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NeuroImage Clinical

NeuroImage: Clinical is an open access journal focused on diseases, disorders, and syndromes involving the nervous system, with emphasis on abnormal structure-function relationships of the human nervous system based on imaging. It publishes original research and also considers innovative methods, models, databases, theory, or conceptual positions that use imaging approaches to advance understanding of clinical problems.

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Subject Neuroimaging

Impact Factor 3.6

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 2213-1582

eISSN 2213-1582

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 3490 (excl. taxes) for all articles.

Submission Instructions

NeuroImage Clinical accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Submissions must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation a disclosure statement must be added at the end of the manuscript before the references.

References Citations in the text must use author name and year of publication. Any reference cited in the article must appear in the reference list and vice versa, references cited in the abstract must be given in full, and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.

Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, and all tables must be cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively, include captions, and have table notes placed below the table body.

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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Submissions must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and any generative AI use must be disclosed in a new section at the end of the manuscript before the references list when the paper is first submitted.

References All citations in the text must use author name and year of publication. Any reference cited in the article must appear in the reference list and vice versa, references may be in any consistent style at submission, and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.

Figures & Tables Figures and artwork must be supplied as separate files, while all tables must be cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively, include captions, and place table notes below the table body.

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Recent Publications

Multimodal magnetic resonance imaging-based clustering identifies two imaging-defined brain phenotypes in De novo Parkinson's disease

Esraa Arabi, Yuan Tian, Minwei Zhu, Wenpeng Gao, Yili Fu

10.1016/j.nicl.2026.104021

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Validation of deep-learning-based MRI-to-CT attenuation correction for striatal and extrastriatal [123I]I-FP-CIT SPECT measurement

Sebastian Kalytta, Hendrik Theis, Kathrin Giehl, Merle C. Hoenig, Inés Mérida, Nicolas Costes, Adrian L. Asendorf, Manuel Reifegerst, Alexander Drzezga, Stéphane Prange, Thilo van Eimeren

10.1016/j.nicl.2026.104020

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Stress-related hypofrontality in depression and its relation to altered activation prior to the stress response

Isabell Int-Veen, Ann-Christine Ehlis, Agnes Kroczek, Hendrik Laicher, Andreas J. Fallgatter, David Rosenbaum

10.1016/j.nicl.2026.104019

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Altered temporal organization of neural response dynamics during attention processing differentiates ADHD subtypes in children

Yanan Zhang, Tongxia Li, Jun Jiang, Hao Li, Ruidi Sun, Yunjie Li, Wenqi Chen

10.1016/j.nicl.2026.104011

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Structural-functional multilayer brain network properties and outcome of combined repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and psychotherapy for obsessive–compulsive disorder

Sophie M.D.D. Fitzsimmons, Coen Coomans, Lucas Breedt, Neeltje M. Batelaan, Ysbrand D. van der Werf, Odile A. van den Heuvel, Linda Douw, Chris Vriend

10.1016/j.nicl.2026.104012

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days. A minimum of two reviewers is typically used for independent expert assessment after editorial screening.

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What are the publication costs?

An Article Publishing Charge is payable for all articles. The APC is USD 3490 excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neurological disorders and treatments Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neural dynamics and brain function Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Traumatic Brain Injury Research Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Epilepsy research and treatment Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Mental Health Research Topics Schizophrenia research and treatment Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders

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