The Clinical Neuropsychologist (TCN) provides in-depth discussions of matters germane to the practicing clinical neuropsychologist. Clinical neuropsychology is a rapidly expanding field, there is a need for airing of empirical data, models, concepts, and positions pertaining to educational, clinical, and professional issues. TCN is designed to provide a forum for such presentation and discussions.
Submission
Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's Scholar One website, http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ntcn. Questions for the editor may be addressed to: Jerry J. Sweet at [email protected]
Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication in another source. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. Authors are responsible for disclosing any funding sources and financial interests that could create a potential conflict of interest (see volume 18, page 1). All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 200 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.
Before uploading your final accepted manuscript authors must check the following:
| • | The first page of the article contains all author(s) contact details. | ||||
| • | The number of tables is the same as the number of table legends, table and figure numbers are consecutive and figures are numbered. | ||||
| • | Journal titles in text or references must not be abbreviated. Please supply full journal names. | ||||
| • | You must supply your accepted manuscript in document format, not as a pdf. | ||||
References
Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, Jones, & Brown, 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 6th ed. Examples:
Journal: Adlington, R. L., Laws, K. R., & Gale, T. M. (2009). The Hatfield Image Test (HIT): A new picture test and norms for experimental and clinical use. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 31, 731–753. doi:10.1080/13803390802488103
Book: Hammen, H., & Watkins, E. (2008). Depression (2nd ed.). Hove, UK: Psychology Press.
Chapter in a Book: Youngjohn, J. (2008). Lyme disease: Consideration of malingered disability. In J. E. Morgan & R. O. Gervais (Eds.), Neuropsychology of malingering casebook (pp. 254–264). Hove, UK: Psychology Press.
Illustrations
Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
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| • | Sized to fit on journal page | ||||
| • | JPEG or TIFF format only | ||||
| • | Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files | ||||
Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.
Proofs
Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' EProof system. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.
Offprints/Reprints
Reprints are available for purchase upon registration with Rightslink, our authorized reprint provider. Authors will need to create a unique account and register with Rightslink for this free service. The link is provided at the time of page proof review.
Grand Rounds in Clinical Neuropsychology
Overview
Grand Rounds in Clinical Neuropsychology is devoted to case presentations of interesting, timely, important, or unusual cases. Cases of interest to be considered may represent unusual presentations of well-known disorders/syndromes, rarely seen disorders, 'classic' or prototypical neuropsychological syndromes (textbook presentations), or other cases of distinction. Adult and child cases will be considered. Criteria for publication include a well-documented history of the patient, medical/neurologic/psychiatric findings, neuroimaging (preferred, but not required), neuropsychological evaluation, discussion, and conclusions. Cases should be instructive and focus on the contributions that competent neuropsychological assessment makes in terms of:
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(1) elucidating brain-behavior relationships;
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(2) determining the functional status of patients; and
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(3) instructing intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, etc.
TCN Grand Rounds in Clinical Neuropsychology, unlike the aims and scope of Neurocase, a sister publication of T&F, will not focus on elucidating theoretical aspects of brain-behavior relations, but instead will focus on well-known and documented aspects of “behavioral geography” particularly as illustrated in neurological or neuropsychiatric conditions.
Format
Two general formats will be utilized:
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(1) The traditional case presentation format, where the diagnosis/syndrome/disorder known in advance, usually in the title, and
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(2) clinical problem-solving cases, where the diagnosis/syndrome/disorder is not revealed until the conclusion, similar in organization to the Grand Rounds Presentations of the Massachusetts General Hospital in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Page Limitations
A maximum of 35 pages, double spaced, inclusive of references. Allowances will be made for slight departures, dependent on the case.
Neuropsychological Testing
Neuropsychological assessment may follow a flexible or fixed battery approach, as long as the referral question is appropriately and fully answered. Truncated or focused assessment batteries may be acceptable in specific cases; comprehensive testing is not always indicated or necessarily appropriate. Authors are encouraged to present cases that illustrate assessment skills and clinical knowledge at an advanced level, illustrative of strong clinical judgment skills.
Literature Review
Sufficient review of the literature regarding the syndrome is necessary, but this should not be overly elaborated and detailed. Where presented findings are congruent or at odds with ‘classic’ cases, this should be so noted and appropriately referenced. Presentations of a relatively 'pure' prototypical disorder should reference the original article (e.g., a circumscribed Gerstmann's syndrome).
Neuroimaging
Authors are encouraged to present CT/MRI when available, documenting the relationship between neuropsychological test findings and cerebral abnormalities. Where definitive “diagnoses” have been made in a neurological or other medical venue, confirmatory evidence must be presented. These may include neuroimaging where available (this is preferred; we will publish b&w CT/MRI), scans, pathology reports, inclusive of examination by board certified medical specialists.
Types of Cases
The editor(s) will consider most types of clinical cases. These may include well-known and documented neurological conditions, low base rate (rarer or unusual) disorders, and common disorders with an unusual presentation or neuropsychological findings (e.g., a large cerebral neoplasm with a paucity of neuropsychological test abnormalities), neurodevelopmental conditions (in the case of a pediatric presentation), and disorders of controversial etiology (e.g., CFS). Cases involving poor effort, frank malingering, factitious disorders and the like must include appropriate use of SVTs and documentation of a lack of medical evidence. Some psychiatric conditions with known or putative CNS abnormalities may be appropriate (e.g., schizophrenia) at the discretion of the editor(s).
Grand Rounds in Clinical Neuropsychology is an exciting new section in TCN. As part of one of neuropsychology's leading journal publications, the highest professional standards of practice and publication are expected.
Manuscripts for the Grand Rounds section must be submitted through the journal's Scholar One website, http://msc.manuscriptcentral.com/ntcn and clearly label your submission as intended for consideration in Grand Rounds section.