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2021年4月28日星期三
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Types of Articles
SPECIAL ARTICLES
Manuscripts of this type include narrative reviews, systematic reviews, and conceptual works that represent the scholarship of integration on topics relevant to neuropsychiatry and the clinical neurosciences. Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 7,500 words, including an abstract of 250 words or less and not including references (which generally number 100 or fewer). Tables and figures, each counted as 300 words per half-page, may be submitted but should not exceed 5; the need for their inclusion in the published manuscript is subject to peer review. The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
REGULAR ARTICLES
Manuscripts of this type describe original research focused on the phenomenologic and/or neurobiologic aspects of neuropsychiatric disorders and/or the assessment and treatment of such conditions. Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 4,000 words, including a structured abstract of 250 words or less and not including references (which generally number 40 or fewer). The number of tables and figures should not exceed 5 items; the need for their inclusion in the final published article is subject to peer review and the Editor’s discretion. Tables and figures are included as part of a submission’s word count (half page=300 words; full-page 750 words). The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
CLINICAL AND RESEARCH REPORTS
Manuscripts of this type present 1) new research findings, 2) data from pilot studies, 3) worthwhile replication studies, and 4) clinical studies involving a number of patients. Essays, program descriptions, literature reviews, and single case reports do not meet the criteria for this section. Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 2,500 words, including a structured abstract of 250 words or less and not including references (which generally number 25 or fewer). Tables and figures, each counted as 300 words per half-page, may be submitted and should not exceed 2 items; the need for their inclusion in the published manuscript is subject to peer review. The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
TREATMENT IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROLOGY & NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Manuscripts of this type highlight issues in treatment that are frequently encountered but widely recognized as therapeutically, ethically, or administratively challenging. The framework within which such articles should be developed is the scholarship of application, which aims to translate new knowledge from the clinical neurosciences to practical applications that address the problems of individuals and of society. An idealized brief case vignette summarizes the clinical issue. The narrative discusses key issues in assessment, examination, neurodiagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, case formulation, and the evidence guiding treatment selection and outcome evaluation. The discussion should not merely reiterate published guidelines but instead should synthesize the available evidence and guidelines, note their limitations, and provide a pragmatic approach to the treatment of patients with the neuropsychiatric condition in question.
Treatment in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry articles are usually solicited by the Editors. The authorship can be single or multiple but needs to include a senior author who has well-known expertise on the issue(s) focused on in the manuscript. Unsolicited manuscripts will be considered; authors interested in submitting such articles are advised strongly to contact the Editor to communicate that interest and to vet the proposed topic.
Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 3,500 words, including an abstract of 250 words or fewer and not including references (which generally number 35 or fewer). Tables and figures, each counted as 300 words per half-page, may be submitted and should not exceed 5 items; the need for their inclusion in the published manuscript is subject to peer review. The Journal will consider initial submissions of more than 3,500 words provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
EDUCATION IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROLOGY & NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Manuscripts of this type present and evaluate methods and programs in neuropsychiatric education at the undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and/or postgraduate medical education levels. The framework within which such articles should be developed is the scholarship of education, which aims to systematically study of teaching and learning processes and to present methods and programs in a format that facilitates their application and evaluation by others in the field.
Authorship can be single or multiple but needs to include a senior author who has well-known expertise as a medical educator. Education in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry articles are usually solicited by the Editors. Unsolicited manuscripts will be considered; authors interested in submitting such articles are advised strongly to contact the Editor to communicate that interest and to vet the proposed topic.
Typical length for manuscripts of this type is about 3,500 words, including an abstract of 250 words or less and not including references (which generally number 35 or fewer). Tables and figures, each counted as 300 words per half-page, may be submitted and should not exceed 5 items; the need for their inclusion in the published manuscript is subject to peer review. The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
CASE REPORTS
Manuscripts of this type present novel clinical observations on the psychiatric manifestations of neurological conditions and/or the neurology of psychiatric disorders based on single case reports. Case Reports should begin with a paragraph that identifies the knowledge gap that the case report will fill. A concise description of the case follows under the heading “Case Report.” The report concludes with a Discussion section that clarifies the novel aspects of the case and makes clear the manner in which it advances our understanding of the cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral manifestations of neurologic conditions and/or the neurological bases of psychiatric disorders.
Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 2,000 words and may include 1 figure and/or 1 table (each counted as 300 words per half-page). Case Reports do not include an abstract and generally are supported by 25 or fewer references. The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY
Manuscripts of this type present present (a) focused analyses of and commentary on an article (or several related articles) on clinically important or controversial topics in neuropsychiatry that have been published recently in peer-reviewed clinical neuroscience journals (including, but not limited to, JNCN), with the aim of contextualizing, interpreting, or reconciling divergent findings, interpretations, and perspectives presented in those articles, or (b) expert commentary on highly salient or controversial topics and articles in neuropsychiatry, where “expert” is defined by having published no fewer than five or more peer-reviewed articles that are directly relevant to the focus of the analysis and commentary.
Authors interested in submitting such articles are advised strongly to contact the Editor to communicate that interest and to vet the proposed topic. Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 3,000 words, including an abstract of 250 words or less and not including references (which generally number 30 or fewer). Tables and figures, each counted as 300 words per half-page, may be submitted and should not exceed 5 items; the need for their inclusion in the published manuscript is subject to peer review. The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
PERSPECTIVES IN GLOBAL NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Manuscripts of this type describe the practice of neuropsychiatry worldwide. The first half of the article should describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a typical patient in a specific region or country and then the second half should highlight and discuss the unique issues—cultural, economic, political, or even military—that impact treatment in that specific country or region. In almost all countries there is a mixture of medication and culturally distinct practices, and both should be described. Articles should be written in a style appropriate for a worldwide audience that is interested in unique problems faced by their colleagues. Authors are welcome to use phrases in their own language but they must also be defined or translated into English.
Perspectives in Global Neuropsychiatry articles are usually solicited by the Editors. Unsolicited manuscripts will be considered; prospective authors of Perspectives in Global Neuropsychiatry manuscripts are encouraged to contact JNP@psych.org to vet the topic of their manuscript and to inquire about whether an article from their country is or is not already in progress. Manuscripts with multiple authors are acceptable. The authors should include 1 or more clinicians that live and practice in the country, region, or continent on which neuropsychiatric perspectives are offered.
Typical lengths for manuscripts of this type are about 2,500 words, including an abstract of 250 words or less and not including references (which generally number 25 or fewer). Tables and figures, each counted as 300 words per half-page, may be submitted and should not exceed 2 items; the need for their inclusion in the published manuscript is subject to peer review. The Journal will consider longer initial submissions provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
ICONS IN NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Authors may submit brief historical or contemporary snapshots of neuropsychiatry’s practitioners or other images of interest (e.g., art, historic buildings, books or monographs) to the Journal’s readership with accompanying text of 250–500 words signifying their relevance to the field today. Images themselves should be .tiff or .jpeg files of 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) and at least 4 inches wide or 5 inches tall. Permission for republication of images, if not the property of the submitting author, must be obtained before submission. Original unpublished or public domain images should be sought as the Journal does not pay permission fees for reuse.
OPINION
Manuscripts of this type may address any important topic in neuropsychiatric practice, research, public health, health policy, or health legislation, and/or ethics, and generally are not commentaries on a specific article. Manuscripts with multiple authors are welcome, but the total number of authors should be limited to 5 or fewer. Manuscripts of this type are usually within 1,500 words, do not feature an abstract, and are supported by 15 or fewer references. The Journal will consider initial submissions longer than 1,500 words provided that the accompanying cover letter outlines the reasons for doing so and with the understanding that accepted manuscripts may be edited to a length more typical of this manuscript type.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Brief letters discussing a recent article published in The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences may be submitted. Those submitted for possible publication should begin with “To the Editor:” and are typically 1,000 words or less, not including references (which generally number 10 or fewer). Letters are reviewed by the Editor and are published at the Editor’s discretion. Material published or submitted for publication elsewhere may not be duplicated in a Letter to the Editor, and unpublished data may not be presented. Letters intending to comment publicly on an article published in the Journal will be sent to the authors of the original article, who will be invited to offer a published reply.
INTROSPECTIONS
Brief personal vignettes of experiences in neuropsychiatric practice, research, education, and professional/community service that have been particularly important—moments of insight or inspiration—will be considered for publication. Introspections should be limited to 1,000 words, should not include an abstract, and should be supported by 10 or fewer references.
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