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The Journal adheres to a rigorous and transparent peer-review process and all papers will be considered on the basis of ethical and methodological soundness rather than their novelty, significance, or relevance to any particular group.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-2"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Editorial policy<a id="editorial_policy" name="editorial_policy"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology </em>adheres to the highest standards concerning its editorial policies on publication ethics and scientific misconduct. The journal follows guidance produced by bodies that include the <a href="https://publicationethics.org/">Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)</a>, the <a href="https://www.wame.org/">World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)</a>, the <a href="https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/editorial-policies">Council of Science Editors</a> and the <a href="https://www.icmje.org/">International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)</a>. To view all BMJ Journal policies please refer to the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/">BMJ Author Hub policies</a> page, including information about our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/editor-roles-responsibilities/">Editors’ roles and responsibilities.</a> Authors are required to submit a statement that their study obtained ethics approval (or a statement that it was not required and why) and that participants gave informed consent. Our Editors will consider whether the work is morally acceptable as determined by the World Medical Association’s Declaration of Helsinki. In addition to this, in line with General Medical Council guidelines, an article that contains personal medical information about an identifiable living individual requires patients explicit consent (in the format of a signed BMJ patient consent form) before we will publish it. Please find further details on <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/research-ethics/">BMJ research ethics policies</a> (human participants and animals) and <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-consent-and-confidentiality/">consent for publication</a>; including a link to the downloadable consent form.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">To make the best decision on how to deal with a manuscript, <em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> needs to know about any competing interests authors may have; this includes any commercial, financial or non financial associations that may be relevant to the submitted article. Authors must download and complete a copy of the ICMJE Conflict of Interest disclosure form. In addition to this <em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> ensures that all advertising and sponsorship associated with the journal does not influence editorial decisions, is immediately distinguishable from editorial content and meets all other <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/advertising-sponsorship/">BMJ guidelines</a>. Please find more information about <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/competing-interests/">competing interests</a> and a link to the form. We take seriously all possible misconduct. If an Editor, author or reader has concerns that a submitted article describes something that might be considered to constitute misconduct in research, publication or professional behaviour they should forward their concerns to the journal. The publisher will deal with allegations appropriately following ICMJE and COPE guidelines. Corrections and retractions are considered where an article has already been published; corrections, expressions of concern or a retraction notices will be published as soon as possible in line with the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/correction-retraction-policies/">BMJ correction and retraction policy</a>.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-3"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Copyright and authors’ rights<a id="copyright_and_authors_rights" name="copyright_and_authors_rights"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">As an open access journal, <em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> adheres to the Budapest Open Access Initiative definition of open access. 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BMJ fully supports and encourages the archiving of preprints in any recognised, not-for-profit server such as <a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/">medRxiv</a>. BMJ does not consider the posting of an article in a dedicated preprint repository to be prior publication.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Preprints are reports of work that have not been peer-reviewed; Preprints should therefore not be used to guide clinical practice, health-related behaviour or health policy. 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The journal operates double anonymised peer review whereby the names of the authors and reviewers are hidden from each other; usually two external reviewer reports are obtained before an Original research or Review article is accepted for publication. Articles authored by a member of a journal’s editorial team are independently peer reviewed; an editor will have no input or influence on the peer review process or publication decision for their own article. For more information on what to expect during the peer review process please refer to <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/?highlight=journey">BMJ Author Hub – your paper’s journey</a>. BMJ is committed to transparency. Every article we publish includes a description of its provenance (commissioned or not commissioned) and whether it was internally or externally peer reviewed. BMJ requests that all reviewers adhere to a set of basic principles and standards during the peer review process; these are based on the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Please refer to our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/peer-review-terms-and-conditions/">peer review terms and conditions policy page</a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Plagiarism is the appropriation of the language, ideas or thoughts of another without crediting their true source and representation of them as one’s own original work. BMJ is a member of CrossCheck by CrossRef and iThenticate. iThenticate is a plagiarism screening service that verifies the originality of content submitted before publication. BMJ runs manuscripts through iThenticate during the peer review process. Authors, researchers and freelancers can also use iThenticate to screen their work before submission by visiting <a href="https://www.ithenticate.com/">www.ithenticate.com</a>. Reader responses, questions and comments to published content are welcomed by <em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em>; these should be submitted electronically via the journals website. Please find further details on <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/rapid-responses/">how to publish a response</a> and the terms and requirements.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-6"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Article transfer service<a id="article_transfer_service" name="article_transfer_service"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">BMJ is committed to ensuring that all good quality research is published. Our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/bmj-transfer-service/">article transfer service</a> helps authors find the best journal for their research while providing an easy and smooth publication process. If authors agree to transfer their manuscript, all versions, supplementary files and peer reviewer comments are automatically transferred; there is no need to resubmit or reformat.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Authors who submit to <em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> and are rejected will be offered the option of transferring to another <a href="https://journals.bmj.com/">BMJ Journal</a>, such as <a href="https://bmjopen.bmj.com/"><em>BMJ Open</em></a>. Please note that the article transfer service does not guarantee acceptance but you should receive a quicker initial decision on your manuscript. Contact the Transfer Editor at transfers@bmj.com</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-7"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Article processing charges<a id="article_processing_charges" name="article_processing_charges"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> is an open access journal and levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 2,275 GBP (exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors). There are no submission, colour or page charges. As one of the founding members of the HINARI Access to Research in Health Programme, we provide free access to all of our journals, and journals archive to local, not-for-profit institutions in low income countries. In addition, we appreciate that some authors do not have access to funding to cover publication costs and we offer waivers through our Open Access Waiver Fund. We will accept part payment where only limited funds are available, and we offer waivers to authors in exceptional circumstances, on request.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-8"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Waivers and discounts<a id="waivers_and_discounts" name="waivers_and_discounts"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">If authors choose to publish their article open access, an APC waiver may be available. Before applying for an APC waiver please consider: <strong>(1) Does your institution have an open access agreement with BMJ? </strong> If it does, then this may cover all or part of the APC for your article. Check <a href="//authors.bmj.com/open-access/institutional-programme/)">BMJ’s open access agreements</a> page to find out whether your institution is a member and what discounts you may be entitled to. <strong>(2) Have you received funding from a funder with an open access mandate or policy that covers paying APCs? </strong> If so, BMJ expects that the APC will be paid in full. If neither (1) nor (2) above apply then consider <strong>(3) Are all the authors of your article based in low-income countries*?</strong> If so, you are eligible to apply for a full or partial waiver from BMJ. Visit our <a href="//authors.bmj.com/open-access/fees-discounts/)">author hub</a> to learn more about our waivers policy and how to request one. Please note that regardless of the funding situation, authors can still choose to publish with us at no cost, and articles will be made available to our subscribers. *This list is reviewed annually and is based upon HINARI Core Offer Groups A and B, and the World Bank Country and Lending Groups.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-9"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">ORCID<a id="ORCID" name="ORCID"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> mandates ORCID iDs for the submitting author at the time of article submission; co-authors and reviewers are strongly encouraged to also connect their ScholarOne accounts to ORCID. We strongly believe that the increased use and integration of ORCID iDs will be beneficial for the whole research community. Please find more information about ORCID and BMJ’s policy on our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/orcid/">Author Hub</a>.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-10"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Data Sharing<a id="Data_Sharing" name="Data_Sharing"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em> adheres to BMJ’s Tier 3 data policy. We strongly <em>encourage</em> that data generated by your research that supports your article be made available as soon as possible, wherever legally and ethically possible. All research articles must contain a Data Availability Statement. For more information and FAQs, please see BMJ’s full<a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/data-sharing/"> Data Sharing Policy</a> page.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-11"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Rapid responses<a id="rapid_responses" name="rapid_responses"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">A rapid response is a moderated but not peer reviewed online response to a published article in <em>Stroke and Vascular Neurology</em>; it will not receive a DOI and will not be indexed. Find out more about responses and how to <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/rapid-responses/">submit a response.</a></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-12"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">General advice<a id="general_advice" name="general_advice"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Using the terms sex and gender in your manuscript</strong> The term sex should be used when reporting biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women and gender should be used when reporting socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-13"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Submission guidelines<a id="submission_guidelines" name="submission_guidelines"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Please review the below article type specifications including the required article lengths, illustrations, table limits and reference counts. The word count excludes the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions and references. Manuscripts should be as succinct as possible. For further support when making your submission please refer to the resources available on the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/">BMJ Author Hub</a>. Here you will find information on <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/writing-and-formatting/formatting-your-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">writing and formatting</a> your research through to the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/peer-review-process/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">peer review process</a>. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of cited references and these should be checked before the manuscript is submitted. <strong>Citing in the text</strong> References must be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text. References cited in figures or tables (or in their legends and footnotes) should appear at the end of the reference list to avoid re-numbering if tables and figures are moved around at peer review/proof stage. Reference numbers in the text should be inserted immediately after punctuation (with no word spacing)—for example, [6] not [6]. Where more than one reference is cited, these should be separated by a comma, for example,[1, 4, 39]. For sequences of consecutive numbers, give the first and last number of the sequence separated by a hyphen, for example,[22-25]. References provided in this format are translated during the production process to superscript type, and act as hyperlinks from the text to the quoted references in electronic forms of the article. 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