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The Revista de Enfermería Neurológica is an official journal of Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez. It publishes quarterly, electronically, with open access.
Promotes and publishes scientific research in neurological and interdisciplinary nursing to promote evidence-based practice nationally and internationally.
The journal opens its spaces to nursing and health professionals, inviting them to contribute to the generation of knowledge in health and nursing through the publication of scientific papers.
Manuscripts submitted should highlight contributions to the discipline of neurological nursing and related areas, from any context: care, advanced practice, education, management or administrative, as well as in the innovation of methodologies, favoring concepts, ideas, techniques and technologies in neuroscience.
Our publications focus on research derived from clinical and community trials, whose findings support ethical, humane and quality care. We have the following sections:
- Editorial (by invitation)
- Original article (quantitative, qualitative, mixed research, systematized reviews)
- Review article
- Perspective article (essays, narrative, historical)
- Article of good practices in health care (case studies, clinical cases, proposals for quality improvement).
- Letters to the editor
- Didactic images and videos
Manuscripts should be submitted through the online platform, once the author has registered: https://publisher.revistaenfermerianeurologica.permanyer.com
To avoid duplication in the system, please help us not to create a new request when resubmitting your modified files or comments. You must use the same submission reference with which you started your editorial process, until your manuscript is published.
All articles must include, without exception:
1. A cover letter: The submitted works must be accompanied by a letter signed by all authors of the paper, stating that it has not been published previously, nor is it simultaneously under consideration by another journal, confirming the absence of conflicts of interest, and, if accepted, they agree to transfer the copyright to Revista de Enfermería Neurológica.
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2. A front page with:
- Title in Spanish and English.
- Short title or running title, not exceeding 40 characters.
- First name, initial of the second name (if applicable), and last name(s) of each author (without titles or positions). Add a hyphen if the second surname is included. For example: Antonio P. Morales, Antonio Morales, or Antonio P. Morales-Andrade.
- Affiliations should be indicated with consecutive superscript numbers after the author's name. For example: Antonio P. Morales1; XXXX2; etc.
- Institutional departments to which they are affiliated: Unit, Service, Department / Hospital / Faculty and University / City, Province, Country.
- Name and current address of the corresponding author.
- Acknowledgments: This section should describe acknowledgments to individuals and institutions, as well as funding sources. This section should be on the front page to maintain the anonymity of the main manuscript document.
3. Full Text, Tables, and Figures: The texts should be in a Microsoft Word® document. Manuscripts should be written correctly in either Spanish or English.
- The text should be double-spaced, in Times New Roman font, 12 points, and starting on a new page for each section (front page; abstracts in Spanish and English with keywords; main text; bibliography + tables + figure captions).
- Pages should be numbered consecutively, starting with the front page. The page number should be placed at the top of each page.
Original articles, review articles, research articles, opinion articles, perspective articles and clinical cases should contain:
- A front page with all the details outlined in point 1.
- A second file with the completely anonymous manuscript, conflict of interest statements, funding details, and ethical responsibilities that are completed electronically in the manuscript manager when submitting the article.
- The main text of the manuscript must be entirely anonymous and should include:
• An abstract in Spanish and one in English, with their respective keywords:
• The body of the article in Spanish or English.
• Bibliography, tables, and figure captions.
- It is recommended to consult the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (www.icmje.org).
For more information on manuscript preparation, please refer to the information available at the following website:
http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/manuscript-preparation/preparing-for-submission.html
ABSTRACTS
- Original research articles should contain an abstract in Spanish and one in English, structured as follows:
Title - Objective - Method - Results - Conclusions - Keywords
- In review articles, the abstract should be structured as follows:
Title - Abstract - Keywords
MAIN TEXT
- Introduction: This section should include background information, problem statement, and the study's objective in a free and continuous narrative supported by relevant literature.
- Material and Methods: Clearly outline sample characteristics, methods used with relevant references, in a way that allows other researchers to conduct similar studies by reading this section. Statistical methods employed should be clearly indicated with corresponding references. Authors should detail ethical procedures followed, including those necessary for experiments involving animals, patients, handling of confidential data, informed consent, etc. It should also be stated that approval from the Ethics Committee of their institution has been obtained.
- Results: Include important findings of the study, presenting them in figures or graphs strictly necessary to complement the information in the text. Information should not be repeated in both the text and tables or figures.
- Discussion: Contrast the results with existing literature and the objectives and hypotheses stated in the work.
- Conclusions: Summarize the main conclusions of the study in this section, and if these are preliminary, suggest future studies that may be necessary. Conclusions should be consistent with the objectives and directly derived from the research process.
- Bibliography: Present according to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors). References should be indicated with consecutive Arabic numbers in the order they first appear in the text. They should be referenced in the text, tables, and figure captions with the corresponding numbers. In citations with more than six authors, include only the first six authors, followed by ", et al." after the abbreviation of the name or names of the sixth author. For six or fewer authors, include all of them in the citation (https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html).
• Articles published in periodic journals must appear in the following format: Welt CK, Chan JL, Bullen J, Murphy R, Smith P, DePaoli AM, et al. Recombinant human leptin in hypothalamic Women with amenorrhea. N Engl J Med. 2004;351(10):987-97.
• References to books must include the name of the publisher, as well as the city and country of publication, and the year of publication, in accordance with the following model: Aréchiga H, Somolinos J. Contribuciones mexicanas a la medicina moderna. México, D.F.: Fondo de Cultura Económica; 1994.
• References to chapters in books must appear as follows: Pasternak RC, Braunwald E. Acute myocardial infarction; or: Isselbacher KJ, Braunwald E, Wilson JD, Martin JB, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 12.a ed. Nueva York: mcgraw-Hill Inc.; 1994., pp. 1066-77.
TABLES
Tables should be double-spaced, sequentially numbered in the order cited in the text, with titles at the top; explanatory notes and the meaning of abbreviations should be placed at the bottom, in this order. They should be included at the end of the manuscript after the bibliography section.
FIGURES OR GRAPHS
- Figure captions should be double-spaced. The caption should contain the necessary information to interpret the figure correctly without referring to the text. They should be referenced in the text in order. Quality: Graphics, plots, and drawings should be generated with high-resolution graphic programs, PowerPoint® or Illustrator® (files in JPG, TIFF, EPS format). All iconography must be original. Otherwise, the reference of the origin should be cited, and the author must obtain prior permission from the respective publisher. Figures should not repeat data already written in the text. Photographs of objects should include a ruler to calibrate reference measurements. Microphotographs should show microscopic magnification or a micrometer reference bar.
- Names, faces, patient data, or any recognizable features should not appear in the figures.
- Authors are encouraged to add color illustrations that appropriately enhance the text.
- The cost of color illustrations will be covered by the corresponding author.
ETHICAL DISCLOSURES
The following form will be completed when uploading the article on the platform: https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
Regarding potential conflicts of interest, the rights of subjects to privacy and confidentiality, as well as human and animal rights as research subjects, the journal adheres to the "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing Biomedical Publications" in the most recent version published by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors on its website (http://www.icmje.org). A copy of informed consent will be requested in the case of studies involving patients and clinical cases, as well as approval from the Ethics Committee of the respective institution in the case of clinical and experimental studies.
Procedures involving humans must adhere to the ethical standards of the Declaration of Helsinki of 1975 (World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects. JAMA. 2000;284:3043-5), as well as the agreement published by the Ministry of Health on January 26, 1982, and the Standards of the Ethics and Research Committee of the Institution where the original work was conducted. Studies on animals should follow similar guidelines (Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council. Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 1996). Regarding data confidentiality, information should be provided on how participant anonymity and the privacy of their information have been protected.
FUNDING
The author must mention the organizations that fund their research in the Funding section of their manuscript, including grant numbers if necessary.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships with other individuals or organizations that could lead to a conflict of interest regarding the article submitted for publication.
TYPES OF ARTICLES
EDITORIAL (by invitation from the Editor)
Publication in this section will be through an invitation to an expert on a topic within their domain and expertise, which should be novel and of interest. This can be related to health, culture, politics, or economics impacting health care. The suggested length is 5 pages.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
This section details original qualitative or quantitative research studies in the field of health sciences. It should follow the IMRD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) and have a structured abstract following the OMRyC format (Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions). The structured abstract should demonstrate consistency between Objectives and Conclusions, presenting only the Methods and Results that support the study's conclusion(s). The suggested maximum length is 10 pages, including a bibliography with a maximum of 6 graphic supports among figures, tables, images, and up to 50 references.
REVIEW ARTICLE
Review Articles consist of narrative reviews on topics relevant to neurological nursing practice, including clinical care, patient management, education, research, or interdisciplinary approaches in nursery applied to neurology.
Manuscripts must not exceed 5000 words, including the cover letter, author information page, title page, summary, abstract, main text, references, tables, and figure legends. A maximum of 7 tables and/or figures (any combination) is permitted, as well as up to 50 references in the reference list.
PERSPECTIVE ARTICLES
Perspective articles are critical reviews of fundamental concepts or prevalent ideas in an area of knowledge, presented in the form of an essay. This type of article reflects the author's individual view of one or more interrelated concepts, but may encompass broad notions relevant to nursing and related areas of care, teaching, administration, and research.
In developing a perspective, authors might consider:
- The historical origins of a concept and its evolution over time.
- The current state of theory and research in an area, including existing gaps or absences.
- The transfer of the concept to other areas and its reception in those fields.
- Myths, misinterpretations and the use of ideological distortions surrounding the concept.
- Evidence-based policy implications and their impact on health and nursing policies.
- The existence of alternative or better ideas that have been ignored or undervalued.
- The conceptual or empirical support of certain ideas, or the acceptance of ideas that lack scientific support.
- The impact of the concept on clinical practice and its relevance to evidence-based decision making.
The suggested maximum length is 10 pages, including bibliography, with the possibility of including up to 6 graphic supports, such as tables, images or photographs, and a maximum of 30 references.
ARTICLE OF GOOD PRACTICES IN HEALTH CARE
Scientific reports contributing to shaping a neurological nursing knowledge base in various settings regarding a specific phenomenon. This involves a in-depth description of an individual's condition and/or their response to care. It can include experiences of clinical cases with Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and the use of the neurological nursing care process methodology, care plans, proposals for improving the quality of care, administrative processes, as well as educational processes that contribute clearly and significantly to the development of nursing and health care.
The suggested maximum length is 10 pages, including a bibliography with up to 20 references and 6 graphic supports among tables, graphs, or images.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the Editor are short communications aimed at stimulating discussion about articles published in Revista de Enfermería Neurológica.
The community is invited to provide constructive criticism, not exceeding two pages, within two months of the publication of the article or editorial in question.
Articles will not be accepted for review if they are not prepared according to the author guidelines. An electronic acknowledgment will be sent to the author via the journal's platform upon receiving the manuscript. Within 45 days of receiving the original, the author will be informed of the referee committee's decision. All material accepted for publication will be the property of the journal, and reproduction, in whole or in part, must be authorized by Revista de Enfermería Neurológica.
For non-research articles, the sections and their titles are at the author's discretion.
DIDACTIC IMAGES AND VIDEOS
Interesting images relevant to pathologies of the nervous system in the field of neurological nursing. The manuscript should include a clinical vignette with relevant features. It should contain no more than 500 words, 2 images and 5 references. An abstract is not required.
Authors must have the consent of the patients, which they will confirm by means of the ethical responsibilities form: https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
For any clarification or doubt, please contact the editor at: rev.enfermerianeurologica@innn.edu.mx
Tel. 55 5606 3822 ext. 5031
WhatsApp of the Revista de Enfermería Neurológica: 55 6061 3978
To ensure transparency in research, authors must fill out the corresponding form for the type of manuscript they are submitting.
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Type of study |
Guide |
Checklist |
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Randomized clinical study |
CONSORT (CONsolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials) |
CONSORT Checklist |
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Non- randomized clinical study |
TREND (Transparent Reporting of Evaluations with Nonrandomized Designs) |
TREND Checklist |
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Observational studies |
STROBE (STrengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology) |
STROBE Checklist |
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Diagnostic tests |
STARD (STAndards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies) |
STARD Checklist |
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Systematic review or meta-analysis |
PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) |
PRISMA Checklist |
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Clinical cases |
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For other types of studies, consult the guides in the EQUATOR initiative (http://www.equator-network.org/).
EDITORIAL PROCESS
The editorial process consists of 6 stages:
1. Reception of the manuscript (indeterminate, depending on whether the author meets the requirements): its objective is to verify that the manuscript complies with the specifications of these instructions for authors and that the submitted documentation is complete.
2. Initial editorial review (maximum 5 business days): its objective is to corroborate the relevance, timeliness, originality, and scientific contribution of the manuscript, as well as the methodological and statistical soundness of the study. At this time, it will be submitted to an electronic plagiarism detection system. Derived from this, a rejected opinion may be obtained, or it will be sent for review by peer researchers.
3. Review by peer researchers (maximum 30 business days): the opinion of at least two experts in the area in question will be obtained, who will evaluate the technical and methodological aspects of the investigation.
4. Editorial review (maximum 7 business days): its objective is to make a decision based on the opinion of peer reviewers. The opinion can be rejected, major changes, minor changes or accepted. In the case of major or minor changes, it will be submitted again for evaluation by the initial peer reviewers.
5. Final edition (6 weeks): its objective is the technical and linguistic edition (and translation), layout of galleys, DOI assignment, and correction by the author.
6. Advanced publication: All manuscripts will be published ahead of print on the journal's website as soon as they complete the editing process, until they are incorporated into a final issue of the journal.
PRINT PROOFS (PDF) OF ACCEPTED ARTICLES
The corresponding author will receive proofs of the article for revision and correction of terminology errors, or any other updates related to facts/figures. As the article will already have been edited according to the journal’s internal editorial guidelines, style corrections will not be accepted. The corresponding author will receive an email with the article in PDF format, on which they can leave their comments. Authors will need to have Adobe Reader (version 9, or a later version), downloadable for free). For other system requirements, please visit the Adobe website.
Alternatively, authors may list their corrections and submit them via email. Any major changes at this stage will be subject to the approval of the Editor. Authors should make sure to include all changes in a single email, as we cannot guarantee the inclusion of subsequent corrections.
The proof review is the responsibility of the author.
Relevant links
- Committee on Publication Ethics. Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
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