期刊名称：JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
The Journal of Neurosurgery is devoted to the publication of work relating primarily to neurosurgery, including studies in clinical neurophysiology, organic neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, pathology, and molecular biology. Articles on unusual cases and technical notes of special instruments or equipment that might be useful to others in the field of neuroscience are also acceptable. Case reports should be brief and not include an extensive review of the literature. See the special instructions for submission of Case illustrations. The Editorial Board reserves the right to judge the appropriateness of studies involving human and laboratory subjects.
Instructions to Authors
Submission Requirements
Each submission packet should contain the following information:
- A cover letter signed by all authors certifying that the work has not been published previously or submitted elsewhere for review must be included with all submissions.
- Three (3) double-spaced copies of the manuscript in 12-point type with consecutively numbered pages accompanied by a diskette (see the section on Diskettes) must be received. All three manuscript copies must contain original sets of figures and tabular data.
- Each submission packet should be mailed to the editorial office at the following address: John A. Jane, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), Editor, Journal of Neurosurgery, 1224 West Main Street, Suite 450, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Manuscript Preparation
- Title Page: The manuscript must include a title page that states the article title and the full names of all authors with their respective highest academic degree(s) and institutional affiliation. This title page should also contain the name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email address of the corresponding author. If reprint requests are to be addressed to an author other than the corresponding author, the same information should be provided for the reprint author. A running head composed of no more than 65 characters and a list of key words (minimum of two/maximum of six words) should be included on the title page as well. Any sources of support should be listed and must include the name(s) of the grantor(s), applicable grant numbers, and the name of the author who received the funding.
- Abstract: The manuscript must contain an abstract of 250 words or less. Abstracts for clinical and laboratory studies should be formatted to outline the object of the study, the methods used to achieve the study goals, and the conclusions drawn from the work. Abstracts for Case reports, Technical notes, Case illustrations, and Historical vignettes should begin with a simple and clear statement of the paper's purpose and be followed by appropriate details that support the authors' conclusions.
- Key Words: Key words should be placed after the abstract and encompass two to six words or phrases that will assist in the indexing and retrieval of the work.
- The text of most articles should be divided into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results (or Summary of Cases), Discussion, and Conclusions. Subheadings within each of these sections may improve the readability of the report and its organization. Pages must be numbered.
- Introduction: The Introduction should state the purpose of the article and, when appropriate, concisely summarize the rationale for the undertaking. Reference major background reports but do not review in detail the pertinent literature (such a review belongs in the Discussion).
- Materials and Methods/Case Material: The Materials and Methods section should include enough details so that the methodology is clearly understood. It is appropriate to refer to previous work if the methodology has been reported in detail; however, this section should include enough information for the reader to gain an understanding of the methodology without referring to previous reports.
- When reporting experiments in human subjects, indicate approval by the Institutional Review Board for this study. Photographs disclosing a patient's identity must be accompanied by a signed release form from the patient or family permitting publication. When reporting experiments on animal subjects, provide enough information to assure the Editorial Board that the animals were handled in a humane fashion that met the U.S. Public Health Service standards or their equivalent.
- Results: The Results section should concisely summarize the findings of the study and follow the general train of thought established in the Methods section. The Results section should be devoted solely to the findings of the current report and not refer to previous investigations.
- Discussion: The Discussion section should concisely emphasize the major findings of the study or investigation and their significance. It is not necessary to repeat information presented in the Methods and Results sections. It is particularly important in the Discussion section to use subheadings so that the reader can follow the authors' train of thought.
- Conclusions: The Conclusions section should restate the major findings of the study or report and address their potential clinical implications and/or application.
- Investment/Financial Disclosure: Manuscripts of any type that advance a particular instrument, device, or methodology must contain a statement indicating whether any author has a financial interest in the subject under discussion.
Figures: Exercise care in choosing illustrations for publication. All black and white figures approved by the Editorial Board will be published free of charge. Authors are responsible for the costs of reproducing color figures.
- Both color photographs and black and white halftones must be of the highest possible resolution (a minimum of 300 dpi [dots per inch]) and free of scratches and creases.
- Line art must be submitted as a laser proof (dot matrix is not acceptable) and composed of thick, solid lines (no finer than 1 point). The type size of any lettering on the art should not be less than 9 points. If the art contains multiple shades of gray, there must be a minimum of 20% differentiation between each gradation of shading. Different patterns are generally preferred to shading.
- Three copies of each figure (each set in a separate envelope) must be provided. The back of each figure must be clearly labeled in pencil, including the correct orientation, and consecutively numbered in relation to their appearance in text. Letters and arrows should be applied directly to the figure. Electron micrographs must contain measurement bars to indicate their magnification. Photomicrographs must be accompanied by their original magnification and a statement as to the type of staining method used. Please provide a legend for each figure and cite figures consecutively in article text.
- All graphics will be reduced to fit within a single-column (20 picas or 3 5/16 inches) or a double-column (42 picas or 7 inches) format; please keep these parameters in mind when designing your graphics.
- We do not accept electronic graphics files because their successful reproduction in print cannot yet be guaranteed. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions at this time.
Tables: Tables should be printed on individual pages and cited in numerical order in the text. Please provide a legend for each table. Tables should be saved on the diskette accompanying the manuscript in a "text only" format. Please use tabs to separate data in each column and end each row of data with a return. We cannot translate tables formatted using the Harvard Graphics program.
References: All references must be alphabetized by author last name, double-spaced, and cited in text in superior numbers. Abbreviations should conform to the style of Index Medicus. Acceptable references are those that have been published and are considered "widely available." The following are not acceptable in a bibliography and must be cited in the text as unpublished data: proceedings, posters, and presentations from meetings (unless published in a journal or book); personal communications (cite in text with the year); and manuscripts that have been submitted but not accepted (cite as unpublished data). Authors are responsible for the content of their references. It is our policy to verify the completeness and accuracy of all references published in the Journal. This occurs during the editing process. If a reference is unavailable in our library, we will contact you and request a copy for verification. To avoid delays in the publication of a manuscript, these requests must be answered in a timely manner. Examples of appropriate reference styling follow.
- Journal: Humphrey PA, Wong AJ, Vogelstein B, et al: Amplification and expression of the epidermal growth factor receptor gene in human glioma xenographs. Cancer Res 48:2231-2238, 1988
- Abstract: Schiffer LM, Braunschweiger FG: Glioblastoma cell kinetics and effects of in vitro hyperthermia. Proc Am Assoc Cancer Res 20:300, 1979 (Abstract)
- Letter: King JT Jr: Doppler ultrasound prediction of ischemic deficit. J Neurosurg 81:503, 1994 (Letter)
- Foreign Language Journal: Sakurai Y, Suzuki J: [Prediction of rerupture and spasm after rupture of cerebral aneurysm.] Nichidoku Iho 29:543-552 (Jpn)
- Authored Book: Jefferson G: The Invasive Adenomas of the Anterior Pituitary. Springfield, Ill: Charles C Thomas, 1995, pp 56-60
- Article or Chapter in an Edited Book: Bloodworth JMB Jr, Kovacs K, Horvath E: Light and electron microscopy of pituitary tumors, in Linfoot JA (ed): Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pituitary Tumors. New York: Raven Press, 1979, pp 141-159
- Article in an Edited Book With Volume: Crocker DW: The pituitary gland, in Coulson WF (ed): Surgical Pathology. Philadelphia: JB Lippincott, 1978, Vol 2, pp 879-898
- Article in an Edited Book With Edition and Volume: Day AL, Rhoton AL Jr: Aneurysms and arteriovenous fistulae of the intracavernous carotid artery and its branches, in Youmans JR (ed): Neurological Surgery, ed 2. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1982, Vol 3, pp 1764-1785
- Article in an Edited Book Within a Series: Worth RM, Markand ON, DeRosa GP, et al: Intraoperative somatosensory evoked response monitoring during spinal cord surgery, in Courjon J, Maugui¨¨re F, Revol M (eds): Clinical Applications of Evoked Potentials in Neurology. Advances in Neurology, Vol 22. New York: Raven Press, 1982, pp 367-373
- Entire Edited Book: Suzuki J (ed): Cerebral Aneurysms. Experiences with 1000 Directly Operated Cases. Tokyo: Neuron, 1979
- Case Illustrations: Submission requirements for Case illustrations are the same as those for all other manuscripts; however, their preparation differs from the standard article format. The purpose of the Case illustration is to portray by means of neuroimaging methods those concepts that can often be better visualized than described. The title page of a Case illustration should include the article title (not to exceed 55 characters); a list of all authors with their highest academic degrees and affiliations; a designated corresponding and reprint author; and a list of two to four keywords. The body of the text should begin with a concise statement/paragraph outlining the purpose of the investigation and end with the conclusions drawn from the study. The principal findings should be illustrated by the images provided. The main body of text cannot exceed 200 words; tabular data and subheadings will not be accepted. A maximum of five references may be included. No more than four figure panels may be included; no panel may exceed 12 by 24 picas (or 2 by 4 inches) in size and each panel should be accompanied by a descriptive legend that does not exceed 25 words.
- Cover Illustrations: Submissions of art to be considered as a cover illustration must be clearly labeled as such and should be rendered using the same general criteria given in the Figures section. Two copies of the illustration are required.
- Diskettes: The preferred word processing software is Microsoft Word for the Macintosh but other major software is acceptable. Please be certain that the material contained on the disk is identical to that on the hardcopy. An updated disk version must be supplied with each revision submitted.
Publication and Other Matters
- Page Proofs: Page proofs will be sent to authors via facsimile (FAX) for correction. Proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. We cannot guarantee the inclusion of corrections received after the 48-hour deadline. Upon specific request from the corresponding author, we will express-mail color proofs for examination and immediate return.
- Please be advised that last-minute rewrites or substantive alterations to Results and Conclusions sections may require re-reviews by the Editor and the Editorial Board, and thereby cause significant delay in the publication of the manuscript.
- Reprints: A reprint order form with a price list will accompany the page proofs. This form should be filled out and returned along with the page proofs. Late orders for articles containing color may be subject to a printer's late charge.
- Investigational Material: Contributors of Laboratory investigations must be prepared to share any materials and methodology necessary to verify the conclusions of experiments reported in the Journal of Neurosurgery. They must also be prepared to distribute freely to interested academic researchers for their own use any material needed to reproduce experiments reported herein.
- Disclaimer: Statements and opinions expressed in the articles and communications herein are those of the authors or advertisers and the editors and publisher disclaim any responsibility or liability for such material.
Editorial Board
Keller Kaufman-Fox
Managing Editor
Ms. Kaufman-Fox received her B.A. from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, and has worked in the field of biomedical and scholarly publishing for 14 years. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association, the Council of Biology Editors, and the Society for Scholarly Publishing. Ms. Kaufman-Fox has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1988.
Melba C. Christy
Associate Managing Editor/Managing Editor
Journal of Neurosurgery:Spine
Ms. Christy received her B.S. from the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, and her M.S. from Iowa State University, Ames. Ms. Christy has extensive experience in the production computer graphics and layouts. She is a member of the Council of Biology Editors and the Society for Scholarly Publishing. Ms. Christy has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1994.
Elizabeth Arnold
Assistant Editor
Ms. Arnold received her B.A. in Classics at Kenyon College, Gamibeir, Ohio. She joined the staff of the Journal of Neurosurgery in 1998.
Jennifer Arnold
Editorial Assistant
Jennifer K. Arnold graduated from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology. She joined the Journal of Neurosurgery in 2001.
Charlotte D. Drummond
Fulfillment Manager
Mr. Drummond received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She has substantive experience in database development and management. Ms. Drummond has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1993.
Jo Ann M. Eliason
Manuscript Editor
Ms. Eliason received her A.B. from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and her M.A. from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has worked as a biomedical editor for 10 years. She is a member of the Council of Biology Editors. Ms. Eliason has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1994.
Kenneth B. Fox III
Manuscript Editor
Mr. Fox received his B.A. from the University of Redlands, Redlands, California and his M.F.A. from the University of California at Irvine. Mr. Fox has worked in varied positions in the biomedical field and joined the staff of Journal of Neurosurgery:Spine in 1999.
Donna M. Goodrich
Manuscript Editor
Ms. Goodrich received her B.A. from Weslyan College, Middletown, Connecticut. She has worked in the field of biomedical publishing for 20 years. She is a member of the Council of Biology Editors. Ms. Goodrich has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1994.
Evelyn C. Kessler
Administrative Assistant to the Managing and
Associate Managing Editors
Ms. Kessler earned her B.S.N. from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and has lived in various middle and far east countries. She joined the staff of the Journal of Neurosurgery in 1997.
Kate Mason
Coordinating Editor
Ms. Mason earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. She has several years of experience in the field of biomedical publishing. Ms. Mason joined the staff of the Journal of Neurosurgery in 1999.
Clifford A. Maxwell
Reference Editor
Mr. Maxwell received a BS from Boise State University, Boise, Idaho and an MA from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. He is a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal and Fulbright Scholar. Mr. Maxwell joined the staff of the Journal of Neurosurgery in 2001.
Paul Pugh
Production Editor, Journal of Neurosurgery
Mr. Pugh received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and began working for the Journal of Neurosurgery in 1996 as a member of the staff of Neurosurgical Focus. He became the Production Editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery :Spine upon its creation in 1998 and later for the Journal of Neurosurgery.
Gillian Shasby
Production Editor, Journal of Neurosurgery :Spine
Ms. Shasby received her B.A. from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. She has worked in the fields of biomedical quality assurance and publishing for 10 years. Ms. Shasby joined the staff of Journal of Neurosurgery :Spine in 1999.
Brenda Shifflett
Administrative Consultant
Ms. Shifflett has over 26 years of experience in administration of a neurosurgical department. She has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1992.
Margie A. Shreve
Administrative Assistant to the Editor
Mrs. Shreve received her A.A. from Rochester Community College, Rochester, Minnesota. She has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1989.
Dorothy L. Turner
Subscription Coordinator
Ms. Turner has many years of experience in medical account management and customer relations. Ms. Turner has worked for the Journal of Neurosurgery since 1995.
If you have any questions regarding this process or would like more information about donating your copies to needy libaries overseas, please feel free to contact Charlotte Drummond, Subscription Fulfillment Manager, Journal of Neurosurgery, 1224 West Main Street, Suite 450A, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Phone: 434-924-5405; fax: 434-982-1678; e-mail: charlotte@virginia.edu.
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