Aims & Scope
World Neurosurgery Research is a peer-reviewed, open access neurosurgery research journal published by Directive Publications, dedicated to advancing the surgical and translational science of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. The journal serves an international community of neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, spine surgeons, neuro-oncologists, residents, and clinical researchers seeking a trusted, globally accessible venue for high-quality neurosurgical scholarship.
The journal's core focus spans cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including intracranial aneurysm treatment, endovascular aneurysm repair, stent-assisted coiling, flow-diverter therapy, and subarachnoid hemorrhage management. We equally welcome work in spine and spinal neurosurgery, neurotrauma and decompressive craniectomy, neurosurgical oncology and CNS pathology, skull base surgery, functional neurosurgery, and the bioethical and outcomes dimensions of neurosurgical practice.
We publish original research, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, technical notes, audits, and editorials addressing clinical, methodological, and translational questions. Every submission undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review; accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, and each article receives a permanent Crossref DOI.
Articles are discoverable through Google Scholar and OpenAlex and harvestable via our OAI-PMH endpoint, and the journal follows COPE ethical principles to safeguard research integrity, citability, and the long-term preservation of the neurosurgical record.
Subject Coverage
World Neurosurgery Research welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Articles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does World Neurosurgery Research cover?
World Neurosurgery Research publishes neurosurgical scholarship across cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery (intracranial aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage, coiling, stenting, flow diverters), spine and spinal neurosurgery, neurotrauma and decompressive craniectomy, neuro-oncology and CNS pathology, skull base and functional neurosurgery, and neurosurgical ethics and outcomes research.
Who should publish in or read World Neurosurgery Research?
The journal is intended for neurosurgeons, neurointerventional and endovascular specialists, spine surgeons, neuro-oncologists, neurosurgery residents and fellows, and clinical and translational researchers worldwide who want their work freely accessible and permanently citable.
What types of articles can I submit to World Neurosurgery Research?
We accept original research, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports and case series, technical notes, clinical audits, and editorials addressing clinical, methodological, translational, or ethical aspects of neurosurgery.
Is World Neurosurgery Research open access, and who holds copyright?
Yes. Every accepted article is published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, and authors retain copyright while permitting reuse with attribution. There are no reading or subscription barriers.
How does peer review work at World Neurosurgery Research?
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review, in which author and reviewer identities are concealed from each other. Review is conducted in line with COPE ethical principles to ensure fair, rigorous, and transparent assessment.
Will my article receive a DOI and be discoverable?
Yes. Each published article is assigned a permanent Crossref DOI for stable citation and is discoverable through Google Scholar and OpenAlex, with metadata available for harvesting via our OAI-PMH endpoint.
Is there an article-processing charge, and are waivers available?
World Neurosurgery Research levies an article-processing charge only on acceptance to sustain open access publishing; waivers and discounts are available for authors who need them. Please contact the editorial office before submission to discuss eligibility.
How do I submit a manuscript to World Neurosurgery Research?
Prepare your manuscript according to our author guidelines and submit through the journal's submission page. The editorial team will confirm scope fit and route eligible manuscripts into double-blind peer review.