Author Guidelines

At NeuroImage, we are committed to providing authors with a transparent, efficient, and ethical publishing experience. Whether you are submitting your first manuscript or are an experienced researcher, our Editorial Office is dedicated to supporting you throughout every stage of the publication process.

We encourage the submission of high-quality, original research that advances neuroscience, improves clinical understanding, and contributes to better neurological and healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Preparing Your Manuscript

Before submitting your manuscript, authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript falls within the scope of the Journal.
• All authors have approved the final version.
• The manuscript complies with the Journal's formatting and submission guidelines.
• Ethical approvals and informed consent have been obtained where applicable.
• Conflicts of interest and funding sources have been fully disclosed.
• References, figures, tables, and supplementary materials are complete and accurate.
• Research methods, findings, and conclusions are presented clearly and transparently.

Careful preparation before submission helps facilitate a more efficient editorial assessment and peer review process.

Submit Your Manuscript

Authors can submit manuscripts through the Journal's online submission system or the designated submission email address.

The Editorial Office will acknowledge receipt of the submission and assign a unique manuscript identification number for future correspondence. All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment before being considered for peer review.

Peer Review Process

Every eligible manuscript is evaluated through an independent peer review process designed to assess scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance.

The review process generally includes:

• Initial editorial screening.
• Assignment to qualified expert reviewers.
• Scientific evaluation and reviewer recommendations.
• Editorial decision.
• Author revisions, where required.
• Final acceptance and publication.

Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical standards, and relevance to the Journal.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

As an Open Access journal, NeuroImage does not charge readers for access to published articles.

Instead, publication costs may be supported through Article Processing Charges (APCs), which help cover:

• Editorial management.
• Peer review administration.
• Copyediting and typesetting.
• Online publication.
• Digital archiving and long-term preservation.
• Website hosting and maintenance.
• Article dissemination and indexing support.

Where applicable, APCs become payable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Authors should review the Journal's current APC policy for applicable charges, waivers, and payment requirements.

Waiver Policy

The Journal may consider requests for partial or full APC waivers in appropriate circumstances.

Waiver requests are reviewed individually and are evaluated independently of the editorial process. The ability to pay publication charges has no influence on editorial decisions.

Authors seeking a waiver should submit their request in accordance with the Journal's Waiver Policy and provide any relevant supporting information.

Publication Ethics

NeuroImage is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and research integrity.

Authors are expected to:

• Submit original research.
• Avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data fabrication.
• Disclose conflicts of interest.
• Obtain appropriate ethical approvals.
• Follow accepted standards for authorship.
• Report research accurately and transparently.
• Respect participant privacy and confidentiality.
• Disclose relevant funding and other sources of support.

The Journal investigates allegations of research or publication misconduct in accordance with internationally recognized ethical principles.

Reporting Guidelines

Authors should prepare manuscripts in accordance with recognized reporting guidelines appropriate for their study design whenever applicable.

Examples include guidance for:

• Randomized clinical trials.
• Observational studies.
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Diagnostic accuracy studies.
• Case reports.
• Neuroimaging and neuroscience research.
• Clinical practice guidelines.

Following established reporting standards improves the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of published research.

Editorial Support

Our Editorial Office is available to assist authors with questions regarding:

• Manuscript submission.
• Editorial policies.
• Peer review.
• Article Processing Charges.
• Publication ethics.
• Copyright and licensing.
• Manuscript revisions.
• Publication procedures.

Authors are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office whenever additional guidance is required during the publication process.