Aim & Scope

Current Research in Neurology and Neurosurgery (CRNN) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Somato Publications. It publishes clinical and research work on disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, and their medical and surgical treatment.

We welcome studies from both neurologists and neurosurgeons, and research that joins the two.

Scope

CRNN publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Stroke and cerebrovascular disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurodegenerative and movement disorders
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Traumatic brain and spinal cord injury
  • Spine surgery
  • Neuroimaging and neurophysiology
  • Paediatric neurology and neurosurgery
  • Neurocritical care

Peer Review

Every submission goes through double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject. The usual time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks. See the Peer Review Policy for details.

Originality

All manuscripts are screened for similarity with iThenticate before they go to reviewers, as set out in the Plagiarism Policy.

Open Access and Licensing

CRNN is fully open access. Authors keep the copyright in their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Article Processing Charges

There is no Article Processing Charge. Current Research in Neurology and Neurosurgery charges authors nothing at any stage of submission, peer review or publication.