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Neurocritical Care

Neurocritical Care, the official journal of the Neurocritical Care Society, is a peer‑reviewed journal focused on all aspects of acute neurological care. It publishes updates on therapeutic avenues and technological innovations.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Neurology, Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1541-6933
eISSN 1556-0961
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Color print fee: $1,150; optional gold Open Access available (APC not specified)

Submission Instructions

Neurocritical Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Work

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must identify the manuscript as Original Work, confirm adherence to all instructions, explain the relevance to Neurocritical Care, and disclose any AI tool use.
Title Page Include a title page within the manuscript file listing the full title, each author’s highest degree and affiliation, word count, number of figures/tables, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract A structured abstract (maximum 300 words) is required with Background/Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow the IMRaD structure with Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Ensure Methods enable reproducibility and include required ethics statements.
Reference Format Use superscript numerical citations in text with references listed in citation order. List all authors up to six; if seven or more, list first three followed by et al.; include DOIs and links where available.
Figures Upload each figure as a separate high‑resolution file (EPS/TIFF preferred; no PDFs). Provide figure callouts in CAPITAL LETTERS in the text and list captions at the end of the manuscript.
Tables Upload each table as a separate file and place a table title and any notes on a separate manuscript page. Cite tables in the text in sequence.
Additional Documents Include a Details page (compliance, contributions, authorship confirmation, exclusivity, ethics/IRB, COI, checklist use, funding). Provide the appropriate EQUATOR checklist. Disclose AI use in the cover letter and Methods.
Word Count No specific word limit; authors should communicate succinctly.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should identify the submission as a Review Article, confirm compliance (PRISMA/registration if applicable), explain suitability for the journal, and disclose any AI use.
Title Page Provide a title page within the manuscript file with full title, author degrees and affiliations, word count, number of figures/tables, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract An unstructured abstract up to 300 words is required.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize with clear headings appropriate to a systematic or narrative review; systematic reviews should follow PRISMA guidance.
Reference Format Use superscript numerical citations with a numbered reference list in citation order; author listing and DOI/link requirements as per journal style.
Figures Upload figures as separate files (EPS/TIFF preferred) with captions compiled at the end of the manuscript; no PDF figures.
Tables Upload each table as a separate file; number and cite tables sequentially in the text.
Additional Documents Include Details page items (compliance, author contributions, ethics if applicable, COI, funding). Provide PRISMA checklist/flow diagram and PROSPERO registration (for systematic reviews/meta‑analyses). Include the relevant EQUATOR checklist.
Word Count Maximum 5,000 words for the main text (supplementary files not limited).
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Brief Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required indicating the manuscript is a Brief Communication, confirming adherence to limits, and explaining its relevance; disclose any AI use.
Title Page Include a title page with full title, author degrees/affiliations, word count, number of figures/tables (max 3), and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract A structured abstract is required, maximum 200 words.
Main Manuscript Headings Use concise headings appropriate to a brief report; ensure clarity and logical flow.
Reference Format Superscript numerical citations with a numbered list in order of appearance; include DOIs and links where available.
Figures Upload each figure as a separate file; provide captions at the end of the manuscript; adhere to resolution/file format requirements.
Tables Upload each table as a separate file; number and cite tables sequentially.
Additional Documents Include the Details page statements, COI disclosures, ethics/IRB (if applicable), funding, and author contributions.
Word Count Main text limited to 1,500 words; abstract limited to 200 words; up to 3 total figures/tables.
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Viewpoint

Cover Letter A cover letter is required identifying the submission as a Viewpoint, confirming compliance with journal policies, and stating its relevance; disclose any AI use.
Title Page Provide a title page listing title, author degrees/affiliations, word count, number of figures/tables, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract No specific abstract structure is required; provide an abstract only if needed by the submission system.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the essay with clear, logical headings appropriate to the perspective presented.
Reference Format Use superscript numerical citations with a numbered reference list in citation order; include DOIs/links where available.
Figures Upload figures separately; provide captions at the end of the manuscript; follow file type and resolution guidance.
Tables Upload tables separately and cite them in sequence within the text.
Additional Documents Include Details page items (compliance, contributions, COI, ethics statements if applicable, funding).
Word Count Maximum 2,500 words for the main text.
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Lessons Learned

Cover Letter A cover letter is required identifying the submission as Lessons Learned and outlining the educational value; disclose any AI use.
Title Page Include a title page with title, author degrees/affiliations (up to 5 authors), word count, number of figures/tables, and corresponding author contact.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for Lessons Learned articles.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize around the required elements: scenario, differential diagnosis, dilemma/lesson, reasoning/decision making, outcome, and future application.
Reference Format Use superscript numerical citations with a numbered reference list as needed; include DOIs/links where available.
Figures Upload figures separately and provide legends at the end of the manuscript; ensure images meet resolution requirements.
Tables Upload tables separately; number and cite in sequence.
Additional Documents Provide ethics and informed consent statements, consent to disclose (if applicable), relevant reporting guideline checklist/extension, Details page, COI, funding, and contributions.
Word Count Maximum 1,500 words for the main text.
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Editorial

Cover Letter Not typically required for invited editorials; if submitting, include the invitation context and confirm compliance with limits.
Title Page Include a title page with the editorial title, author affiliations (up to 3 authors), and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract No abstract is required for editorials.
Main Manuscript Headings Use brief, clear headings if desired; focus on commentary related to one or more journal articles.
Reference Format Use superscript numerical citations; up to 15 references are allowed.
Figures A table or figure is encouraged; upload separately with captions at the end of the manuscript.
Tables Upload tables separately if included; cite in sequence.
Additional Documents Include COI disclosures and funding (if any) on the Details page.
Word Count Maximum 1,500 words.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required identifying the submission as a Letter to the Editor and specifying the target article; disclose any AI use.
Title Page Include a title page with letter title, author affiliations (up to 5 authors), word count, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract No abstract is required.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the letter succinctly to address the specific points regarding the published article.
Reference Format No reference limit; the first reference must be the publication being commented on. Use superscript numerical citations.
Figures If figures are included, upload as separate files with captions at the end of the manuscript.
Tables If tables are included, upload as separate files and cite in order.
Additional Documents Include Details page, COI disclosures, and any funding information.
Word Count Maximum 1,500 words.
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Recent Publications

Ethical Challenges, Treatment Decisions, and Research Outcomes in Neurocritical Care

Airton Leonardo de Oliveira Manoel, Susanne Muehlschlegel

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Should We Do an Individual Management of Septic Shock in Neurocritically Ill Patients? A Proposal of a Conceptual Algorithm

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Associations between Hematoma Density, Hematoma Evacuation Efficacy, and In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Surgery after Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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Frequently asked questions

Is Neurocritical Care open access?

Neurocritical Care is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of Neurocritical Care?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Neurocritical Care is 3.6. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Neurocritical Care?

Submission to first decision (median) is 8 days.

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Does Neurocritical Care require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter is required for submissions and should identify the article type, confirm that the manuscript complies with all Instructions for Authors, and explain why the work is appropriate for Neurocritical Care. Authors must also disclose any use of AI‑assisted technologies and briefly describe how they were used.

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How much does it cost to publish in Neurocritical Care?

The journal uses a hybrid publishing model. Authors may choose traditional subscription-based publication or optional open access; specific article processing charges (APCs) or other fees are not listed on this page.

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