The Journal of Neurodegenerative Disorders & Brain Research (JNDBR) welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute significantly to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. To streamline the submission and ensure a transparent workflow, authors are encouraged to follow the structured submission process outlined below.

✦ Step 1: Prepare Your Manuscript

Authors must ensure that the manuscript is:

• Fully written in clear and concise English
• Formatted according to the Author Guidelines
• Includes all essential sections such as title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references, and figures/tables (if applicable)
• Free of plagiarism or duplicate content
• Accompanied by ethical approvals (IRB/IEC) for studies involving humans or animals
• Contains clear disclosures of any conflicts of interest and funding sources

Refer to the Instructions for Authors page before proceeding with submission.

✦ Step 2: Online Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the JNDBR Online Submission Portal.

You will be required to:

• Register or log in to your author account
• Fill in the manuscript metadata (title, abstract, author details, keywords, etc.)
• Upload the manuscript file and any supplementary materials
• Suggest 2–4 potential reviewers (optional but encouraged)
• Agree to the terms of ethical publishing and submission declarations

A confirmation email will be sent once the submission is successfully received.

✦ Step 3: Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, the manuscript undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editorial Office to ensure:

• The topic aligns with the journal's scope
• Manuscript structure, formatting, and ethics declarations are complete
• No evidence of plagiarism or duplicate publication

Manuscripts that meet these basic requirements proceed to peer review, while incomplete or out-of-scope submissions may be returned without review.

✦ Step 4: Peer Review Process

Eligible manuscripts are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two expert reviewers. This process typically involves:

• Detailed evaluation of scientific validity, novelty, and clarity
• Reviewer recommendations: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject
• Confidential feedback to editors and comments for authors

The review process aims to be completed within 3–4 weeks from the date of submission.

✏️ Step 5: Author Revisions

If revisions are requested:

• Authors will receive reviewer comments via the submission portal
• A point-by-point response letter must be submitted along with the revised manuscript
• Revised submissions must be returned within 2–4 weeks, depending on the revision type

Substantial changes may require additional review rounds.

✦ Step 6: Final Decision & Notification

The final decision is made by the handling editor or Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewer input and revision quality. Authors will receive one of the following outcomes:

• Accept
• Accept with Minor Edits
• Revise and Resubmit
• Reject

An official decision letter is sent via email and updated in the author dashboard.

✦ Step 7: Production & Publication

Accepted manuscripts proceed to:

• Copyediting and typesetting for clarity, consistency, and formatting
• Author proofing to approve final version before publication
• Online publication under Open Access license

DOIs are assigned immediately upon publication and articles are indexed as per journal standards.

✦ Manuscript Withdrawal

Authors may request to withdraw a manuscript prior to acceptance by submitting a formal request. Post-acceptance withdrawal is discouraged unless ethically justified.

⚠️ Need Assistance?

For questions related to the manuscript submission process, contact:  editor.jndbr@sciconxjournals.com