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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy is an international journal owned by Epilepsy Action that publishes papers on all topics related to epilepsy and seizure disorders. It particularly emphasizes clinical and psychosocial aspects while also covering basic sciences, differential diagnosis, natural history, epidemiology, investigation, practical management, and the social and psychological burden of epilepsy.
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Subject
Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor
2.8
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1059-1311
eISSN
1532-2688
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access APC: USD 2970 excluding taxes; subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.
Submission Instructions
Seizure accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Full Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Full Reviews must include an abstract. Abstract should be no longer than 250 words. Abstract may be unstructured and does not need to follow the format of purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
Full Reviews should not exceed 7,000 words. Review articles must inform readers of the rationale and details behind the literature search strategy. Highlights are mandatory as a separate editable file and must contain 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each including spaces, and the manuscript must include keywords and competing interests and generative AI declarations.
References
Full Reviews may include no more than 150 references. References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and for references with more than 6 authors, the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Full Reviews may include no more than 6 figures or tables. In a single-file submission, figures and tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. Figures must include captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Focused Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Focused Reviews. Abstract should be no longer than 250 words. The abstract should be unstructured and does not need to follow purpose, methods, results, and conclusion headings.
Manuscript
Focused Reviews should be 1,500–2,500 words. Review articles must inform readers of the rationale and details behind the literature search strategy. Highlights are mandatory as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and the manuscript must include keywords plus competing interest and generative AI declarations.
References
Focused Reviews may include no more than 50 references. References in the text must be indicated by numbers in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors should list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Focused Reviews may include no more than 3 figures or tables. In a single-file submission, figures and tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. Figures must include captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Full-Length Original Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Full-Length Original Research Articles. The abstract should be no longer than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
The body text should be limited to 4,000 words. The body text should be clearly structured into Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. The manuscript must include keywords with a maximum of 6, a competing interests statement, a declaration of generative AI use if applicable, and mandatory highlights submitted as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References
References in the text must be indicated by number(s) in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and for references with more than 6 authors, the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 figures or tables may be included, with additional figures, tables, and other material allowed as online-only supporting information. Figures and tables in a single-file submission must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. Each figure must include a caption placed directly below it, and each table must include a title, description, and footnotes.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Short Communications. Abstract should be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
Body text must be limited to 1,400 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined sections and contain sufficient information to allow readers to understand how the study was designed and conducted. Manuscripts must include a maximum of 6 keywords, a competing interests statement, a summary declaration of interest statement, and a declaration of any generative AI use in manuscript preparation.
References
Short Communications may include no more than 12 references. References in the text must be indicated by numbers in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order references appear in the text, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Short Communications may include no more than 2 figures or tables combined. In a single-file submission, figures and tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. Each figure and table must have a caption placed directly below it, with figures carrying a brief title and description and tables submitted as editable text rather than images.
Case Reports (Clinical Letters)
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Case Reports (Clinical Letters) must not include an abstract.
Manuscript
Case Reports (Clinical Letters) are limited to 1,000 words excluding title page information, references, and any figure or table legends. Articles must be divided into clearly defined sections and contain sufficient information to allow readers to understand how the study was designed and conducted. The manuscript must include keywords, a competing interests statement, a declaration of generative AI use if applicable, and authors are encouraged to submit test questions to reinforce key learning points.
References
Case Reports (Clinical Letters) may include a maximum of 4 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports (Clinical Letters) may include a maximum of 2 figures or tables combined. In a single-file submission, figures and tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. Each figure must include a caption and each table must include a title, description, and any footnotes.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should not exceed 1,000 words including references as necessary. Letters to the Editor should have a heading. Letters to the Editor should contain no abbreviations.
References
References in the text must be indicated by number(s) in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order in which references appear in the text, and for references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor may include one table or one figure. Figures and tables included in a single-file submission must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. All figures must include relevant captions, and all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Recent Publications
Prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes: acknowledged limitations and data presentation issues should temper class-level conclusions
Mesut Gungor, Ersan Horoz, Yusuf Cem Kaplan
10.1016/j.seizure.2026.06.012
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DHDDS Variants in Epilepsy and Movement Disorders: Two Novel Mutations and an Updated Literature Review
Guoping Ren, Ruijuan Lv, Shengsong Wang, Jiaqing Yan, Yueqian Sun, Tao Cui, Weixiong Shi, Jiechuan Ren, Chunqing Yang, Chao Chen, Zhimei Li, Maomao Liu, Xiaoqiu Shao, Qun Wang
10.1016/j.seizure.2026.10.007
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Unraveling the diagnostic dilemma in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: epileptic seizures or Transient Focal Neurological Episodes?
Giulia Negro, Jacopo C. DiFrancesco
10.1016/j.seizure.2026.10.006
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A Prospective, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial: Efficacy of Prednisolone with Vitamin B12 Versus Prednisolone in Children with Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome
Vykuntaraju K Gowda, Deepthi Balachandradhara, Sanjay K Shivanna, Ashwini Karanam
10.1016/j.seizure.2026.10.004
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
2 days from submission to first decision; 37 days from submission to decision after review; 80 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Seizure using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: USD 2970 excluding taxes. Subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.
Reformat to Seizure using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Epilepsy research and treatment
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Neurological disorders and treatments
Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Diet and metabolism studies
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
Genomics and Rare Diseases
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
Neurological and metabolic disorders
Ion channel regulation and function
Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders