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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “The efficacy and safety of ketogenic diet therapy among adolescents and adults with drug resistant epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis” [Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy volume 140 (2026) p39-51]

Tania Farrar, Arlene D’Silva, Michael Cardamone, Luz Palacios-Derflingher, Michelle A Farrar

10.1016/j.seizure.2026.07.026
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A Treatable Cause of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy: Cerebral Folate Deficiency in a Young Child

Sangeetha Yoganathan, Haya S AlFaris, Sayoni Roy Chowdhury, Andrea LeBlanc-Millar, Lyndsey McRae, Puneet Jain, Carolina Gorodetsky

10.1016/j.seizure.2026.08.013
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Expanding the Clinical Spectrum of ARV1-Related Disease Beyond Classical Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy

Raneem H. Alghamdi, Alanoud Almatrafi, Hesham Aldhalaan, Sameena Khan, Ehab Tous, Sateesh Maddirevula, Daad Aslowat

10.1016/j.seizure.2026.08.017
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Long-Term Trends and Regional Inequalities in Epilepsy of Genetic/Unknown Cause in Europe (1990–2023): A Data Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study

Francesco Brigo, Simona Lattanzi, Eugen Trinka, Johan Zelano

10.1016/j.seizure.2026.08.018
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Electroencephalographic and Neuroimaging Prognosticators in Pediatric FIRES with Claustrum Lesions: A 21-Case Retrospective Study

Xiaodi Han, Changhong Ren, Weihua Zhang, Jiuwei Li, Hua Cheng, Shuhua Chen, Su Zheng, Hua Li, Jie Deng, Weixing Feng, Chunhong Chen, Xiaohui Wang, Changhong Ding, Xiaotun Ren, Fang Fang, Hui Xiong

10.1016/j.seizure.2026.08.019
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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.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 2970 excluding taxes. Subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.

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Research 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

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