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The editors reserve the right to choose whether manuscripts will publish in print or online-only. Manuscripts published “online-only” will not appear in print but will be listed on the Table of Contents in both the print and online issues.
Neurology: Clinical Practice
NCP papers may be published online only or in print and online at the discretion of the editor. Abstracts of NCP articles are delivered to PubMed Central (PMC) after they publish online and are searchable shortly thereafter. Abstracts listed in PMC will include the DOI linking to the full article on the NCP website. Complete NCP articles will be available in PMC one year after publication. NCP is currently indexed in Embase, Scopus, CrossRef, Google Scholar, and Emerging Sources Citation Index.
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Research Article |
Original contributions of direct relevance and importance to clinical practice. We will consider prospective, observational and retrospective studies, meta-analyses and drug trials. |
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Review |
Comprehensive, scholarly and balanced articles that present an expert examination of literature on a topic. We will consider: systematic reviews, meta-analyses and non-systematic/narrative reviews. Case reports or clinical vignettes used to illustrate a clinical approach or investigations/diagnosis/treatment to a challenging clinical or ethical presentation and accompanied by a comprehensive review of the literature should be submitted as a Review Article. Review Articles should comment on the quality of the available evidence and draw from the author’s practical experience about situations not covered by available evidence. Some Review Articles are invited, but the editors welcome unsolicited submissions and suggestions of topics/authors for consideration. |
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Commentary |
Timely analysis of current advances and insights into future directions of recent research findings, health policy issues, or practice management concerns of broad interest to clinical practice (e.g., diagnostic, therapeutic, political, social, ethical, economic, career, etc.) Where possible, authors should strive to make the material relevant to international readers as well as U.S. neurologists. Some Commentaries are invited, but the editors welcome unsolicited submissions and suggestions of topics/authors for consideration. |
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Innovations in Neurologic Practice |
These are short, focused pieces on the most impactful aspects of care in neurology. These articles highlight up-to-date diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for the benefit of community and hospital-based practitioners. |
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Clinical/Scientific Note |
IMPORTANT: Case Reports will be published online only but will be listed on the Table of Contents of a print issue. Case reports should be concise and focus on unique manifestations or new observations of a clinical case. A good case report for practitioners should be unusual and informative to mechanism or educational and narrative. Evidence should be referenced from high quality studies, and discussion should concentrate on the risks and benefits in an individual patient (preferences, particular circumstances). Reports of clinical cases must have a clear message that might influence clinical practice. |
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Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation
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Research Article |
Most research papers submitted to the Neurology journals fall into this category, including (but not limited to) clinical trials; observational studies; systematic reviews and meta-analyses; studies of diagnostic or screening tests; genetic risk prediction studies; economic evaluation studies; studies developing, validating, or updating a prediction model; and health outcomes research studies. Research papers that focus on the education of students, residents, fellows, and neurologists also fall within this category. If the question is important, the methods are sound, and the reporting transparent, equal consideration is given to all papers, regardless of the results (positive or null). |
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Clinical/Scientific Note |
Papers in this category include reports of new research as well as case series and case reports that open up new lines of inquiry. |
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Review |
These narrative reviews focus on clinical questions or place basic or translational research findings in a clinical context. Authors should include information on their search methods and include evidence published in the last 3 years. Many of these reviews will be invited contributions, but authors interested in writing one may send a proposal to the Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation editorial office that includes the topic, focus, and organization of the proposed submission. |
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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges |
This section features a classical case-report presentation and multidisciplinary discussion among physicians, with the aim to underscore the “pearls,” “pitfalls,” and fundamental principles that can be effectively integrated into practice. This educational offering will include cases selected from the Conference Webinars presented by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Clinical Fellows and other submissions from readers of similarly formulated case reports and discussions from forums such as grand rounds or multidisciplinary conferences. Cases will include patients with any type of neuroimmunologic disease. |
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NeuroImages and Video NeuroImages |
Submissions include photomicrographs, photographs, neuroradiologic images, and videos. NeuroImages and Video NeuroImages are reviewed by the editorial team but we will occasionally ask for additional comments from external peer-reviewers. |
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Letters |
The goal of this section is to encourage concise, rapid debate among authors and readers of Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation Letters are restricted to comments about studies published in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation within the past two issues, with the exception of submissions identifying possible errors in data or data analysis or by appeal to the Editor. The letters will be edited for clarity and length. Readers wishing to submit a letter should access the article and click on "Comment" in the box at the top of the page. Letters are not indexed by PubMed. |
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Authors of letters should keep the following statement from the Uniform Requirements for Medical Journal Editors in mind: "Although editors have the prerogative to sift out correspondence material that is irrelevant, uninteresting, or lacking in cogency, they have a responsibility to allow a range of opinion to be expressed. The correspondence column should not be used merely to promote the Journal's or the editors' point of view. In all instances, editors must make an effort to screen out discourteous, inaccurate, or libelous statements, and should not allow ad hominem arguments intended to discredit opinions or findings." |
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Neurology: Genetics
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Research Article |
Most research papers submitted to the Neurology journals fall into this category, including (but not limited to) clinical trials; observational studies; systematic reviews and meta-analyses; studies of diagnostic or screening tests; genetic risk prediction studies; economic evaluation studies; studies developing, validating, or updating a prediction model; and health outcomes research studies. Research papers that focus on the education of students, residents, fellows, and neurologists also fall within this category. If the question is important, the methods are sound, and the reporting transparent, equal consideration is given to all papers, regardless of the results (positive or null). |
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Clinical/Scientific Note |
Papers in this category include reports of new research as well as case series and case reports that open up new lines of inquiry. |
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Review |
These narrative reviews focus on clinical questions or place basic or translational research findings in a clinical context. Authors should include information on their search methods and include evidence published in the last 3 years. Many of these reviews will be invited contributions, but authors interested in writing one may send a proposal to the Neurology:Genetics editorial office that includes the topic, focus, and organization of the proposed submission. |
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NeuroImages and Video NeuroImages |
Submissions include photomicrographs, photographs, neuroradiologic images, and videos. NeuroImages and Video NeuroImages are reviewed by the editorial team but we will occasionally ask for additional comments from external peer-reviewers. |
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Letters |
The goal of this section is to encourage concise, rapid debate among authors and readers of Neurology: Genetics Letters are restricted to comments about studies published in Neurology: Genetics within the past two issues, with the exception of submissions identifying possible errors in data or data analysis or by appeal to the Editor. The letters will be edited for clarity and length. Readers wishing to submit a letter should access the article and click on "Comment" in the box at the top of the page. Letters are not indexed by PubMed. |
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Authors of letters should keep the following statement from the Uniform Requirements for Medical Journal Editors in mind: "Although editors have the prerogative to sift out correspondence material that is irrelevant, uninteresting, or lacking in cogency, they have a responsibility to allow a range of opinion to be expressed. The correspondence column should not be used merely to promote the Journal's or the editors' point of view. In all instances, editors must make an effort to screen out discourteous, inaccurate, or libelous statements, and should not allow ad hominem arguments intended to discredit opinions or findings." |
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Neurology: Education
Neurology: Education is a peer-reviewed journal to inform the science of teaching, learning, and training. Neurology: Education will provide educators, clinicians, and trainees with outstanding peer-reviewed original research articles, reviews, and editorials that address neurology and neuroscience education, including evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum innovations. The journal is a forum for the academic community to enhance teaching and learning in neurology and related fields. Neurology: Education publishes articles on all stages of neurologic and neuroscience education including premedical, postgraduate, and continuing medical education in neurology and related professions. The journal is online-only with continuous publication.
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Education Research |
Education research interventions including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies, randomized and controlled studies, pre/post-intervention designs, and other research studies of educational interventions. Word count exceptions will be considered for qualitative studies when needed; contact NEJournal@neurology.org.
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Curriculum Innovations |
This subcategory of Education Research include new and innovative curricula or other educational programs for learners at any point on the educational spectrum including pipeline learners, pre-health students, medical and other health professions students, biomedical students (e.g., post-doc or PhD), residents or fellows, and faculty or practicing clinicians.
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Neuroscience of Education |
These articles focus on the neuroanatomic, neurophysiologic, or neural mechanisms of learning. This includes experimental and theoretical studies in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuroimaging of learning and memory, neural networks, and other related areas. |
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Methods in Education Research |
These are review-type articles on methodological approaches to education research, curriculum development, competency-based and other types of assessment, survey development, qualitative and mixed methods, or other important methodological topics in education research. |
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Reviews in Medical Education |
These articles review current evidence-based educational practices, pedagogical approaches to medical or biomedical education, approaches to assessment, or other topics in medical or biomedical education. This does not include meta-analyses or systematic reviews which are included as Education Research articles. |
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History of Medical and Neurologic Education |
These papers highlight aspects of the history of medical and neurologic education. Priority is given to methodologically sound historical scholarship that addresses developments in neurologic education in a wider intellectual and social context rather than veneration of individuals. Neurology encourages papers on the untold history of education that highlight contributions of underrepresented educators, neurologists, or patients. |
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Viewpoint |
Articles where authors express an opinion on neurologic or neuroscience education, ethics, or policy issues backed by robust evidence. These articles should be a platform for debate and challenge current thinking. |
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Tweetable Teaching Image (TTI) |
Do you have an image, figure, or infographic that you use to teach? These are visual graphics, teaching aids, or handouts that are used to help teach. Strong submissions will be concise and visually appealing where the key teaching points are clearly evident without requiring additional description. Submissions include a brief summary of what the teaching aid is and how it is used to help assist with teaching. Images that can be used to help an educator in his or her teaching are considered most highly. |
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| Special Articles | These include guidelines/consensus recommendation articles from major expert groups including AAN and related organizations. | ||
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