Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy

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Basic to translational neuroscience and neurology

Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal for basic, clinical, applied, experimental and translational research in neuroscience and neurology.

  • ISSN 2470-5020
  • Open access
  • Peer reviewed
  • Axial brain MRI slices displayed on a clinical monitor
    Imaging
  • EEG electrode cap on a mannequin head beside recorded EEG traces
    Electrophysiology
  • Microscope objective above a slide of stained neural tissue
    Neuroscience
  • Therapist's hands guiding a patient's hand during a rehabilitation exercise
    Rehabilitation

Journal facts

  • ISSN2470-5020
  • Access and licenseOpen access, CC BY
  • IdentifiersCrossref DOI
  • Article processing chargeAPC USD 2,100

Aims and Scope

Research areas in neuroscience and neurology

The Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy welcomes basic, clinical, applied, experimental and translational research that advances understanding of the nervous system and neurological disorders, including their prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Coverage includes, for example, molecular, cellular, systems and computational neuroscience; laboratory and animal-model investigations; clinical studies; neuroimaging; neurotechnology; therapeutics; and rehabilitation.

  • EEG electrode cap and recorded brain-wave traces Clinic

    Clinical Neurology

    Including

    • Stroke and cerebrovascular disease
    • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
    • Movement disorders and neurodegeneration
    • Multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology
    • Neuro-oncology
    • Pediatric neurology
  • Microscope examining a slide of stained neural tissue Laboratory

    Neuroscience and Translational Research

    Including

    • Molecular and cellular neuroscience
    • Systems and computational neuroscience
    • Laboratory and animal-model investigations
    • Neural circuits and electrophysiology
    • Neurogenetics and biomarker discovery
  • Brain MRI slices on a radiology monitor Imaging

    Neuroimaging and Diagnostics

    Including

    • Structural and functional MRI
    • Network and connectivity analysis
    • Diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers
  • Therapist guiding a patient's hand in a rehabilitation task Therapy

    Therapeutics and Rehabilitation

    Including

    • Neuropharmacology
    • Neurotechnology and device therapies
    • Neurosurgical studies
    • Rehabilitation and recovery

The topics listed are examples within neuroscience and neurology, not a closed list. Read the full Aims and Scope

Formats

Article types

The journal publishes the article types below. Short case series are submitted as case reports.

  • Original research
  • Review
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis
  • Case report (including short case series)
  • Short communication
  • Brief report
  • Study protocol
  • Methodology
  • Perspective
  • Letter to the Editor
  • Commentary

Editorials are commissioned by the editors.

Pre-submission inquiry

Not sure your study fits?

Email a title and short abstract to the editorial office, which will advise whether the study is in scope before a full submission is prepared.

Email [email protected]

Editorial leadership

Editor-in-Chief and peer review

Editor-in-Chief

Zheng Jiang

Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Peer review

Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request.

Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts.

Author guidance and policies are set out in the Editorial Policies.

Recently published

Recent articles

From Volume 4, Issue 2. Every article is free to read in full.

  1. Case Report

    Acute Hypomagnesemia-Induced Cerebellar Down-Beat Nystagmus Syndrome Due to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Case Report

    Vincenzo Marcelli, Beatrice Giannoni, Edoardo Marcelli, Giampiero Volpe, Mario Faralli, Anna Rita Fetoni, Vito Enrico Pettorossi

    Volume 4, Issue 2 · Pages 1–7 · 17 July 2024 · DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-24-5148

Guidance

For authors

There is no submission fee. The article processing charge is USD 2,100, payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy.

Submit your research in neuroscience and neurology

Open access under CC BY, with a Crossref DOI registered for each published article.

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