Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation
The Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) provides authors with clear Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation instructions to streamline the publication process. Authors must carefully follow these guidelines before submitting through the JNND online submission system.
Online Submission System
Manuscripts must be submitted via our online portal. First-time users must register, while returning authors can log in with existing credentials. All communications, including peer review feedback and editorial decisions, occur through the portal.
File Requirements
- Primary manuscript file in Microsoft Word (.docx) format
- Figures as separate high-resolution image files (TIFF/JPEG, minimum 300 dpi)
- Tables embedded in the manuscript (not images)
- Supplementary materials uploaded separately
Manuscript Preparation Checklist
| Component | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Title Page | Title, author details, affiliations, corresponding author contact, ORCID iDs |
| Abstract | Structured, 250 words max; Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion |
| Keywords | 3–6 terms relevant to neuroscience and neurology |
| Main Text | Organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion |
| Figures & Tables | High-quality images, tables in editable format, legends included |
| References | Vancouver style, numbered consecutively, superscript in-text citations |
Ethical Considerations
- Human studies: include IRB approval and informed consent statements
- Animal studies: must follow international ethical standards (ARRIVE guidelines)
- Clinical trials: registration number must be provided
Figures and Multimedia
Authors may submit multimedia files (videos, 3D models, datasets). Each must be clearly labeled and referenced within the manuscript. Supplemental content is hosted alongside the article under the same DOI.
Submission Ethics
- Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Plagiarism, duplicate submission, and redundant publication are prohibited.
- Authors must disclose all conflicts of interest and funding sources.
Submissions that fail to comply with formatting or ethical requirements will be returned to authors for correction before peer review.
Peer Review Readiness
Manuscripts should be prepared to facilitate double-blind peer review. Authors must remove identifying information from the main file and include a separate title page.
FAQs
Can I submit a LaTeX manuscript?
Yes, LaTeX submissions are accepted. Please provide both .tex and compiled PDF files.
What is the word limit?
Research articles: up to 6,000 words; Reviews: up to 8,000 words; Case reports: up to 3,000 words.
How many figures/tables are allowed?
There is no strict limit, but figures and tables must be essential and not redundant.