Journal profile · Medicine-Neurology (clinical)
Neurology Perspectives
ISSN 2667-0496 · Elsevier · Spain
Neurology Perspectives: impact factor 2.8 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,430; review about 121 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 1,172 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Neurology Perspectives is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Medical research and treatments, Nursing care and research and Health and Medical Education, together about 38% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Neurology Perspectives is a gold open access journal from the Sociedad Española de Neurología (Spanish Neurology Society) and a companion journal to Neurología. The content of Neurology Perspectives covers everything from neuroepidemiology, clinical neurology, neurological management and care/therapy, to basic neuroscience research applied to neurology.The journal complies with the International Committee of Medical Journal Editor's Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts (detailed examples available at: http://www.ICMJE.org). The overriding criteria for publication are originality, a high scientific quality and interest to a wide audience of those concerned with all aspects of neurology. The subject areas of the Journal include pediatric neurology, neuropsychology, neurorehabilitation and geriatric neurology.The articles published in Neurology Perspectives are evaluated in a double-blind review process. The articles are selected based on their quality, originality and interest, then undergo a process for their improvement. The article formats include Editorials, Original Articles, Review Articles, Scientific letters and Letters to the Editor.Neurology Perspectives is a platform for scientific information whose quality is recognized by professionals interested in neurology articles published in English.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Neurology (clinical)
Editor-in-chief Jorge Matías-GuiuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 32, Sweden 3 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Medical research and treatmentsMedicine22.6%
- Nursing care and researchHealth Professions8.2%
- Health and Medical EducationHealth Professions7.2%
- Aging, Health, and DisabilityMedicine7.1%
- Health, Education, and Physical CulturePsychology6.7%
- Developmental and Educational NeuropsychologyPsychology5.1%
- Public Health and Environmental IssuesEnvironmental Science4.9%
- Peripheral Neuropathies and DisordersMedicine3.3%
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.05OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,636 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 22 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1,172 | 1,172 | 12 |
| 2024 | 1,204 | 1,204 | 99 |
| 2023 | 128 | 128 | 74 |
| 2022 | 51 | 51 | 196 |
| 2021 | 59 | 59 | 260 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
121 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 14 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 291 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 121 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 72 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 49 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,430 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,430 / EUR 1,340 / GBP 1,140 / JPY 177,360 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,480 | Yes | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted10
- editorialAny article in this journal involving experiments with human or animal subjects will follow the guidelines in the "Human and animal rights" described in the "Et…Length not stated
- editorialsThe article formats include Editorials, Original Articles, Review Articles, Scientific letters and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- letterAny article in this journal involving experiments with human or animal subjects will follow the guidelines in the "Human and animal rights" described in the "Et…Length not stated
- letters to the editorAny article in this journal involving experiments with human or animal subjects will follow the guidelines in the "Human and animal rights" described in the "Et…Length not stated
- original articleAny article in this journal involving experiments with human or animal subjects will follow the guidelines in the "Human and animal rights" described in the "Et…Length not stated
- original articlesThe article formats include Editorials, Original Articles, Review Articles, Scientific letters and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- reviewAny article in this journal involving experiments with human or animal subjects will follow the guidelines in the "Human and animal rights" described in the "Et…Length not stated
- review articleAny article in this journal involving experiments with human or animal subjects will follow the guidelines in the "Human and animal rights" described in the "Et…Length not stated
- review articlesThe article formats include Editorials, Original Articles, Review Articles, Scientific letters and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- scientific lettersThe article formats include Editorials, Original Articles, Review Articles, Scientific letters and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
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 Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
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
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-0496
- Society / sponsor
- Sociedad Española de Neurología
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Neurology Perspectives
What is the impact factor of Neurology Perspectives?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.8; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.5, h-index 11.
How long does peer review take at Neurology Perspectives?
The publisher reports about 121 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 14 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 Neurology Perspectives?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 Neurology Perspectives based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (32) and Sweden (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Neurology Perspectives?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Neurology Perspectives is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Neurology Perspectives open access, and what is the APC?
Neurology Perspectives is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,430.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .