MAJN publishes review articles, original articles, systematic reviews, metanalyses, clinical trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, case series, case reports, Teaching Image/Video in Neurology, and Letters to the Editor. Details regarding each article type are outlined below.

Original Articles

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

Structure: Intro ? Methods ? Results ? Discussion ? Conclusion

Review Articles

Comprehensive narrative reviews solicited from authoritative experts in the field. Unsolicited reviews are considered if they close a critical gap in literature.

Systematic Review and Metanalysis

Systematic review and metanalysis are welcomed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Case Reports / Case Series

Reports of rare conditions or unusual presentations. Must contain a review of related literature and stated clinical relevance.

Structure: Intro ? Case Presentation ? Discussion

Follow CARE Guidelines

Letter to the Editor

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

LengthMax 3 pg
RefsMax 9
Fig/TabMax 1

Teaching Image/Video

Visual image/video of unique neurological observation (MRI, CT, PET, etc.) with 500-word description of findings.

VideoMax 1
ImagesMax 2
RefsMax 4
AuthorsMax 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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