Journal profile
B'lgarska nevrologiia
ISSN 1311-8641 · eISSN 2815-2522 · Bulgarian Society of Neurology · Bulgaria
B'lgarska nevrologiia: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 21 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
B'lgarska nevrologiia is published by Bulgarian Society of Neurology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders, Acute Ischemic Stroke Management and Hereditary Neurological Disorders, together about 26.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Neurology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal "Bulgarian neurology"ISSN 1311-8641 (Print)ISSN 2815-2522 (Online) The Bulgarian Society of Neurology publishes three issues per annum of the jurnal “Bulgarian Neurology”. The jurnal publishes original articles, observations, brief scientific messages, new diagnostic methods and news about the therapy. Only previously unpublished material is accepted. The jurnal gathers current information and reviews of articles and books. AIMS AMD SCOPE “Bulgarian neurology” is the official journal of the Bulgarian Society of Neurology. It publishes reviews, original articles, short communications, case reports, letters to the editor in neurology and related areas. The journal covers the all clinical spectrum of the nervous system diseases, their neuropathological, pathophysiological, diagnostic, neurophysiological, neuroimaging, neurogenetic, therapeutic, as well as research basis. Core areas of interest of “Bulgarian neurology” include stroke, traumatic brain injury, child neurology, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, dementia, peripheral muscle and nerve disorders, epilepsy, etc. The journal has multidisciplinary approach and gives scientific information in a variety of medical fields – pediatrics, psychiatry and psychology, neurosurgery, genetics, vascular surgery, electrophysiology, etc. The editor board is international and provides the high quality of the publications. Only unpublished materials are accepted. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES Bulgarian Society of Neurology selects, through peer review, the highest quality science. We consider the entire peer review and publication process to be thorough, objective, and fair. Journal’s’ reputation depends on the trust of readers, authors, researchers, reviewers, editors, patients, research subjects, funding agencies, and administrators of public health policy. STUDY DESIGN AND ETHICS Research should be conducted to high standards of quality control and data analysis. Data and records must be retained and produced for review upon request. Fabrication, falsification, concealment, deceptive reporting, or misrepresentation of data constitutes scientific misconduct. Documented review and approval from a formally constituted review board (Institutional Review Board or Ethics committee) is required for all studies involving people, medical records, and human tissues. AUTHORSHIP Authorship implies a significant intellectual contribution to the work, some role in writing the manuscript and reviewing the final draft of the
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ivan MilanovPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 3, Germany 1, Switzerland 1, Türkiye 1, Romania 1 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Peripheral Neuropathies and DisordersMedicine10.7%
- Acute Ischemic Stroke ManagementMedicine8.1%
- Hereditary Neurological DisordersNeuroscience7.4%
- Muscle Physiology and DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6%
- Epilepsy research and treatmentMedicine5.4%
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesMedicine4.7%
- Myasthenia Gravis and ThymomaMedicine4.7%
- Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, OutcomesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.06OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 107 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 26 | 3 |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Open peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Vancouver
Article types accepted6
- brief research reports and clinical casesBrief research reports and clinical cases up to 6 pages (approx. 10,000 characters), bibliography (up to 10 sources).Length not stated
- editorialEditorial with text up to 3 pages. Assigned by the Editorial Board.Length not stated
- information and book reviewsInformation and book reviews. Contains information on congresses and conferences, new books, current drug information, upcoming events.Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal articles - up to 10 standard pages (18,000 characters), including abstract, tables, figures and bibliography. Include title page, abstract, brief intro…Length not stated
- reader pagesReader pages. Includes letters to the editor commenting on published material, brief case descriptions, and discussions of current issues.Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles should contain an abstract, up to 15 standard pages (approx. 27,000 characters), up to 40 bibliographic sources.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship AUTHORSHIP
Authors sign declarations of originality, ethics, and conflict of interest. Model summary
Authorship implies a significant intellectual contribution to the work, some role in writing the manuscript and reviewing the final draft of the manuscript, but authorship roles can vary. Who will be an author, and in what sequence, should be determined by the participants early in the research process, to avoid disputes and misunderstandings, which can delay or prevent publication of a paper. All…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
Editorial team submissions are anonymized and randomly assigned to reviewers. Model summary
All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed. Examples of potential conflicts of interest, which should be disclosed, include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, pai…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics RESPONSES TO POSSIBLE MISCONDUCT
All allegations of misconduct will be referred to the Editor-In-Chief, who will review the circumstances in consultation with the deputy editors. Initial fact-finding will usually include a request to all the involved parties to state their case, and explain the circumstances, in writing. In questions of research misconduct centering on methods or technical issues, the Editor-In-Chief may confiden…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
ORCID identifier for each author is mandatory. Model summary
Submission of an ORCID identifier for each author is mandatory.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review PEER REVIEW
Peer reviewers are experts chosen by editors of Bulgarian neurology to provide written assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of written research, with the aim of improving the reporting of research and identifying the most appropriate and highest quality material for the journal. Regular reviewers selected for the journal are required to meet the minimum standards regarding their background i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Bulgarian Society of Neurology
- Country or region
- Bulgaria
- Language
- Bulgarian, English
- ISSN
- 1311-8641
- Electronic ISSN
- 2815-2522
- Society / sponsor
- Bulgarian Society of Neurology
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 27, Issue S6 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about B'lgarska nevrologiia
How long does peer review take at B'lgarska nevrologiia?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of B'lgarska nevrologiia based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (3), Germany (1) and Switzerland (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index B'lgarska nevrologiia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, B'lgarska nevrologiia is indexed in DOAJ.
Is B'lgarska nevrologiia open access, and what is the APC?
B'lgarska nevrologiia is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .