MAJN publishes various types of scholarly content related to neurological disorders. Each article type has specific requirements and guidelines. Please review the details below before submission.

Review Articles

The Editorial Board solicits narrative review articles from authoritative experts in the field. We also consider unsolicited narrative reviews and approve those of broad interest to neurologists, especially those in Middle East and Africa.

Before Submission: Prospective contributors should submit an inquiry with the Editors-in-Chief to determine whether their proposal is appropriate. Include a description of the proposed review topic and what gap the review will close in the current literature.

Original Articles

Original articles include research letters, cohort studies, and case-control studies representing full-length reports of original research.

  • Scientific relevance
  • Originality of the work
  • Priority for MAJN readership
Structure: Introduction → Materials & Methods → Results → Discussion → Conclusion

Systematic Review & Meta-analysis

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are welcomed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Follow PRISMA guidelines: www.prisma-statement.org

Case Reports / Case Series

Case reports or case series should contain a review of the related literature and put observations in perspective. The clinical relevance of the case being reported should be clearly stated.

Structure: Introduction → Case Presentation → Discussion

Follow CARE guidelines: www.care-statement.org

Letter to the Editor

Readers are invited to respond to any article in the form of a Letter to the Editor.

Length Max 3 double-spaced pages
References Max 9
Figures/Tables Max 1

Teaching Image/Video in Neurology

This feature provides a visual image/video of an interesting and unique neurological observation. Appropriate content includes:

  • Patient images and photomicrographs
  • MRIs, CTs, PET scans, SPECT scans
  • Angiograms and other diagnostic visuals
Description 500 words
Videos Max 1
Images Max 2
References Max 4
Authors Max 3

Reporting Guidelines

Authors should follow the appropriate reporting guidelines for their study design:

Guideline Study Type Link
STROBE Observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional)
CONSORT Randomized controlled trials
SQUIRE Quality improvement projects
PRISMA Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
STARD Studies of diagnostic accuracy
CARE Case Reports
AGREE Clinical Practice Guidelines

For other study types, visit the EQUATOR Network: www.equator-network.org

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