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Welcome to the World Journal of Neurology

World Journal of Neurology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of neurology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Autoimmune diseases of the nervous system, autonomic nervous system diseases, central nervous system diseases, chronobiology disorders, cranial nerve diseases, demyelinating diseases, nervous system malformations, nervous system neoplasms, neurocutaneous syndromes, neurodegenerative diseases, neurologic manifestations, neuromuscular diseases, neurotoxicity syndromes, restless legs syndrome, sleep disorders, and nervous system trauma. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in neurology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of neurological science. Submit an Article >>

2025 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Bin Jiang, MD, Professor, (Email: bjyjiang@hotmail.com) Department of Neuroepidemiology, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJN is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2218-6212 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (145), Duration of Peer Review (32 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (51 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (28 days/Mean), Accepted (39.3%/Mean), Production Time (52 days/Mean), Time to Publication (237 days/Mean), and Rejected (36.6%/Mean).
Retrospective Study
Sardar Muhammad Imran Khan, Hamza Asif, Muhammad Hassan Raza, Muhammad Waqas, Syed Zahid Ali, Muneeb Khawar, Muneeb Saifullah, Abbas Muhammad Mehdi 
World J Neurol 11(1):110105. Published online Sep 19, 2025. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v11.i1.110105
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