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Neurological Research and Practice

Neurological Research and Practice, official journal of the German Neurological Society, is an international journal covering clinical, translational and basic research in neurology and neuroscience. Its scope includes areas such as genetics, vascular diseases and critical care, spine disorders, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, infections, oncology, epilepsy, neuroimaging and neuroradiology, neurodevelopment and degeneration. The journal publishes research articles, reviews, clinical trial protocols, standard operating procedures, letters to the editor and guidelines.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2524-3489
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £1690.00 GBP / $2290.00 USD / €1990.00 EUR APC; subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Submission Instructions

Neurological Research and Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Research Article manuscripts must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the abstract, keywords, figures, tables, captions, and references. Manuscript must include a heading titled "Statements and Declarations". Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a Competing Interests statement and disclosure statement under "Statements and Declarations," documentation of any large language model use in the Methods or suitable alternative section, and a Data Availability Statement.
References Citations must be given as numbers in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively, include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, and include full DOI links where available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and only submitted separately if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by concise captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words including abstract, keywords, figures, tables, captions, and references. Manuscript must include keywords, a disclosure statement, a statement specifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work, and a "Statements and Declarations" section including a Competing Interests statement, with any use of a large language model documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References Citations must use numbered references in square brackets. Reference list must include only cited published or accepted works, be numbered consecutively, include full DOI links where available, and use standard journal name abbreviations according to the ISSN List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by concise captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
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Matters Arising

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Matters Arising submissions must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords and a section titled "Statements and Declarations" that includes a Competing Interests statement, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.
References Citations must be numbered in square brackets in the text and the reference list must include only cited published or accepted works, numbered consecutively, with full DOI links where available and journal names abbreviated according to the ISSN List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and large figures should be submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words, including abstract and keywords, figures, tables, captions, and references. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords and a section titled "Statements and Declarations" that includes a Competing Interests statement, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References Citations must be numbered in square brackets in the text, the reference list must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that are published or accepted for publication, and DOI links and standard journal name abbreviations should be used where available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, and each figure must have a concise caption provided in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Position Statement

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Position Statement manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords and a section titled "Statements and Declarations" that includes a Competing Interests statement, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References In-text citations must use numbers in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered consecutively, include only cited works published or accepted for publication, use standard journal name abbreviations, and provide full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order in the text, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract of 150 to 250 words is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a section titled "Statements and Declarations" before the reference list. Include 4 to 6 keywords and a Competing Interests statement under the "Statements and Declarations" heading, and disclose any use of a large language model in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. Reference entries must be numbered consecutively, include only works cited in the text that are published or accepted for publication, use standard journal name abbreviations, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures uploaded separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, and each figure must have a concise caption included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Recent Publications

Letter to the editor regarding “Intracranial hemorrhage after ischemic stroke in patients on direct oral anticoagulants: results from a prospective observational study” by Purrucker et al

Matija Zupan, Mišo Šabovič, Senta Frol

10.1186/s42466-026-00484-6
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Author response to Zupan et al., Letter to the editor regarding “Intracranial hemorrhage after ischemic stroke in patients on direct oral anticoagulants: results from a prospective observational study” by Purrucker et al

Jan Purrucker, Kirsten Haas, Marilen Sieber, Viktoria Rücker, Peter U. Heuschmann, Roland Veltkamp

10.1186/s42466-026-00483-7
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The brain health bundle: integrating evidence-based strategies to guide neurological prevention

Eva Schaeffer, Daniela Berg

10.1186/s42466-026-00505-4
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The use of cladribine tablets in patients with MS beyond the age of 50: experiences from a large tertiary German centre

Franziska Axhausen, Stephanie Wolff, Romy Baumgart, Borros Arneth, Anne Mrochen, Heidrun H. Kraemer, Steffen Pfeuffer

10.1186/s42466-026-00502-7
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Psychological resilience in patients with Friedreich ataxia: a 6-year longitudinal analysis

Ruth Eumann, Janna Krahe, Imis Dogan, Ana Sofia Costa, Jörg B. Schulz, Stella A. Lischewski, Kathrin Reetz, Sandro Romanzetti, Ravi Dadsena, Maximillian Praster, Miguel Pishnamaz, Kerstin Konrad, Thomas Clavel, Vera Jankowski, Joachim Jankowski, Oliver Pabst, Nikolaus Marx, Julia Möllmann, Malte Jacobsen, Katharina Marx-Schütt, Juergen Dukart, Simon B Eickhoff, Ralf-Dieter Hilgers

10.1186/s42466-026-00499-z
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 12 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is mentioned for reviewer suggestions and for noting unpublished material or reuse of material.

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What are the publication costs?

The current APC is £1690.00 GBP / $2290.00 USD / €1990.00 EUR for each accepted article, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Epilepsy research and treatment Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Neurological disorders and treatments Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Dysphagia Assessment and Management Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Traumatic Brain Injury Research

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