About the Journal
Focus and Scope
The Revista Brasileira de Neurologia (RBN) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by the Institute of Neurology Deolindo Couto of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (INDC-UFRJ), in association with the Neurology Association of Rio de Janeiro (Associação de Neurologia do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – ANERJ).
Founded in 1949 under the title Jornal Brasileiro de Neurologia and published under its current name since 1983, the RBN is one of the oldest scientific journals dedicated to neurology in Brazil, with continuous publication and an established editorial tradition.
The objective of the journal is to disseminate knowledge across the fields of clinical and basic neurosciences, thereby advancing neurology and neuroscience.
The journal welcomes manuscripts addressing neurological disorders, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, neurogenetics, neuroepidemiology, neurology education, historical aspects of neurology, and other topics relevant to contemporary neuroscience research and clinical practice.
The RBN gives priority to original research articles and also publishes review articles of recognized scientific relevance. Other manuscript categories—such as case reports, images in neurology, historical notes, and opinion articles—are considered on a complementary basis and must present clear scientific or educational relevance.
Since 2015, the journal has been published exclusively in digital format, providing immediate and free open access to its content.
The RBN adheres to good practices in scientific publishing, including blind peer review, editorial transparency, and ethical standards.
The journal is indexed in LILACS and is committed to expanding its visibility and international impact.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the Revista Brasileira de Neurologia (RBN) undergo an initial screening by the Editorial Team to verify compliance with the journal’s scope, editorial policies, ethical standards, and minimum quality requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria are rejected at this stage.
Submissions considered suitable are forwarded to a double-blind peer review process conducted by an independent ad hoc reviewer, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the evaluation process.
The reviewer is selected based on recognized expertise in the manuscript’s subject area and affiliation with an academic or scientific institution. The evaluation is conducted in accordance with the journal’s editorial policy and focuses on the following criteria:
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relevance to the journal’s scope and contribution to neurology and neurosciences;
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originality and scientific merit;
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methodological rigor and consistency;
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ethical aspects of the research, when applicable;
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clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the manuscript.
Based on the reviewer’s recommendation and the assessment of the Editorial Team, the manuscript may be accepted, returned to the authors for revision, or rejected. When revisions are requested, authors must respond to the reviewer’s comments and submit a revised version for further editorial evaluation.
The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief, with the support of the Editorial Board. The RBN is committed to maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, transparency, and scientific integrity throughout the peer review and editorial decision-making processes.
History and Publishing Model
The Revista Brasileira de Neurologia (RBN) has been continuously published since 1949. From 1949 to 1983, the journal was published under the title Jornal Brasileiro de Neurologia, and since 1983 it has been published as the Revista Brasileira de Neurologia (RBN).
In line with developments in scientific communication and editorial practices, the journal transitioned to an exclusively digital publishing model in 2015. Since then, all issues have been published online, ensuring broader dissemination, accessibility, and long-term preservation of their scientific content.
The Revista Brasileira de Neurologia provides immediate open access to its articles and has been indexed in LILACS, including through LILACS EXPRESS, reinforcing its commitment to visibility, interoperability, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in neurology and neurosciences.
