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Neurology Clinical Practice

Neurology Clinical Practice is a peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal for the practicing neurologist.

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Subject Clinical Neurology

Impact Factor 3.2

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 2163-0402

eISSN 2163-0933

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Optional open access APC: CC BY-NC-ND $3,800; CC BY $4,600.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Research Articles. The cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript classification, study type with the required reporting guideline, and an indication of whether the submission is a null hypothesis study.

Abstract A structured abstract is required for Research Articles. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background and Objectives, Methods, Results, and Discussion, with Trial Registration Information included for clinical trials when applicable.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4,500 words excluding the abstract, tables, figure legends, appendices, and references. The manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, and the Methods section must include a subsection titled “Standard Protocol Approvals, Registrations, and Patient Consents.” Research Articles require a data availability statement, and Neurology Clinical Practice Research Articles must include 3-5 take-home points for a Summary Box and a Classification of Evidence statement for specified study types.

References The manuscript must not exceed 50 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style formatting. Citations must appear in superscript numerical order in the text, and the reference list must correspond to those citation numbers in numerical order.

Figures & Tables Research Articles must not exceed 7 figures or tables. Tables and figure titles and legends must be placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are mentioned in the text.

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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Review submissions. The cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript classification, and study type with the required reporting guideline provided.

Abstract An abstract is required for Reviews. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. Reviews in Neurology Clinical Practice must use a structured abstract. The structured abstract must use the headings Purpose of Review, Recent Findings, and Summary.

Manuscript Reviews must not exceed 5,000 words. Reviews in Neurology Clinical Practice must include a Methods section, if applicable. Reviews in Neurology Clinical Practice may provide 3 to 5 take-home points, and AI-generated or AI-assisted writing uses such as sentence rewriting, paragraph restructuring, stylistic improvement, translation into English, or other generative AI use must be disclosed in the manuscript.

References Reviews must not exceed 60 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style formatting. Citations must appear in superscript numerical order, and the reference list must correspond to citation numbers and be presented in numerical order.

Figures & Tables Reviews must not exceed 7 figures or tables. Tables with titles and figure titles and legends must be placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are mentioned in the text.

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Clinical/Scientific Note

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript classification, and study type with the required reporting guideline provided.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Objectives, Methods, Results, and Discussion.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,250 words. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. A data access statement and information on research ethics, informed consent, and consent to disclose are required, and Clinical/Scientific Notes in Neurology Clinical Practice must include a Practical Implications statement after the abstract.

References References must not exceed 15. References must follow AMA Manual of Style formatting. Citations must appear in superscript numerical order, and the reference list must correspond to citation numbers and be listed in numerical order.

Figures & Tables Figures and tables combined must not exceed 3. Tables with titles and figure titles and legends must be placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are mentioned in the text.

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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript classification, and study type with the required reporting guideline provided.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Letter to the Editor must not exceed 200 words. Any use of AI tools for sentence rewriting, paragraph restructuring, stylistic improvement, or manuscript translation into English must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements section.

References Letter to the Editor must not exceed 5 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style formatting. Citations must appear in superscript numerical order, the reference list must be in numerical order, and the journal article being commented on must be cited as reference 1.

Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor must not include figures, tables, or videos.

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Commentary

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript classification, and study type with the required reporting guideline provided.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and no more than 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words. Manuscript must include a Conclusion section addressing the unanswered questions, where the field is going, and the practical implications. Any use of AI tools for sentence rewriting, paragraph restructuring, stylistic improvement, or manuscript translation into English must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements section.

References References must not exceed 25. References must follow AMA Manual of Style formatting. Citations must appear in superscript numerical order and the reference list must appear in corresponding numerical order.

Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not exceed a combined total of 3. Tables must be included with a title at the end of the manuscript, and figure titles and legends must be listed at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order of their mention in the text.

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Recent Publications

Reducing Time to Seizure Treatment in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Through Quality Improvement Methodology

Chelsey Ortman, Thara R. Bala, James J. Riviello, Jennifer Erklauer, Jon A. Cokley, Sukru Aras, Duc T. Nguyen, Stacy Pedigo, Leigh A. Ligas, Lisa B. Rhodes, Sonali Sen

10.1212/cpj.0000000000200622

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Reach of Palliative Care in Parkinson Disease

Sandhya Seshadri, Umer Akbar, Peggy Auinger, Nicole Andrea Lessard, Megan Dini, Sally A. Norton, Hillary D. Lum, Jodi Summers Holtrop, Janis M. Miyasaki, Christina L. Vaughan, Benzi M. Kluger

10.1212/cpj.0000000000200628

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Addressing Barriers to Transitioning Pediatric Patients With Epilepsy to Adult Health Care in the United States

M. Scott Perry, Fábio A. Nascimento, Jesus E. Pina-Garza, Michael G. Chez, José A. Ferreira, Adrian L. Rabinowicz, Enrique Carrazana

10.1212/cpj.0000000000200616

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Approach to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Nathaniel M. Robbins, Elisabeth P. Golden, Kelly C. Freeman, Ratna K. Bhavaraju-Sanka, Howard Snapper, Glen A. Cook

10.1212/cpj.0000000000200620

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A Message From the Editors to Our Reviewers

Luca Bartolini, Kathryn Kvam, David J. Brooks, Neil A. Busis, Amanda L. Jagolino-Cole, John Ney

10.1212/cpj.0000000000200629

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Abstracts are delivered to PubMed Central after online publication, and complete articles are available in PubMed Central one year after publication. Proofs are normally sent approximately 12 to 13 business days after the Welcome to Production email.

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Is a cover letter required?

Every submission must be accompanied by a cover letter including manuscript title, manuscript classification, study type and reporting guideline, notification of null hypothesis research articles when applicable, and notification of any redundant or duplicate publication. Additional ethics, consent, trial registration, and protocol information is required for applicable manuscripts.

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What are the publication costs?

Neurology Clinical Practice is a hybrid journal. APCs apply only if open access is selected: CC BY-NC-ND $3,800 or CC BY $4,600.

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Research Topics

Epilepsy research and treatment Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological disorders and treatments Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Migraine and Headache Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Neurological and metabolic disorders Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Neurology and Historical Studies Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Neurological Complications and Syndromes

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