Journal profile
International Clinical Neuroscience Journal
ISSN 2383-1871 · eISSN 2383-2096 · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
International Clinical Neuroscience Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 4 weeks (community reports).
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Clinical Neuroscience Journal is published by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 and Health and Well-being Studies, together about 25.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Clinical Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The aim of "International Clinical Neuroscience Journal (ICNJ)" is to increase knowledge, stimulate research in the field of neurology and promote better management of patients with neurological disorders. To achieve this goal, the journalis devoted to rapid publication of original research works which are of great interest to the broad community of neuroscientists. Manuscripts in all areas of neuroscienceincluding molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral and cognitive, and related fields will be considered for publication. This journal is a quarterly, peer-reviewed primary research journal of Functional Neurosurgery Research Centre, affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences. TYPE OF ARTICLES The journal supports the following types of articles: Original/Research article Systematic review/Meta-analysis Brief report Case-report Letter to the editor
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Alireza ZaliPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 32, United States 6, United Kingdom 2, Argentina 1 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesNeuroscience12.1%
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19Medicine6.7%
- Health and Well-being StudiesPsychology6.7%
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicine5.5%
- Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryMedicine4.9%
- Meningioma and schwannoma managementMedicine4.9%
- Epilepsy research and treatmentMedicine4.2%
- COVID-19 and Mental HealthPsychology4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 187 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 50 |
| 2021 | 31 | 31 | 49 |
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 4 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 4 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 350 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism
- AI use
AI tools cannot be listed as authors Model summary
AI tools must not be listed as authors under any circumstances, as they cannot take responsibility for the work or meet authorship criteria.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Manuscript length limit 8000 words including references Model summary
All manuscripts must adhere to our guidelines. Manuscripts should be no longer than 8000 words including the references to be considered for publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Mandatory Disclosure Statement
Conflict of interest and funding declaration required Model summary
If AI-assisted tools were used, authors must include a statement in the manuscript (preferably in the Acknowledgements or a separate “AI Declaration” section) using wording similar to the following:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Human subjects ethics per Helsinki Declaration Model summary
When reporting experiments on human subjects, authors should indicate whether the procedures followed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible committee on human experimentation (institutional or regional) and with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 1983.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Declaration of Copyright in the journal website
All manuscripts must adhere to our guidelines. Manuscripts should be no longer than 8000 words including the references to be considered for publication. Articles should be written in English, and double spaced with wide margins. The layout and style should adhere strictly to the instructions given and in particular, the reference style of International Clinical Neuroscience Journal. The author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open access under CC BY-NC 4.0 Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Policy
Definition: When an author tries to present the work of someone else as his or her own, it is called plagiarism. In addition, when an author uses a considerable portion of his or her own previously published work in a new one without properly citing the reference, it is called a duplicate publication; sometimes also referred to as self-plagiarism. This may range from publishing the same article in…
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
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2383-1871
- Electronic ISSN
- 2383-2096
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Clinical Neuroscience Journal
How long does peer review take at International Clinical Neuroscience Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 4 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Clinical Neuroscience Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 350 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Clinical Neuroscience Journal based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (32), United States (6) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Clinical Neuroscience Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Clinical Neuroscience Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Clinical Neuroscience Journal open access, and what is the APC?
International Clinical Neuroscience Journal 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: .