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Neuromuscular Disorders

Neuromuscular Disorders is the official journal of the World Muscle Society and publishes research by clinical academics and scientists on neuromuscular diseases, including acquired and hereditary diseases affecting muscle, the neuromuscular junction, or the lower motor neuron.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0960-8966
eISSN 1873-2364
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3330 APC for all articles published open access, excluding taxes

Submission Instructions

Neuromuscular Disorders accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must declare the status of database submission.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be no longer than 5,000 words, excluding abstract, references, acknowledgments, funding, tables, and figures. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include 1 to 6 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and disclosure of any generative AI-created images in each relevant image caption and in the general Generative AI disclosure statement.
References References are limited to 50. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order, consistent with Vancouver style. References must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and for works with more than 6 authors, the first 6 authors must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are limited to a combined total of 8. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Reviews. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Reviews should not exceed 6,000 words excluding the abstract, references, acknowledgments, funding, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Submission must include 1 to 6 English keywords, 3 to 5 article highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and disclosure of any generative AI-created images in both the relevant image captions and the general Generative AI disclosure statement.
References Reviews are recommended to be limited to 100 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order of first appearance, with the first 6 authors listed before 'et al.' for references with more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Case Reports. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must include key clinical information.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, Acknowledgements and References. Article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points are required as a separate editable file, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in each image caption and in the general Generative AI disclosure statement.
References References must not exceed 25. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order, consistent with Vancouver style. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.' and abbreviate journal names according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Case Reports may include up to three tables or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Picture Of The Month

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a brief case presentation and discussion of no more than 300 words. Manuscript must be accompanied by a brief case presentation and discussion. Keywords must not be included.
References Reference list may include up to 3 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in the order of first appearance. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.' and abbreviate journal names according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables The picture must be submitted as a separate file along with the manuscript. The picture must be the main part of the presentation and be of adequate size and good quality.
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Recent Publications

Quantitative whole-body MRI in FSHD: assessing systemic involvement and future directions

Seth D. Friedman, Doris Leung, Lara Riem, Olivia DuCharme, Kathryn Eve Costanzo, Emma Weatherley, Allison N. McCrady, Anna Faino, Leo H. Wang, Dennis W.W. Shaw, George H.J. Shaw, Jeff Statland, Silvia S. Blemker

10.1016/j.nmd.2026.106459
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Relevance of anti-Ku antibodies in Ku-positive myositis with a necrotizing myopathy-like phenotype: a pediatric case report

Takamasa Saito, Tomonari Shigemura, Ai Yamanaka, Manami Yabe, Ichizo Nishino, Yozo Nakazawa

10.1016/j.nmd.2026.106461
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Sensory abnormalities and entrapment neuropathies identified by nerve conduction studies in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Şule Deveci, Zeliha Matur, Safiye Serra Erzurumluoğlu

10.1016/j.nmd.2026.106463
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Visual mapping of muscle MRI fatty replacement patterns in genetic myopathies using dimensionality reduction

Benjamín Pizarro-Galleguillos, José Verdú-Díaz, David Gómez-Andrés, Felipe Tobar, Cristian Montalba, Marcelo Andia, Jordi Díaz-Manera, Jorge Díaz Jara, Jorge A. Bevilacqua

10.1016/j.nmd.2026.106464
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HACD1-related congenital myopathy skeletal muscle MRI findings in a Brazilian cohort

Aldrin Pedroza Martins, Alexandre Motta Mecê, Cristina Iwabe, Felipe Moreschi, Luis Fernando Grossklaus, Sérgio SJ Dertkigil, Alberto Rolim Muro Martinez, Anamarli Nucci, Marcondes C. França

10.1016/j.nmd.2026.106466
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days from submission to first decision; 48 days from submission to decision after review; 93 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required for manuscripts submitting variants and phenotype descriptions; authors must declare the status of database submission in the covering letter upon submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3330 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis RNA modifications and cancer Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma RNA Research and Splicing Nuclear Structure and Function Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus Hereditary Neurological Disorders Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research Human auditory perception and evaluation Ion channel regulation and function Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Educational Robotics and Engineering Cellular transport and secretion Biotin and Related Studies Genomics and Rare Diseases Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders

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