World Neurosurgery has an open access companion journal World Neurosurgery: X which accepts similar articles to those found in World Neurosurgery. Relaunching in July 2022 with a new Editor-in-Chief and Advisory Board, World Neurosurgery: X is expecting to grow submissions and content, specifically in the areas of innovation, education, leadership, and quality improvement. The journal will be offering Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers until December 31, 2022. Authors can submit manuscripts via Editorial Manager: https://www.editorialmanager.com/wnsx/default1.aspx. In addition, World Neurosurgery: X will also process manuscripts from Elsevier’s Article Transfer Service, which means authors do not have to resubmit or reformat a manuscript; they just have to accept the transfer provided by another Elsevier journal. While this service does not constitute a guarantee that your paper will be published in the suggested journal, we hope this arrangement will help expedite the process for promising papers.

The journal’s mission is to:

• To provide a first-class international forum and a 2-way conduit for dialogue that is relevant to neurosurgeons and providers who care for neurosurgery patients. The categories of the exchanged information include clinical and basic science, as well as global information that provide social, political, educational, economic, cultural or societal insights and knowledge that are of significance and relevance to worldwide neurosurgery patient care.
• To act as a primary intellectual catalyst for the stimulation of creativity, the creation of new knowledge, and the enhancement of quality neurosurgical care worldwide.
• To provide a forum for communication that enriches the lives of all neurosurgeons and their colleagues; and, in so doing, enriches the lives of their patients.

Topics to be addressed in World Neurosurgery include: EDUCATION, ECONOMICS, RESEARCH, POLITICS, HISTORY, CULTURE, CLINICAL SCIENCE, LABORATORY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES, CLINICAL IMAGES, VIDEOS

World Neurosurgery is proud to announce the launch of its open access companion journal, World Neurosurgery: X. With a new Editor-in-Chief and Advisory Board, the journal is set to become a leading platform for innovation, education, leadership, and quality improvement in the field of neurosurgery.

Why should you consider submitting your work to World Neurosurgery: X? Firstly, to encourage submissions and promote the growth of content, the journal is offering Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers until December 31, 2022. This means that authors can have their work published without any financial burden.

Furthermore, World Neurosurgery: X utilizes the Editorial Manager system, a user-friendly manuscript submission platform, for easy submission and review process. If you have previously submitted to another Elsevier journal and your work has not been published, you can take advantage of Elsevier’s Article Transfer Service. This service allows for a seamless transfer of your manuscript to World Neurosurgery: X, eliminating the need for resubmission or reformatting. While acceptance is not guaranteed, this transfer option can expedite the process for promising papers.

The journal’s mission is threefold:

1. To provide a global platform for neurosurgeons and healthcare providers to exchange information and insights relevant to patient care. This includes clinical and basic science research as well as social, political, educational, economic, cultural, and societal topics that impact neurosurgery on a worldwide scale.
2. To spark creativity and the generation of new knowledge, contributing to the advancement of quality neurosurgical care worldwide.
3. To foster communication and collaboration among neurosurgeons and their peers, ultimately improving patient outcomes and enhancing the practice of neurosurgery.

The scope of World Neurosurgery: X is broad and covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Economics
• Research
• Politics
• History
• Culture
• Clinical Science
• Laboratory Science
• Technology
• Operative Techniques
• Clinical Images
• Videos

World Neurosurgery: X aims to be a premier source of knowledge and innovation in neurosurgery. By submitting your work to the journal, you contribute to the global exchange of ideas and advancements in neurosurgical care. Join us in shaping the future of neurosurgery and together, let’s make a difference in the lives of patients around the world.