Journal profile · Clinical Neurology
NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN 0987-7053 · eISSN 1769-7131 · Elsevier Masson · FRANCE · Bimonthly · Founded 1988
NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.92; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,760; median 61 days to acceptance (92 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 67 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY 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 EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Epilepsy research and treatment and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies, together about 23.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Neurology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Neurophysiologie Clinique / Clinical Neurophysiology (NCCN) is the official journal of the French Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SNCLF).NCCN aims to focus on key areas of clinical neurophysiology. Submissions on neurophysiological investigation of central or peripheral nervous system or muscle in healthy humans or patients are welcomed.The journal publishes topics including: Electroencephalography (EEG) and stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Evoked potentials (all modalities, Auditory, Motor, Sensory, Visual) Electromyography (EMG) Nerve conduction studies (NCS) Clinical neurophysiology of sleep disorders, pain syndromes, gait and posture dysfunction Clinical neurophysiology of cognitive or mental disorders Autonomic nervous system testing Invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation (including deep brain and spinal cord stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) EEG, SEEG or EMG signal processing Bio-engineering or functional imaging at the interface of clinical neurophysiology.NCCN is published in English, six times a year.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Clinical Neurology
Editor-in-chief Aileen McGonigalPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named France 14, Germany 6, Belgium 5, Italy 4, United Kingdom 2 (45 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesNeuroscience9.2%
- Epilepsy research and treatmentMedicine7.7%
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation StudiesNeuroscience6.9%
- Sleep and Wakefulness ResearchNeuroscience5.6%
- Neurological disorders and treatmentsMedicine5.2%
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMedicine5%
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersMedicine5%
- Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryMedicine4.6%
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 | Physiology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physiology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | 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
- 2.92LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.78LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- h-index
- 56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 95OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 756OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.56OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 31.06%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 42LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,482 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 17 | 16 |
| 2025 | 67 | 21 | 109 |
| 2024 | 68 | 29 | 331 |
| 2023 | 55 | 21 | 456 |
| 2022 | 52 | 21 | 473 |
| 2021 | 58 | 17 | 752 |
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
61 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 36 days – 101 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 11 days (92 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 77 days
- Sample
- 92 articles with submission and acceptance dates (120 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 23%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 21 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 51 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous 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 2,760 / EUR 2,520 / GBP 2,210 / JPY 342,320 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,980 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 1,500 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- comprehensive reviews and personal viewsComprehensive reviews and Personal views must include a non-structured abstract of 250 words maximum and 5-10 keywords.Length not stated
- editorialabstract of 100 words and 3-5 keywords. Editorials and Letters to the editor The text must be non-structured and limited to 1,000 words. The number of reference…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- editorials and letters to the editorFor Editorials and Letters to the editor, there is no abstract.Length not stated
- original articleThe structure of the manuscript should be as follows: introduction, methods, results, discussion (with or without conclusion), acknowledgments, conflicts of int…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
- original articlesOriginal articles must include an abstract of 250 words maximum, structured as follows: objectives, methods, results, discussion (and/or conclusion) and 5-10 ke…Length not stated
- short communicationof 250 words maximum and 5-10 keywords. Short communications and Technical notes Text chaptering is also free and the text must be limited to 1,500 words. The n…main text ≤ 1,500 words · abstract ≤ 100 words
- short communications and technical notesShort communications and Technical notes must include a non-structured abstract of 100 words and 3-5 keywords.Length not stated
- study protocolThe journal will consider protocols for any study design, including observational studies and systematic reviews.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
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single 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 sharing allowed Model summary
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
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1988
- ISSN
- 0987-7053
- Electronic ISSN
- 1769-7131
- Society / sponsor
- French Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
What CAS zone is NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Physiology / Clinical Neurology / Neurosciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.92; CiteScore 4.5, h-index 95.
How long does peer review take at NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY?
Based on the dates recorded on 92 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 61 days (interquartile range 36–101 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 23%. 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 NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 1,500 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY based?
Of the 45 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (14), Germany (6) and Belgium (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY open access, and what is the APC?
NEUROPHYSIOLOGIE CLINIQUE-CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,760.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .