Neurology: Clinical Practice Manuscript Classifications
Specifications for Manuscript Categories
Research Articles
Original contributions of direct relevance and importance to clinical practice. We will consider: prospective, observational and retrospective studies, meta-analyses and drug trials.
Research Article |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
3000 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends
|
Abstract |
250 words
|
Provide Structured Abstract with four subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions If applicable, include clinical trial registration number and registry name |
Introduction |
250 words |
Make the Introduction general enough to orient a reader not familiar with the specifics of the field |
Methods |
Subsection |
Include a Subsection in the Methods titled: "Standard Protocol Approvals, Registrations, and Patient Consents"
|
References |
40 maximum |
If essential, provide additional References as Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures |
Not to exceed |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |
EQUATOR Reporting |
If applicable, provide required checklist as a Supplemental File |
CONSORT Statement: Use when reporting the results of Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3 randomized controlled trials |
Review Articles
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.
Review Article |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
3000 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends |
Abstract |
150 words |
Provide Structured Abstract with three subheadings: Purpose of Review, Recent Findings, Summary |
Methods |
If applicable |
Describe in the Methods how information was gathered, selected, and analyzed |
References |
40 maximum |
If essential, provide additional references as a Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures |
Not to exceed |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |
EQUATOR Reporting |
If applicable, provide |
PRISMA Statement: Use when reporting systematic review or meta-analysis of randomized trials (previously named QUOROM) STROND Statement: Use when reporting population-based prevalence and incidence studies of neurologic disorders |
Additional |
Take-home messages |
Optional: Provide 3-5 "Take-home points" |
Five New Things
Five New Things articles are up-to-date reviews of recent findings in fields such as Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, gliomas and stroke.
Five New Things |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
2000 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends |
Abstract |
150 words |
Provide Structured Abstract with three subheadings: Purpose of Review, Recent Findings, Summary |
Methods |
No |
Not applicable |
References |
25 maximum |
If essential, provide additional references as a Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures |
Not to exceed |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |
EQUATOR Reporting |
No |
Not applicable |
Additional |
Take-home messages |
Provide 5 bullet points for Five New Things Summary Box |
Drugs and Devices
Drugs and Devices articles are reviews of recent advancements and timely issues concerning diagnostic tools and emerging therapies.
Drugs and Devices |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
2000 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends |
Abstract |
150 words |
Provide Structured Abstract with three subheadings: Purpose of Review, Recent Findings, Summary |
Methods |
No |
Not applicable |
References |
25 maximum |
If essential, provide additional references as a Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures |
Not to exceed |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |
EQUATOR Reporting |
No |
Not applicable |
Additional |
Take-home messages |
Optional: Provide 3-5 "Take-home points" |
Commentaries
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.
Commentary |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
1500 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends |
Abstract |
150 words |
Provide Unstructured Abstract |
References | 25 maximum |
If essential, provide additional references as a Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures |
Not to exceed |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |
EQUATOR Reporting |
No | Not applicable |
Additional | Conclusion section |
Address the following questions in the Conclusion section: What are the unanswered questions? Where is the field going? What are the practical implications? |
Case Reports
IMPORTANT: Most Case Reports will be published on-line only. Case Reports published on-line 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.
Full Case |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
750 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends |
Abstract |
No | Not applicable |
References | 7 maximum |
If essential, provide additional references as a Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures | Not to exceed 2 total |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |
Additional | Practical Implications Statement | Provide a "Practical Implications" statement after the Title Page -- a pearl of wisdom for the practicing clinician, e.g. "Consider X in the differential diagnosis of Y" or "X imaging may be helpful in distinguishing Y in A patients" |
Short Case
Short Case |
Specification |
Details |
Word Count |
250 words |
Word count does not include Title Page, Acknowledgements, Abstract, References, Figure Legends, Table Legends |
Abstract |
No | Not applicable |
References |
2 maximum | If essential, provide additional references as a Supplemental File for online only publication |
Tables and Figures |
Not to exceed 2 total |
If essential, provide additional Tables and Figures as Supplemental Files for online only publication |