed 30. References must be listed and numbered in order of citation, cited as superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors with “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 3 tables or figures is permitted, and any additional figures or tables must be submitted as online supplementary material. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, tables must not be embedded, and figures must be supplied as separate files.
Basic Science Short Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction/Aims, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 key words on the abstract page, and Basic Science Short Reports must demonstrate clinical relevance for human neuromuscular disorders.
References
References must not exceed 30. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited as superscript Arabic numerals, and list all author names with “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 3 tables or figures is permitted, and any additional figures or tables must be submitted as online supplementary material. Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript and not embedded, figure legends must be placed at the end of the manuscript, and figures must be supplied as separate files.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not permitted for Case Reports.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Manuscript must be organized in the order Title Page, Key Words, Text, References, Tables, and Figure Legends, and the text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 3 key words, the ethical publication statement, one conflict of interest disclosure statement, an alphabetical list of all abbreviations on a separate page before the references, CRediT authorship contributions, and appropriate acknowledgements for contributors and funding.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited as Arabic numeral superscripts, and list all author names with “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 3 figures or tables is permitted. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, tables must not be embedded within the manuscript, figures must be supplied as separate files, and online supplemental material is not permitted. Tables must include a title at the top and define abbreviations immediately below, and figure legends must be numbered with Arabic numerals and kept to 200 words or fewer.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not permitted.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 750 words. Letter must consist of comments on papers recently published in the journal. Keywords are not permitted.
References
References must not exceed 7. References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript Arabic numerals, with all author names listed and “et al” used after the third author.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 2 figures or tables is permitted. Tables and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, tables must not be embedded, and figures must be supplied as separate files.
Recent Publications
Frataxin Expression in Sensory Neurons Is Required for Muscle Spindle Function and Proprioception
Jürgen Schultheiß, Bridgette Watkins, Stephan Kröger
10.1002/mus.70311
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision is 18 days, median submission to acceptance is 192 days, and median acceptance to publication is 11 days.
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Hybrid open access publishing is offered.
Reformat to Muscle & Nerve using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Muscle Physiology and Disorders
Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
Hereditary Neurological Disorders
Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Ion channel regulation and function
Conducting polymers and applications
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Nerve injury and regeneration
Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
Motor Control and Adaptation
Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
Neurological disorders and treatments
Exercise and Physiological Responses
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments