万维提示：
1、投稿方式：在线投稿。
2、官网网址：https://academic.oup.com/brain
3、官网网址：http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/brain
4、官网邮箱：brain@ucl.ac.uk（编辑部）
presubmissions@ucl.ac.uk（提交前咨询）
5、期刊刊期：月刊，一个月出版一期。
2021年4月23日星期五
投稿须知
【官网信息】
Instructions to authors
Manuscript categories
Brain publishes the following manuscript types:
Article Type
Original Articles Word limit*: 6000
Abstract word limit: 400
References: No limit
Display items: 8
Original articles address neurological diseases and their mechanisms. Animal studies are considered but must demonstrate novel signalling pathways underlying disease or describe novel therapeutic interventions, and have significant clinical relevance. Papers that are predominantly methodological or that present hypotheses or models unsupported by original data are not suitable. Studies of normal subjects (including the aged) and normal signalling mechanisms in animals are not considered and will be returned to authors without peer review. Preliminary reports of work in progress or single case studies are not considered. More detailed studies of single cases may - in rare instances - be considered as a Report (see below) only when they resolve definitively an important problem in the field or when the data lead to a significant conceptual advance. Studies of single cases that can be readily performed on groups of patients will not be considered.
Reports Word limit*: 2500
Abstract word limit: 200
References: 30
Display items: 4
Reports are shorter articles that describe important advances.
Review articles Word limit*: 9000
Abstract word limit: 400
References: No limit
Display items: 8
Reviews provide a comprehensive and scholarly account of a topic that has direct relevance to clinical neuroscience and that has not recently been covered in the literature. Normally these are authored by individuals who have themselves made a significant contribution to the original literature on the topic under review and are acknowledged authorities in the field. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews of the literature are not considered.
Please note: A presubmission enquiry is required prior to submission. Please email to presubmissions@ucl.ac.uk:
Author list
Your contributions to the literature in this area
Abstract
Outline
Key references
Updates Word limit*: 3000
Abstract word limit: 200
References: No limit
Display items: 4
Updates are short reviews that focus on a fast-moving, developing or controversial area of research. They should be accessible to a general neuroscience and clinical neurology readership. Emphasis should be given to emerging new concepts, findings and theoretical frameworks. Concrete examples from the literature that help to illustrate these points are encouraged.
Please note: A presubmission enquiry is required prior to submission. Please email to presubmissions@ucl.ac.uk:
Author list
Your contributions to the literature in this area
Abstract
Outline
Key references
Grey matters Word limit*: 4000
Abstract word limit: None
References: 10
Display items: 8
Grey matter articles lie outside the normal criteria for original articles in that they do not necessarily contain original experimental data. They may relate to normal subjects or have an historical flavour. The threshold for acceptance of manuscripts in this category is higher than for original articles.
Letters to the Editor Word limit*: 1500
Abstract word limit: None
References: 10
Display items: 2
Letters to the Editor will be considered only when relating to recent articles published in Brain. Letters to the Editor are published online only, but are referenced in the printed contents list.
Commissioned articles:
Scientific commentaries Word limit*: 1500
Abstract word limit: None
References: 10
Display items: 2
Scientific commentaries are short pieces relating to an article published in the journal. These are by invitation only.
Book reviews Word limit*: 2500
Abstract word limit: None
References: 10
Display items: 2
Book reviews are related to one or several books, which surround a topic or viewpoint in neurology. These are by invitation only. Book publishers should please send notification of new releases to the Editorial Office (brain@ucl.ac.uk).
Essays Word limit*: 2000
No abstract
References: 10
Display items: 2
Essays are short opinion pieces relevant to a general neuroscience and clinical neurology readership. These are by invitation only.
Errata and Corrigenda Any significant error will be corrected and an erratum or corrigendum published online and in the print publication. Please inform the Editorial Office of any errors.
* excluding the abstract, title page, tables, figure legends and references.
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