Original Research and Clinical Studies

Full length research articles should present complete datasets, robust analysis, and clear clinical or mechanistic implications. Clinical studies must include ethics approval, trial registration when required, and transparent reporting of patient selection, outcomes, and limitations.

Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses

Evidence syntheses must follow recognized reporting frameworks such as PRISMA. Provide search strategies, inclusion criteria, risk of bias methods, and quantitative synthesis details to ensure reproducibility and clinical reliability.

Brief Reports and Methodology Papers

Short reports should deliver focused, high value findings with precise interpretation. Methodology papers must describe validation, limitations, and use cases for neural measurement tools, imaging workflows, or analytical techniques.

Required Front Matter

Provide title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details, and a structured abstract. Include 4 to 6 keywords that reflect core neuroscience concepts and physiological outcomes.

• Title reflects the central neural mechanism or clinical condition.
• Abstract summarizes objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Keywords align with commonly searched neuroscience and clinical terms.

Main Text Sections

Organize the manuscript into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. For clinical studies, include patient selection, primary and secondary outcomes, and statistical justification. Use clear subsection headings to improve navigation.

• Methods describe protocols, instrumentation, and data processing.
• Results include objective findings with appropriate figures and tables.
• Discussion links results to prior work and states limitations.

Figures, Tables, and References

Submit high resolution figures with clear legends and unit labels. Tables should be editable, not embedded images. Use a consistent citation style and verify all references for accuracy.

• Figure captions explain experimental context and key outcomes.
• Tables present data clearly without duplicating the text.
• References include DOI or persistent identifiers when available.

Study Design and Power

Describe the study design, sampling approach, and any randomization or blinding procedures. Provide sample size justification or power calculations when appropriate. For observational studies, explain selection criteria and potential sources of bias.

Statistical Reporting Requirements

Report exact p values, effect sizes, and confidence intervals when relevant. Explain any adjustments for multiple comparisons and clarify the primary endpoints. Use clear tables or figures to present key statistical outcomes.

Data Visualization Standards

Figures should include labeled axes, units, and appropriate scales. Avoid visual manipulation that could mislead interpretation. Provide raw data summaries where possible to support transparency and independent verification.

Cover Letter Essentials

Summarize the research question, key findings, and relevance to nervous system and physiological science. Identify any prior dissemination such as conference abstracts or preprints. You may suggest qualified reviewers and note any conflicts.

Authorship and Competing Interests

Provide author contributions and disclose funding sources, affiliations, and conflicts of interest. A transparent statement strengthens trust and ensures compliance with research integrity expectations.

Ethics Approval and Consent

Human and animal studies must include ethics committee approval and consent statements. Provide protocol numbers where applicable and describe protections for vulnerable populations. For multi center studies, list all approving bodies and data governance rules.

Data Availability and Reproducibility

Include a data availability statement that describes where datasets and code can be accessed. If data are restricted, explain the reason and the access pathway. Reproducible workflows strengthen reviewer confidence and future reuse.

Reporting Guidelines

Use appropriate reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, PRISMA, ARRIVE, or STROBE depending on study type. Explicit adherence improves clarity and reduces post review revisions.

Open Access Availability

All accepted articles are published with open access and are immediately available to readers worldwide. This supports clinical translation, educational use, and interdisciplinary discovery without subscription barriers.

APC and Billing Guidance

APCs are invoiced after acceptance. Institutions may request direct billing or documentation for grant reporting. Contact the editorial office if you need a pro forma invoice or payment confirmation for compliance.

Author Rights and Licensing

Authors retain scholarly credit and may share their work widely after publication. Licensing is designed to support reuse with proper attribution while protecting the integrity of the published version. If you have funder specific license requirements, notify the editorial office at acceptance.