Two Convenient Submission Methods

Choose the submission pathway that best fits your workflow. Both methods provide secure, efficient manuscript handling with full tracking capabilities.

Pathophysiology Research We Publish

The Journal of Spine and Neuroscience welcomes rigorous investigations into disease mechanisms, molecular pathways, and pathogenesis across neurological and spinal disorders. We prioritize mechanistic insights that advance our understanding of disease biology.

Pre-Submission Checklist

Ensure your manuscript is complete and properly formatted before submission. This checklist helps prevent delays and accelerates the review process.

Peer Review Timeline

We are committed to transparent, efficient peer review. Our expert reviewers in pathophysiology, neuroscience, and spinal research provide constructive feedback to strengthen your manuscript.

Why Pathophysiology Researchers Choose JSN

Submission Requirements

Manuscript Structure

Organize your manuscript with clear sections that facilitate peer review and reader comprehension:

• Title Page: Informative title, all author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact information
• Abstract: Structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) not exceeding 300 words
• Keywords: 4-6 keywords reflecting main topics and methodologies
• Introduction: Clear statement of research question, rationale, and objectives within pathophysiology context
• Methods: Detailed description enabling reproducibility, including disease models, molecular techniques, and statistical analyses
• Results: Logical presentation of findings with appropriate figures and tables
• Discussion: Interpretation of results, mechanistic implications, limitations, and future directions
• Conclusions: Concise summary of key findings and their significance to understanding disease mechanisms
• References: Comprehensive citation of relevant literature in pathophysiology and related fields

Figures and Tables

High-quality visual presentation of data strengthens your manuscript:

• Submit figures as separate files in TIFF, EPS, or high-resolution JPEG format
• Minimum resolution: 300 DPI for photographs, 600 DPI for line art
• Include descriptive figure legends that enable standalone interpretation
• Tables should be editable (Word or Excel format) with clear column headers
• Number figures and tables consecutively in order of appearance
• Ensure all visual elements are referenced in the main text

Supplementary Materials

Additional data, extended methods, or supplementary figures can be included to support your main findings without cluttering the primary manuscript. Supplementary materials undergo peer review and are published online alongside your article.

Research Ethics & Integrity

The Journal of Spine and Neuroscience adheres to the highest standards of research ethics and publication integrity. All submissions must comply with the following requirements:

Human Subjects Research

• IRB/Ethics committee approval required for all studies involving human participants or human-derived materials
• Informed consent must be obtained and documented
• Patient privacy and confidentiality must be protected
• Include ethics approval number and institution name in Methods section

Animal Research

• IACUC or equivalent committee approval required for all animal studies
• Adherence to ARRIVE guidelines for reporting animal research
• Justification of animal model selection and sample size calculations
• Description of measures taken to minimize animal suffering

Data Integrity

• Original data must be available for verification if requested
• Image manipulation must not obscure, eliminate, or misrepresent information
• Statistical methods must be appropriate and clearly described
• Data sharing encouraged through public repositories where applicable

Authorship & Conflicts of Interest

• All authors must meet ICMJE authorship criteria
• Declare all financial and non-financial competing interests
• Acknowledge funding sources and sponsor roles
• Disclose any prior publication or presentation of the work

After Submission: What to Expect

Immediate Confirmation

Upon successful submission, you will receive an automated confirmation email with your manuscript tracking number. This number allows you to monitor your submission status through the ManuscriptZone portal.

Editorial Assessment

The editorial team conducts an initial assessment to ensure your manuscript aligns with the journal's scope in pathophysiology research. Manuscripts outside our focus area or lacking sufficient scientific rigor may be declined without external peer review to expedite the process for authors.

Peer Review Process

Manuscripts passing editorial screening are sent to expert reviewers with specialized knowledge in your research area. We employ single-blind peer review to ensure objective evaluation. Reviewers assess:

• Scientific rigor and methodological soundness
• Novelty and significance of mechanistic insights
• Clarity of presentation and logical flow
• Appropriateness of conclusions based on data
• Relevance to pathophysiology research community

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer recommendations, the editor makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept: Manuscript accepted with minor editorial changes only
• Minor Revisions: Small changes required, typically re-reviewed by editor only
• Major Revisions: Substantial changes needed, manuscript returns to reviewers
• Reject: Manuscript does not meet publication standards or journal scope

Revision Submission

If revisions are requested, you will receive detailed feedback from reviewers and the editor. Submit your revised manuscript with:

• Point-by-point response to all reviewer comments
• Revised manuscript with changes highlighted
• Clean version of revised manuscript
• Any additional data or analyses requested by reviewers

Revised manuscripts should be submitted within 60 days to maintain priority in the review queue.