Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery

Aims & Scope

The Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery (IrJNS) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scientific journal of Neurosurgical Society of Iran published by Guilan University of Medical Sciences.

IrJNS welcomes all manuscript types for publication including research (original) articles, review articles (systematic review, meta-analysis and narrative review), case report/series, editorial, communication, commentary, letter to editor, etc in the following fields: • Brain Tumors • Spine Diseases • Cerebrovascular Diseases • Endovascular Diseases • Neurotrauma • Pediatric Neurosurgery • Neuroscience • Functional Neurosurgery • Neuropsychiatry • Peripheral Nerve • Skull Base • Radiosurgery • Microsurgery • Minimal Invasive Surgery

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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, 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.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

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, 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.

• Validity and Reliability of the Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) for Use in Iranian Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Sajjad, Zahra

• Foreign Body Reaction Mimicking Intracranial Abscess following the Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (SurgicelTM): Case Report and Literature Review

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Matteo, Gastone, Anna Maria, Giovanni, Bahman, Furio, Franco

• Quality of Life in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: The Role of Depressed Mood

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Vali-allah

• Epidemiology of Traumatic Spinal Injury in north of Iran: A prospective Study

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Kaveh, Farzaneh

• The Implications of Global Neurosurgery for Low- and Middle-income Countries: The Case of Cameroon

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Ulrick, Nathalie C., Dylan, Francklin, Stéphane, Yvan, Ignatius

• Prognosis and Survival Study in Patients with Glioblastoma Multiform and Its Relationship with EGFR Expression

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Zeinab, Arezoo, Behrad, Koorosh, Shokouh

• COVID-19 Infection Leading to Lethal Spondylodiscitis with Spinal Abscess

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Soheil

• Post-operative Pseudomeningocele after Spine Surgery: Rare Cause of Failed Back Syndrome

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Rakesh, Sharadendu

• Decompressive Craniectomy in Traumatic Brain Injury:Factors Influencing Prognosis and Outcome

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Seyed reza, Ehsan, Hamidreza, Parandoosh, Pezhman, Reza, Alireza, Omid

• Role of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Adults with Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis: A Narrative Review

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Tony, kaveh, Harish, Abhijeet, Chadi