Annals of Child Neurology

Aims & Scope

Annals of Child Neurology is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed biomedical journal publishing articles in the fields of child neurology, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neuroradiology, child psychiatry, pediatric neuropsychology, developmental and behavior pediatrics, pediatric neuroscience, and developmental neurobiology.

The aims of Annals of Child Neurology are to contribute to the advancements in the fields of pediatric neurology through the scientific reviews and interchange of all of pediatric neurology.

It aims to reflect the latest clinical, translational, and basic research trends from worldwide valuable achievements.

In addition, genome research, epidemiology, public education and clinical practice guidelines in each country are welcomed for publication.

Focusing on the needs of neurologic patients from birth to age 18 years, Annals of Child Neurology covers topics ranging from assessment of new and changing therapies and procedures; diagnosis, evaluation, and management of neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders; and pathophysiology of central nervous system diseases.

Area of specific interest include the following: behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry, clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy, headache medicine, neurocritical care, neurodevelopmental disabilities, neurogenetics, neuroimaging, neuromuscular medicine, neuroimmunology and inflammation, neuro-oncology, sleep medicine, vascular neurology, as well as other diseases affecting the developing nervous system.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Plagiarism url
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Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine and Neuroscience, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome: Refractory Status Epilepticus and Management Strategies

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Yun-Jin

• Focal Cortical Dysplasia in Pediatric Epilepsy

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Sun Ah, Ki Joong

• Complex Febrile Seizures in Children with COVID-19 Infection

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Lia, Ji Yeon, Anna, Hunmin

• Epilepsy with SLC35A2 Brain Somatic Mutations in Mild Malformation of Cortical Development with Oligodendroglial Hyperplasia in Epilepsy (MOGHE)

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Hee-Jeong, Dong-Seok, Se Hoon, Jeong Ho, Ara, Se Hee, Joon Soo, Heung Dong, Hoon-Chul

• Heterogeneous Clinical Characteristics of Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome with SLC16A2 Mutations

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Ji Yeon, Seungbok, Hyewon, Soo Yeon, Hunmin, Byung Chan, Hee, Jieun, Ki Joong, Jong-Hee

• Treatment Outcomes of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Bu Seon, Yu Seung, Jinsun, Yoon Young, Bon Seok, Joon Won

• Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors of Children with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Sea Hyung, Furkat, Akmal, Juhyun, Ara, Young Mi, Yun-Jin, Sang Ook

• Deep Phenotyping in 1p36 Deletion Syndrome

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Youngkyu, Young Jun, Soo Yeon, Hunmin, Hee, Jieun, Byung Chan, Ki Joong, Jong-Hee

• Serum Uric Acid as a Predictive Factor for Rotaviral or Noroviral Benign Convulsions with Mild Gastroenteritis

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Si Yoon, Dong Hyun, Yeongseok, Ga Hee, Dong Jun, Young Se

• Frequently Identified Genetic Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy: A Review Focusing on Precision Medicine

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Ara, Hoon-Chul