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International Journal of Stroke Template

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About the International Journal of Stroke format

International Journal of Stroke is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Acute Ischemic Stroke Management, Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases. Over its lifetime it has published 3,642 papers, which have received 101,468 citations.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleNumbered (Vancouver)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. International Journal of Stroke. 2023;12(3):45–58.

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Publishes research inAcute Ischemic Stroke Management Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
ISSN1747-4930
Citation impact (2-yr)7.38
h-index133
i10-index1,699
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Melbourne
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
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Papers published in International Journal of Stroke per year

254
2014
366
2015
236
2016
166
2017
163
2018
206
2019
174
2020
148
2021
134
2022
128
2023
140
2024
164
2025

Citation impact of International Journal of Stroke by publication year

8.4K
2014
7.2K
2015
7.4K
2016
8.2K
2017
5.2K
2018
5.3K
2019
7.6K
2020
3.3K
2021
6.2K
2022
2.3K
2023
2.2K
2024
398
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in International Journal of Stroke

World Stroke Organization (WSO): Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2022

Valery L. Feigin, Michael Brainin, Bo Norrving et al. · 1 Jan 2022

Stroke remains the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of death and disability combined (as expressed by disability-adjusted life-years lost - DALYs) in the world. The estimated global cost of stroke is over US$721 billion (0.66% of the global GDP). From 1990 to 2019, the burden (in terms of the absolute number of…

2,904 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge

Giuseppe Lippi, Fabián Sanchis‐Gomar, Gianfranco Cervellin · 19 Jan 2020

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia. It has been estimated that 6-12 million people worldwide will suffer this condition in the US by 2050 and 17.9 million people in Europe by 2060. Atrial fibrillation is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke and provokes important economic burden along with significant morbidity and…

1,436 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Agreed definitions and a shared vision for new standards in stroke recovery research: The Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable taskforce

Julie Bernhardt, Kathryn S. Hayward, Gert Kwakkel et al. · 1 Jul 2017

The first Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable established a game changing set of new standards for stroke recovery research. Common language and definitions were required to develop an agreed framework spanning the four working groups: translation of basic science, biomarkers of stroke recovery, measurement in clinical trials and intervention development and reporting. This paper outlines…

1,143 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
World Stroke Organization: Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025

Valery L. Feigin, Michael Brainin, Bo Norrving et al. · 5 Dec 2024

BACKGROUND: Among non-communicable disorders (NCDs), stroke remains the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined (as expressed by disability-adjusted life-years lost-DALYs) in the world. AIMS: The study was aimed to estimate global, regional and nationa burden of stroke and its risk factors from 1990 to 2021. METHODS:…

1,028 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Oxidative Stress and Its Role in the Pathogenesis of Ischaemic Stroke

Claire Allen, U. Bayraktutan · 4 Nov 2009

Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, with astronomical financial repercussions on health systems worldwide. Ischaemic stroke accounts for approximately 80-85% of all cases and is characterised by the disruption of cerebral blood flow and lack of oxygen to the affected area. Oxidative stress culminates due to an imbalance between pro-oxidants…

International Journal of Stroke template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the International Journal of Stroke format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the International Journal of Stroke template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does International Journal of Stroke use?
International Journal of Stroke uses Numbered (Vancouver) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. International Journal of Stroke. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to International Journal of Stroke?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready International Journal of Stroke document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the International Journal of Stroke template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the International Journal of Stroke format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is International Journal of Stroke?
SAGE journal (sagej). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by SAGE.
Can I export a submission-ready International Journal of Stroke PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official International Journal of Stroke template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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