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Epilepsia Template

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About the Epilepsia format

Epilepsia is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Epilepsy research and treatment, Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Epilepsia 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inEpilepsy research and treatment Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Neurological disorders and treatments
ISSN0013-9580
Citation impact (2-yr)4.31
h-index286
i10-index11,205
Total citations857,611
Article processing charge$3,950
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity College London
Journal websitewww.epilepsia.com
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Papers published in Epilepsia per year

415
2014
362
2015
347
2016
372
2017
353
2018
346
2019
391
2020
375
2021
357
2022
408
2023
390
2024
560
2025

Citation impact of Epilepsia by publication year

24.5K
2014
20K
2015
14.5K
2016
26.8K
2017
14.3K
2018
11.8K
2019
12.4K
2020
10.1K
2021
10.9K
2022
5.6K
2023
3.1K
2024
1.9K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Epilepsia

ILAE Official Report: A practical clinical definition of epilepsy

Robert S. Fisher, Carlos Alberto Acevedo, Alexis Arzimanoglou et al. · 1 Apr 2014

Epilepsy was defined conceptually in 2005 as a disorder of the brain characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate epileptic seizures. This definition is usually practically applied as having two unprovoked seizures >24 h apart. The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) accepted recommendations of a task force altering the practical definition for special circumstances that…

5,958 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
<scp>ILAE</scp> classification of the epilepsies: Position paper of the <scp>ILAE</scp> Commission for Classification and Terminology

Ingrid E. Scheffer, Samuel F. Berkovic, Giuseppe Capovilla et al. · 8 Mar 2017

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Classification of the Epilepsies has been updated to reflect our gain in understanding of the epilepsies and their underlying mechanisms following the major scientific advances that have taken place since the last ratified classification in 1989. As a critical tool for the practicing clinician, epilepsy classification must be relevant…

4,922 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Definition of drug resistant epilepsy: Consensus proposal by the ad hoc Task Force of the ILAE Commission on Therapeutic Strategies

Patrick Kwan, Alexis Arzimanoglou, Anne T. Berg et al. · 3 Nov 2009

To improve patient care and facilitate clinical research, the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) appointed a Task Force to formulate a consensus definition of drug resistant epilepsy. The overall framework of the definition has two "hierarchical" levels: Level 1 provides a general scheme to categorize response to each therapeutic intervention, including a minimum dataset of…

4,779 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Revised terminology and concepts for organization of seizures and epilepsies: Report of the ILAE Commission on Classification and Terminology, 2005–2009

Anne T. Berg, Samuel F. Berkovic, Martin J. Brodie et al. · 26 Feb 2010

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Commission on Classification and Terminology has revised concepts, terminology, and approaches for classifying seizures and forms of epilepsy. Generalized and focal are redefined for seizures as occurring in and rapidly engaging bilaterally distributed networks (generalized) and within networks limited to one hemisphere and either discretely localized or more widely…

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Epilepsia template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Epilepsia format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Epilepsia template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Epilepsia use?
Epilepsia uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Epilepsia 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Epilepsia?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Epilepsia 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 Epilepsia template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Epilepsia format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Epilepsia?
Epilepsia is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Epilepsia template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Epilepsia PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Epilepsia template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Epilepsia template cost?
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