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Neuro-Oncology is a medical oncology and neurology journal published on behalf of the Society for Neuro-Oncology. It reports a 2024 Impact Factor of 13.4 and a 2024 CiteScore of 30.2, and offers publication under either a standard licence or an open access licence.
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Subject
Clinical Neurology, Oncology
Impact Factor
13.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1522-8517
eISSN
1523-5866
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Standard licence has no licence charge. Open access publication requires an APC. Flat publication fee for certain non-open access article types: $800 for EANO, SNO, or ASNO society members and $1000 for non-society members. Colour charges are USD 600 per colour figure.
Submission Instructions
Neuro-Oncology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must confirm that all co-authors have read and approved submission and agree to pay for full color reproduction if color figures are submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured. No mandatory abstract headings are specified.
Manuscript
The text body must not exceed 6000 words, excluding references, figure legends, and tables. Text sections must be arranged as Title page, Abstract and keywords, Key Points, Importance of the Study, Text, Required statements, Acknowledgements, References, and Captions for all illustrations. Up to 5 keywords and 2 to 3 brief key points with a total maximum of 260 characters/spaces must be included, and any AI use must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
No more than 100 references may be included. References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals, and for works with more than six authors the first three authors must be followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 7 display items may be included. For first submission, display items must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list and figure legends, and tables should otherwise be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and each table must be limited to a maximum length of 2 pages.
Basic And Translational Investigations
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor is required as a separate file. The cover letter must confirm that all co-authors have read and approved submission and, if color figures are included, agreement to pay for full color reproduction.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The text body from Introduction through Discussion must not exceed 5000 words, excluding references, figure legends, and tables. The manuscript must include Title page, Abstract and keywords, Key Points, Importance of the Study, Text, Required statements, Acknowledgements, References, and figure captions, with five required statements included after the Discussion. Up to five keywords, 2 to 3 brief key points with a maximum total of 260 characters and spaces, an Importance of the Study summary of no more than 150 words, and any AI-use disclosure in the Methods or Acknowledgements section must be included.
References
No more than 50 references should be included. References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text with superscript Arabic numbers, and works with more than six authors must list the first three followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 6 display items may be included. For the first submission, display items must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list and figure legends, although tables must otherwise be uploaded as separate files except for the first author-friendly submission. Figure captions are required for all figures.
Clinical Investigations
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must state that all authors have read, seen, and approved the submitted version of the manuscript and agree to pay for full color reproduction if color figures are submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The text body from Introduction through Discussion must not exceed 5000 words, excluding references, figure legends, and tables. The manuscript must include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, followed after the Discussion by five required statements. The manuscript must include up to five keywords, 2 to 3 brief key points with a maximum total of 260 characters or spaces, an Importance of the Study summary of no more than 150 words, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
No more than 50 references should be included. References must be numbered in order of citation in the text and cited using superscript Arabic numerals, with more than six authors shortened to the first three followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 6 display items may be included. Display items must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list and figure legends for the first submission, and tables should otherwise be uploaded as separate files. Figure captions are required for all figures and must be typed double-spaced after the list of references.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must confirm that all co-authors have read and approved the submission and, if color figures are included, agree to pay for full color reproduction.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The text body from Introduction through Discussion must not exceed 5000 words, excluding references, figure legends, and tables. The manuscript must be arranged in the order Title page, Abstract and keywords, Key Points, Importance of the Study, Text, Required statements, Acknowledgements, References, and Captions for all illustrations, and must include an Importance of the Study section of no more than 150 words. Up to five keywords, 2 to 3 brief key points with a total maximum of 260 characters and spaces, required statements, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section must be included.
References
No more than 100 references may be included. References must be numbered in order of citation in the text and cited using superscript Arabic numerals, and entries with more than six authors must list the first three followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 7 tables and/or figures may be included. For the first submission, display items must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the reference list and figure legends, although the entire manuscript including tables and figures may be uploaded in a single Word file. Tables must be uploaded as separate files except for the first author-friendly submission.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must state that all co-authors have read, seen, and approved submission of the manuscript and must indicate agreement to pay for full color reproduction if color figures are submitted.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The text body from Introduction through Discussion must not exceed 5000 words, excluding references, figure legends, and tables. Manuscript text sections must be arranged as Title page, Abstract and keywords, Key Points, Importance of the Study, Text, Required statements, Acknowledgements, References, and Captions for all illustrations, and an Importance of the Study section of no more than 150 words must be included. Up to five keywords and 2 to 3 brief key points with a total maximum of 260 characters/spaces must be included, and any use of AI in content generation or preparation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section with each instance and tool detailed.
References
No more than 100 references may be included. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text with superscript Arabic numbers, and for works with more than six authors the first three authors must be followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 7 tables and/or figures may be included. For the first submission, display items must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list and figure legends, although the entire manuscript including tables and figures may be uploaded in a single Word file. Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and each table must have a maximum length of 2 pages, while multi-panel figures should not exceed 8 panels.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must state whether all co-authors have read and approved the submission and whether all authors have seen and approved the submitted version of the manuscript.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The text must not exceed 600 words. Letters to the Editor must address a recent publication in Neuro-Oncology within the prior 3 months or a current topic in the field. Any use of AI in content generation or preparation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript, with each instance and tool clearly detailed.
References
No more than 6 references may be included. References must be presented as a numbered list in order of citation in the text, with superscript Arabic numbers used for in-text citation and more than six authors shortened to the first three followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 1 simple table or figure with 1 or 2 panels may be included. Display items must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list and figure legends for the first submission, and supplementary data are not permitted.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
A cover letter addressed to the editor must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must confirm that all co-authors have read and approved the submission and the submitted version of the manuscript.
Abstract
An abstract is required as part of the manuscript.
Manuscript
Text sections must be ordered as Title page, Abstract and keywords, Key Points, Importance of the Study, Text, Required statements, Acknowledgements, References, and Captions for all illustrations. The manuscript must include up to five keywords, two to three bulleted key points, required statements, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section with each instance and tool clearly detailed.
References
References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals, and list the first three authors followed by "et al." when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Multi-panel figures should not exceed 8 panels, and each table must have a maximum length of 2 pages. For the first submission, display items must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list and figure legends, while tables should otherwise be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and include a short descriptive title.
Recent Publications
EFTUD2-Regulated Alternative Splicing of MSH5 Drives Radioresistance in Recurrent IDH-Mutant Glioma
Qiu He, Runxin Wu, Xiaozhou Yu, Xiao Song, Maya Walker, Deanna Tiek, Tongchao Jiang, Xiao-Nan Li, Chengtao Her, Bo Hu, Shi-Yuan Cheng
10.1093/neuonc/noag225
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Functional clustering within glioblastoma identifies a network-integrated subtype with improved survival
Danting Zeng, Abraham Z Snyder, Ki Yun Park, Benjamin T Acland, Joshua S Shimony, Eric C Leuthardt
10.1093/neuonc/noag223
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Association between temozolomide-related hematologic toxicity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma
Abigirl Machingura, Johannes Weller, Johan A F Koekkoek, Linda Dirven, Matthias Preusser, Patrick Roth, Roger Stupp, Michael Weller, Madeline Pe, Thierry Gorlia, Martin J B Taphoorn, Emilie Le Rhun, Clemens Seidel
10.1093/neuonc/noag224
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Corrigendum to: ΔNp73/ETS2 complex drives glioblastoma pathogenesis—targeting downstream mediators by rebastinib prolongs survival in preclinical models of glioblastoma
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10.1093/neuonc/noag208
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Reduced-dose Radiotherapy without Chemotherapy for Intracranial Germinomas: Results from an Asian Multicenter Study
Chan Woo Wee, Hwa Kyung Byun, Yi-Wei Chen, Jaeho Cho, Yu-Mei Kang, Yen-Lin Liu, Dong-Seok Kim, Kyu-Won Shim, Jung Woo Han, Chuhl Joo Lyu, I-Chun Lai, Cheng-Shien Shieh, Chang-Ok Suh, Tai-Tong Wong, Hong In Yoon, Hsin Lun Lee
10.1093/neuonc/noag219
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Papers are normally reviewed within 3-4 weeks of submission. Appeals must be submitted within 4 weeks of the decision. Authors have 3 weeks to accept or decline a transfer offer to a sister journal. Page proof corrections must be returned within 2 working days. Advance Access articles are published online soon after acceptance.
Reformat to Neuro-Oncology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter addressed to the editor is required as a separate Word file. It should declare whether the manuscript or any part of it has been previously published or submitted elsewhere, whether all co-authors have read and approved the submission, and agreement to pay approximately $600 per color figure if color figures are submitted. A new cover letter is required for revised manuscripts.
Reformat to Neuro-Oncology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The journal operates a hybrid model. Standard licence publication has no licence charge, open access publication requires an APC, and certain non-open access article types incur a flat publication fee of $800 for EANO, SNO, or ASNO society members or $1000 for non-society members.
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