Clinical Research

Laboratory Research​

Manuscript: 2750 words

Clinical Trials​

In Clinical Trials articles, individuals are randomly allocated to receive or not receive a preventive, therapeutic, or diagnostic intervention and then followed up to determine the effect of the intervention. Each manuscript should clearly state an objective or hypothesis, the design and methods (including the study setting and dates, patients or participants with inclusion and exclusion criteria, or data sources, and how these were selected for the study) the essential features of any intervention(s) the main outcome measures the main results of the study a Discussion section placing the results in context with the published literature and addressing study limitations and the conclusions. Trial registration information (name, number, and URL) must be included with the submission (these should be blinded at submission for peer review). See Clinical Trial Registration, for further information regarding the Journal's requirements for registering clinical trials. For randomized controlled trials, see Research Reporting Guidelines​ for information regarding CONSORT.

Abstract: 300 words

Manuscript: 2750 words​

Review

Review articles are balanced accounts of all aspects of a particular subject including the pros and cons of any contentious or uncertain aspect. The Journal publishes 2 types of reviews:

• Qualitative Reviews are based on previous literature, are often narrative, and provide current guidance on the latest Neurosurgery practices.
• Quantitative Reviews involve data analysis and predictions, can include control groups, and present discussions on certain Neurosurgery techniques, tools/equipment, and implementation.

For systematic reviews and meta-analyses, see Research Reporting Guidelines for information regarding PRISMA and MOOSE.

Abstract: 300 words

Manuscript: 3000 words​

Editorial ​

Editorials are invited essays written and submitted by a member of the Editorial Board that represent the Journal's position on a particular topic.

Manuscript: 2500 words​

Guest Editorial

Guest Editorials are invited essays written and submitted by a member of the neurosurgery community to express their views on an issue timely to the neurosurgery community.

Manuscript: 2500 words​

In Memoriam

In Memoriam articles honor a member of the neurosurgical community who has recently passed away. In Memoriam submissions should open with an announcement of the deceased's passing including date of birth and death, cause of death (if known), and a brief list of immediate survivors. The body of the submission should provide a succinct overview of the deceased's life highlighting professional accomplishments related to the neurosurgical field. Location and date information should be included with the listed accomplishments. Authors are encouraged to include photos from the deceased's life but should note these may require third-party consent to publish.

Manuscript: 1000 words​

Cover Essay

The Editor's Message

The Editor's Message is an article type reserved specifically for communications from the Editor-in-Chief to the Journal readership. The Editor-in-Chief may use this as a venue to provide updates on the Journal and its features or to communicate his or her views on a subject timely to the neurosurgery community.

Articles Published Online-Only

​Articles ​that will publish online-only will publish on the Latest Articles page of the Neurosurgery site until such time as they are placed in an issue. Articles will publish online as soon as possible unless otherwise held for specific issue placement or embargo. Once placed in an issue, online-only articles will appear as part of that issue online and will be listed in the Table of Contents.

FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE TYPES

​ These article types cover a range of topics from Neurosurgery. The information and data presented in these studies should be based on original research.

Case Instruction

Case Instructions must present an unusual clinical development or a new insight into a well-recognized clinical scenario and provide evidence of how the case contributes to understanding of the condition/treatment. Case Instructions that do not satisfy these requirements will not be considered. See Research Reporting Guidelines for information regarding CARE.

Please be aware that Neurosurgery accepts a very small percentage of submitted Case Instructions and publishes a limited number in each issue. Consequently, review time and time to publication are extended.

Abstract: 250 words

Manuscript: 1200 words​​

Legacy—Institutions and People

Special Article

Legacy submissions should be focused on notable people, institutions, or organizations. Special Article submissions may address an important topic in neurosurgery or related disciplines, ethics, health policy, and the law.

Abstract: 250 words

Manuscript: 2200 words​​

CORRESPONDENCE ARTICLE TYPES

The purpose of these articles is to provide a medium for contributors to provide fair and constructive feedback for articles published in Neurosurgery. These correspondences can also address topics and subjects unrelated to published articles but which are relevant and cover a range of neurosurgical topics.

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor discuss a recent Neurosurgery article or a topic of neurosurgical interest not necessarily related to a published article.

Manuscript: 850 words​​

Response to Letter to the Editor

Responses to Letters to the Editor are invited from corresponding authors by the Editorial Office upon receipt of a Letter to the Editor regarding their article in Neurosurgery.

Manuscript: 850 words​​

Commentary

Commentaries are invited at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief and can be a brief communication on a subject pertinent to the field. The option to submit a commentary will also be extended to reviewers once a submission has been accepted for publication. The goal of a commentary in this case is to enrich the reader's understanding of the article by highlighting a particular aspect of the given article or to offer an alternative perspective on the contents reported.

Manuscript: 850 words​​

Book ​and Media Reviews

Book and Media Reviews are invited by the Editor-in-Chief. Reviews may cover relevant books (print or online) and new media (apps, platforms, etc).

Manuscript: 850 words​​

Digital Archiving

Wolters Kluwer provides for long-term digital preservation through two primary partnerships, Portico and CLOCKSS. Portico is a leading digital preservation service worldwide. The content is preserved as an archival version and is not publicly accessible via Portico, but is provided when required under specific conditions, such as discontinuation of the collection or catastrophic failure of the website. CLOCKSS will enable any library to maintain their own archive of content from Wolters Kluwer and other publishers, with minimal technical effort and using cheaply available hardware.

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