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Neurospine

Neurospine is a peer-reviewed spine journal published by the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. It is indexed in SCIE, PubMed, PMC, and Scopus and publishes current research, reviews, editorials, commentaries, technical notes, video articles, and other spine-related content.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Surgery

Impact Factor 3.6

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 2586-6583

eISSN 2586-6591

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Free of charge online; subscription requests handled by the editorial office.

Submission Instructions

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

Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must disclose potential conflicts of interest and explain each author’s contribution to the manuscript.

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript The main text must not exceed 5,000 English words excluding references, tables, and figures. Keywords must be included at the end of the abstract, and the manuscript may include AI tool details if AI tools were used.

References The manuscript must include no more than 100 references. Vancouver References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited, and references with more than three authors should list the first three authors followed by et al.

Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 6 tables or figures. Tables must be submitted separately from the manuscript, and figures must be submitted individually. Tables must be created in Microsoft Word and figures must have at least 300 dpi, while line art must have at least 1,200 dpi.

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Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must disclose potential conflicts of interest and explain each author’s contribution, and it must also address any overlap with published or under review material and how the manuscript differs substantially from overlapping material.

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript The main text must not exceed 4,500 words. The manuscript must be organized in the order of external title page, internal title page, abstract, key words, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, table, and figure legends. The manuscript must include key words, and AI tool use must be described with the prompts, tools used, and versions when applicable.

References The manuscript must not include more than 40 references. Vancouver References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited by number in the text, and lists must use the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than three authors.

Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 5 tables or figures. Tables must be submitted separately from the manuscript, and figures must be submitted individually. Each table must have a title, tables must not include vertical lines or be submitted in picture format, and figures must be submitted as individual JPG or TIF files with resolution of 300 dpi or above, while line art must be at least 1,200 dpi.

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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Potential conflicts of interest, author contributions, and any overlap with previously published or submitted material must be disclosed.

Abstract No abstract is required.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 600 English words.

References The manuscript must not include more than 15 references. Vancouver References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text, and when more than three authors are listed only the first three should be named followed by et al.

Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 2 tables or figures, and another article-type-specific requirement states a maximum of 1 table or figure. Figures and tables must be submitted separately from the manuscript. Each table must have a title, tables must be created in Microsoft Word without vertical lines, figures must be submitted individually in JPG or TIF format, and line art must have a resolution of at least 1,200 dpi.

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Recent Publications

Reconsidering Intraoperative Hip Positioning in Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion – A Commentary on “Optimal Positioning for Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion”

Jiayi Chen

10.14245/ns.26520514.0257

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Bridging the Great Discordance: Ontological Intelligence as the New Paradigm in Spine Surgery

Jin-Sung Kim

10.14245/ns.26520556.0278

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A Commentary on “Feasibility of Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Exceeding 80° of Curve Magnitude”

Ibrahim Obeid

10.14245/ns.26521268.0634

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A Nationwide Registry Study Comparing Long-term Risk of Adjacent Segment Disease Requiring Reoperation Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Versus Cervical Disc Arthroplasty

Zehra Nazar, Victor Gabriel El-Hajj, Erik Edström, Adrian Elmi-Terander, Victor Egon Staartjes

10.14245/ns.26520482.0241

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The Rape of the Spine: Endoscopic Innovation and the Imperative of Restraint

Jin-Sung Kim

10.14245/ns.26520356.0178

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision: 24 days; publication after acceptance: 65 days; submission to publication: 127 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and for explaining any overlap with previously published or concurrently evaluated material. A response letter is required when submitting a revised manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

The full text is available free of charge online. The journal is distributed free of charge to selected individuals and institutions.

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Research Topics

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Medical Imaging and Analysis Spinal Hematomas and Complications Spinal Cord Injury Research Management of metastatic bone disease Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Anesthesia and Pain Management Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects Bone health and osteoporosis research Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Hip and Femur Fractures Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Nerve injury and regeneration Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Surgical Simulation and Training

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