Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The Journal of Neurosurgery Academy publishes peer-reviewed educational articles and case reports  that provide comprehensive descriptions of surgical procedures, operative strategies, technical nuances, and clinical decision-making. The primary objective is to advance surgical education through structured procedural descriptions supported by multimedia learning resources.

ARTICLE TYPE: SURGICAL PROCEDURE ARTICLE

Manuscript Requirements

Title Page

The title page should include:

  • Full article title
  • Running title (maximum 50 characters)
  • Author names and affiliations
  • Corresponding author details
  • ORCID identifiers (recommended)
  • Word count
  • Number of figures
  • Number of videos

Structured Abstract

Maximum 300 words.

The abstract should contain the following headings:

Background

Clinical relevance of the procedure.

Indications

Patient selection and clinical indications.

Procedure

Brief overview of the operative technique.

Key Technical Points

Important procedural concepts.

Conclusion

Educational and clinical significance.

Keywords

Provide 3–8 keywords.

MAIN TEXT

  1. Procedure Overview

Provide a concise description including:

  • Procedure name
  • Target pathology
  • Surgical approach

After studying this article, readers should be able to:

  • Identify indications for the procedure.
  • Understand relevant anatomy.
  • Execute key operative steps.
  • Avoid common complications.
  1. Clinical Background

Describe:

  • Disease process
  • Rationale for surgery
  • Current evidence supporting the procedure
  1. Patient Selection

Describe:

Indications

Clinical scenarios where the procedure is recommended.

Contraindications

Situations where the procedure should not be performed.

Preoperative Evaluation

Required investigations and planning.

  1. Relevant Surgical Anatomy

Authors should discuss:

  • Anatomical landmarks
  • Critical structures
  • Anatomical variations
  • Surgical corridors
  • Areas of potential risk

Illustrations and annotated figures are encouraged.

  1. Equipment and Operating Room Setup

Describe:

  • Surgical instruments
  • Navigation systems
  • Microscopes/endoscopes
  • Patient positioning
  • Operating room arrangement
  1. Operative Technique

This section should provide a detailed step-by-step description.

Each operative stage should contain:

Objective

Purpose of the step.

Technique

Description of actions performed.

Key Landmarks

Relevant anatomy.

Pearls

Technical recommendations.

Pitfalls

Potential errors and avoidance strategies.

Suggested subsections:

  • Patient positioning
  • Exposure
  • Approach
  • Main operative stage
  • Reconstruction
  • Closure
  1. Intraoperative Decision-Making

Describe important decision points including:

  • Alternative strategies
  • Criteria for modifying the approach
  • Management of unexpected findings
  • Risk-benefit considerations
  1. Complications and Management

Discuss:

  • Common complications
  • Prevention strategies
  • Intraoperative management
  • Postoperative management

Authors are encouraged to discuss limitations and challenges openly.

  1. Postoperative Care

Include:

  • Immediate postoperative management
  • Follow-up protocols
  • Rehabilitation considerations
  • Outcome monitoring
  1. Evidence Summary

Provide a concise overview of published evidence regarding:

  • Outcomes
  • Complication rates
  • Comparative procedures
  • Current controversies
  1. Key Messages

Provide 5–10 concise take-home messages.

MULTIMEDIA REQUIREMENTS

Embedded Video Content

Videos should directly correspond to the procedure described.

Authors should indicate:

  • Whether footage has been edited or condensed.
  • Whether any portions have been reconstructed or simulated.

Videos should include:

  • Procedure title
  • Key procedural steps
  • Educational annotations where appropriate

Patient identifiers must not be visible.

TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

A mandatory transparency statement must be included.

Authors should disclose:

  • Whether the technique represents routine practice, a modified technique, or an innovative approach.
  • Learning curve considerations.
  • Limitations of the described method.

Patient Consent

Written informed consent must be obtained whenever patient images, videos, imaging studies, or clinical details may permit identification.

AUTHORSHIP

Authorship should comply with the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

An Author Contributions statement is required.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All financial and non-financial competing interests must be disclosed.

FUNDING

All sources of financial support must be reported.

AI DISCLOSURE

Authors must disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation, image generation, video editing, or data analysis.

AI systems may not be listed as authors.

COPYRIGHT AND OPEN ACCESS

Authors retain copyright.

Articles are published under the journal's stated open-access license.

PEER REVIEW

All submissions undergo editorial screening and peer review for:

  • Educational value
  • Scientific accuracy
  • Ethical compliance
  • Transparency
  • Multimedia quality