Journal of Neurosurgery
Journal of Neurosurgery is a monthly peer-reviewed journal published by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, covering neurosurgery. Founded in 1944, it is one of the most respected journals in neurosurgery, with a 2025 impact factor of 3.8, indexed in SCIE.《神经外科杂志》（Journal of Neurosurgery, 简称 J. Neurosurg.）是由美国神经外科医师协会出版的月刊同行评审期刊，涵盖神经外科。该刊创刊于 1944 年，是神经外科领域最受尊敬的期刊之一，2025 年影响因子为 3.8，被 SCIE 收录。
Scope
The journal's stated aim is to publish research that advances the science and practice of neurosurgery, with its official scope covering:刊物官方宗旨为发表推进神经外科科学与实践的研究，官方声明的征稿范围包括：
- Clinical neurosurgery: original research on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and outcomes of neurosurgical conditions, including tumors, vascular disorders, and functional neurosurgery.临床神经外科： 关于神经外科疾病诊断、手术治疗与结局的原创研究，包括肿瘤、血管疾病与功能神经外科。
- Neurosurgical techniques: studies on surgical techniques, approaches, and innovations in cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve surgery.神经外科技术： 关于颅脑、脊柱与周围神经外科手术技术、入路与创新的研究。
- Neuroscience and neurobiology: research on the neurobiological basis of neurological and neurosurgical disorders, including pathophysiology and translational research.神经科学与神经生物学： 关于神经与神经外科疾病神经生物学基础的研究，包括病理生理学与转化研究。
- Stereotactic and radiosurgery: studies on stereotactic surgery, radiosurgery, and the use of advanced imaging and technology in neurosurgery.立体定向与放射外科： 关于立体定向手术、放射外科以及神经外科中先进影像与技术应用的研究。
- Article types: the journal publishes original research articles, review articles, technical notes, and case reports in neurosurgery.栏目设置： 该刊发表神经外科领域的原创研究论文、综述、技术笔记与病例报告。
History
- Founding: the journal was established in 1944 to provide a dedicated publication venue for the rapidly developing field of neurosurgery.创刊： 该刊于 1944 年创刊，为快速发展的神经外科领域提供专属出版平台。
- AANS publication: JNS is published by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the leading professional organization for neurosurgeons in the United States.AANS 出版： JNS 由美国神经外科医师协会出版，该协会是美国神经外科医生的首要专业组织。
- Foundational journal: throughout its history, the journal has published foundational research that has shaped the modern practice of neurosurgery.奠基期刊： 在其发展历程中，该刊发表了塑造现代神经外科实践的基础性研究。
- Publication frequency: the journal publishes monthly, ensuring timely dissemination of important advances in neurosurgery.出版频率： 该刊每月出版，确保神经外科重要进展的及时传播。
Editors
The journal is led by an editor-in-chief supported by associate editors and an editorial board:该刊由主编领导，副主编与编委会协助工作：
- Editor-in-chief: Fred G. Barker II, MD, FACS serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.主编： 弗雷德·G·巴克二世（Fred G. Barker II, MD, FACS）担任《神经外科杂志》出版集团主编。
- Associate editors: the editor-in-chief is supported by associate editors with expertise across major areas of neurosurgery.副主编： 主编由具有神经外科主要领域专长的副主编协助。
- Editorial board: the journal has a large international editorial board comprising neurosurgeons and neuroscientists from leading institutions worldwide.编委会： 该刊拥有大型国际编委会，成员为来自全球顶尖机构的神经外科医生与神经科学家。
- Open access option: authors can choose to publish open access in this journal, making their articles freely available to readers upon publication in exchange for an article processing charge.开放获取选项： 作者可选择在该刊发表开放获取文章，使论文发表后即向读者免费开放，并支付文章处理费。