Journal profile · Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal of Neuroradiology
ISSN 0150-9861 · eISSN 1773-0406 · Elsevier Masson · FRANCE · Bimonthly · Founded 1976
Journal of Neuroradiology: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.27; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,040; median 92 days to acceptance (91 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 142 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Neuroradiology is published by Elsevier Masson and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications, Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases and Acute Ischemic Stroke Management, together about 34% of its articles. Its main subfields are Neurology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Official publication of the French Society of Neuroradiology (SFNR)The Journal of Neuroradiology is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing worldwide clinical and basic research in the field of diagnostic and Interventional neuroradiology, translational and molecular neuroimaging, and artificial intelligence in neuroradiology.The Journal of Neuroradiology considers for publication articles, reviews, technical notes and letters to the editors (correspondence section), provided that the methodology and scientific content are of high quality, and that the results will have substantial clinical impact and/or physiological importance.All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Neuroradiology are first evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and/or the Associate Editors to see if they are suitable for a peer-review . If yes, then the manuscript is send for peer review by international experts, and must:Be clear and easy to understand, precise and concise;Bring new, interesting, valid information - and improve clinical care or guide future research;Be solely the work of the author(s) stated;Not have been previously published elsewhere and not be under consideration by another journal;Be in accordance with the journal's Guide for Authors' instructions.Under no circumstances does the journal guarantee publication before the editorial board makes its final decision.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Editor-in-chief Douraied Ben SalemPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named France 38, United States 12, Switzerland 4, South Korea 3, Italy 3 (80 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and ComplicationsMedicine13.5%
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesMedicine10.9%
- Acute Ischemic Stroke ManagementMedicine9.7%
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine8%
- Advanced MRI Techniques and ApplicationsMedicine5.8%
- Glioma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine4.3%
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and ApplicationsMedicine3.8%
- Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ResearchMedicine3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Neuroimaging | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Neuroimaging | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Neuroimaging | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 3.27LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.97LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.29LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 686OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.68OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 20.81%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 42LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,372 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 170 | 29 | 16 |
| 2025 | 142 | 22 | 139 |
| 2024 | 106 | 20 | 131 |
| 2023 | 240 | 43 | 696 |
| 2022 | 124 | 31 | 490 |
| 2021 | 116 | 32 | 928 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
92 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 52 days – 150 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 6 days (91 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 98 days
- Sample
- 91 articles with submission and acceptance dates (133 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 91 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,040 / EUR 3,680 / GBP 3,230 / JPY 501,080 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,370 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- editorialPlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- letterPlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…Length not stated
- letter to the editorOriginal Research, Technical Note, Review, Editorial, Letter to the Editor, and Neuro-Interventional Video (NIV)Length not stated
- letters to the editorPlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…Length not stated
- neuro-interventional video (niv)Original Research, Technical Note, Review, Editorial, Letter to the Editor, and Neuro-Interventional Video (NIV)Length not stated
- opinionPlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…Length not stated
- original researchPlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…main text ≤ 4,500 words
- perspectivePlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…Length not stated
- reviewPlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…Length not stated
- review articlePlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…main text ≤ 6,500 words
- technical notePlease adhere to the following maximum word count when submitting manuscripts. The word count includes Title Page, Description of Study, Abstract. - Original re…main text ≤ 2,075 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier Masson
- Country or region
- FRANCE
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1976
- ISSN
- 0150-9861
- Electronic ISSN
- 1773-0406
- Society / sponsor
- French Society of Neuroradiology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Neuroradiology
What CAS zone is Journal of Neuroradiology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Neuroradiology is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Clinical Neurology / Neuroimaging / Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Neuroradiology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.27; CiteScore 6.2, h-index 58.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Neuroradiology?
Based on the dates recorded on 91 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 92 days (interquartile range 52–150 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Journal of Neuroradiology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: 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 Journal of Neuroradiology based?
Of the 80 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (38), United States (12) and Switzerland (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Neuroradiology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Neuroradiology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Neuroradiology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Neuroradiology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,040.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .