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International Society for Neurodiversity Science (ISNS)

About the Journal

Aims & Scope

Journal of Neurodiversity Science is an international, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing research that contributes to the understanding of neurodiversity and to the development of effective educational, clinical, psychological, social, and community-based support. The journal primarily publishes original empirical research employing rigorous research methods across a broad range of disciplines. It also welcomes high-quality review articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, and position papers that make a significant contribution to the field.

The journal covers all aspects of neurodiversity and neurodivergent populations, including, but not limited to, development, learning, cognition, communication, behavior, mental health, education, employment, social participation, family support, clinical practice, welfare and social services, assistive technology, policy, and inclusive community practices. Our aim is to provide an international platform for the dissemination of high-quality, current, and methodologically rigorous research, and to promote interdisciplinary dialogue that contributes to a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and to the improvement of support, practice, and policy.

Article publishing options

Article Publishing Charge (APC)

To provide open access, this journal has a publication fee (Article Publishing Charge, APC) which needs to be met by the authors, or their institution or funders, for each article published open access. This ensures your article will be immediately and permanently free to access by everyone.

The Article Publishing Charge for this journal is:

All Articles USD：350 (JPN：50,000 CHN：2,400)

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Editorial board

Abstracting and indexing

Instructions for Authors

1. About the Journal
2. Language
3. Article Types
4. Word Limits
5. Writing and Formatting 
    – File Format 
    – Manuscript Template 
    – Style
6. Double-Anonymized Peer Review
7. Title Page
8.Anonymized Manuscript
    – Abstract
    – Keywords
    – Article Structure
    – Tables and Figures
     References
9. Acknowledgements
10. Declaration of Competing Interests
11. Research Ethics
12. Publication Ethics
13. Editorial Screening and Peer Review
14. Revised Manuscripts


1. About the Journal
Journal of Neurodiversity Science is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality and original research related to neurodiversity. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary scholarship that contributes to the understanding of neurodiversity and to the advancement of research, practice, support, and policy concerning neurodivergent individuals and populations.
Please see the journal’s Aims & Scope for further information about the journal’s focus and peer-review policy.

2. Language
The journal publishes manuscripts in English only.
Authors should ensure that manuscripts are written in clear, accurate, and professional academic English. Either American or British English may be used, but usage should be consistent throughout the manuscript.
Authors are encouraged to use spelling and grammar checking tools before submission.

3. Article Types
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
* Original Research Articles
* Review Articles
* Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
* Position Papers
* Practice and Program Evaluation Reports
* Policy-related Articles

4. Word Limits
Please include the total word count when submitting your manuscript.
The main manuscript should normally be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including:
* Main text
* References
* Figure captions
* Table captions
The abstract and title page are not included in the word count.

5. Writing and Formatting File Format
Authors should submit editable source files for all components of the manuscript, including the text, tables, figures, and text-based graphics.
* Microsoft Word files should be submitted in .doc or .docx format.
* PDF files may be submitted for reference purposes where necessary but are not accepted as substitutes for editable source files.
* Unnecessary underlining and strikethrough text should be removed.
* Tables and figures should be clearly numbered and labeled.

Manuscript Template
Authors may download the journal’s Manuscript Template and use it when preparing their manuscripts.
The template provides guidance on manuscript structure, formatting, headings, tables, figures, references, and other elements of manuscript preparation.
Authors are strongly encouraged to prepare their manuscripts using the journal template to ensure consistency with the journal’s formatting requirements.
Download Manuscript Template

Style
Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition (APA 7th).

6. Double-Anonymized Peer Review
The journal follows a double-anonymized peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.
Authors should submit the following as separate files:
* Title Page: Including author names, affiliations, corresponding author information, acknowledgements, and a declaration of competing interests, where applicable.
* Anonymized Manuscript: Including the main text, references, tables, and figures, but excluding any information that may identify the authors or their institutions.
Authors should ensure that the anonymized manuscript and any supplementary materials do not contain author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, or other identifying information.

7. Title Page
The title page should include the following information:
* Article title: A concise and informative title. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations.
* Author names: Full names of all authors, listed in the correct authorship order.
* Affiliations: Full institutional affiliation(s) of each author, including department, institution, city, and country.
* Corresponding author: Clearly identify the corresponding author and provide a current email address.
* Acknowledgements: Identify individuals or organizations that contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship, where applicable.
* Declaration of competing interests: Provide a statement regarding any potential competing interests.
* Present address: If applicable, an author’s current address may be provided when it differs from the affiliation where the research was conducted.

8.Anonymized Manuscript
Abstract
Authors should provide a concise and factual abstract of no more than 250 words.
The abstract should be able to stand alone and should not normally include references.
Non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided. Where necessary, abbreviations should be defined at first mention.

Keywords
Authors should provide 3 to 5 keywords in English for indexing purposes.
Keywords should be concise and specific. Multi-word terms should be used only when necessary.
Abbreviations should be avoided unless they are widely recognized and established in the field.

Article Structure
Original research articles should normally be organized using the following sections:
* Introduction
Provide the relevant background, clearly identify the research problem, and state the objectives or research questions of the study.
* Methods
Describe the research design, participants, procedures, measures or materials, and methods of data analysis in sufficient detail to allow readers to understand and evaluate the study.
For research involving human participants, information regarding ethical approval and informed consent should be provided where applicable.
* Results
Present the findings clearly and concisely. Tables and figures may be used where they contribute to the clear presentation of the results.
* Discussion
Interpret the findings in relation to the research questions and relevant literature. Discuss the significance and implications of the findings, as well as relevant limitations.
* Conclusion
Summarize the principal conclusions and, where appropriate, their implications for research, practice, support, or policy.
The organization of review articles, theoretical papers, and other article types may be adapted as appropriate to the nature of the manuscript.

Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are cited in the manuscript. Each table and figure should have a concise and informative title or caption and should be understandable without excessive reference to the main text. Tables should be submitted as editable text rather than as images. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any previously published material where required.
Tables and figures should be prepared in accordance with APA 7th edition style.

References
References and in-text citations should follow APA 7th edition style.
Authors should ensure that:
* Every reference cited in the text appears in the reference list.
* Every item in the reference list is cited in the text.
* Author names, publication years, titles, and publication details are accurate.
* Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are included where available.

Authors are encouraged to cite relevant and current literature and to avoid unnecessary or excessive citation.

9. Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements should appear on the Title Page only and should not be included in the anonymized manuscript.
Individuals who contributed to the research, manuscript preparation, language editing, or other aspects of the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship may be acknowledged.

10. Declaration of Competing Interests
All authors should disclose any financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.
If there are no competing interests to declare, authors should state:
The authors declare no competing interests.

11. Research Ethics
Research involving human participants should comply with recognized ethical standards.
Where applicable, manuscripts should include:
* Name of the approving institutional review board or ethics committee
* Approval or reference number, where available
* Statement regarding informed consent
* Information regarding consent for publication, where applicable
Authors are responsible for protecting the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of research participants.

12. Publication Ethics
The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of research and publication ethics.
Authors are expected to comply with accepted standards relating to:
* Originality and plagiarism
* Authorship and author contributions
* Data accuracy and integrity
* Appropriate acknowledgement of sources
* Competing interests
* Research involving human participants
* Informed consent
* Duplicate or redundant publication
* Appropriate citation practices
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
The journal reserves the right to reject, retract, or take other appropriate action regarding manuscripts or published articles where serious ethical concerns or violations are identified.

13. Editorial Screening and Peer Review
Before a manuscript is sent for double-anonymized peer review, it will undergo an initial editorial screening for:
* Relevance to the journal’s Aims & Scope
* Manuscript length
* Academic quality and originality
* Methodological rigor
* Compliance with APA 7th edition style
* Compliance with submission requirements
* Overall linguistic quality
Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before peer review.
Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening will normally be evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field through double-anonymized peer review.

14. Revised Manuscripts
Revised manuscripts should normally be resubmitted within 60 days of receiving the editorial decision and reviewers’ comments.
Authors should submit:
* A revised manuscript
* A detailed response to the reviewers’ comments
* A clear indication of the changes made to the manuscript, where requested
Manuscripts resubmitted after the 60-day period may be treated as withdrawn from consideration for publication.