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ACS Chemical Neuroscience reports chemical, biological, biophysical, and bioengineering research on the nervous system and neurological disorders.
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Subject
Neurosciences
Impact Factor
3.9
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1948-7193
eISSN
1948-7193
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article publishing charges vary by journal and route; a zero-embargo green open access article development charge is a flat fee of $2,500 USD due after acceptance, and hybrid journals offer a $2,000 USD discount for 12-month embargo open access. Diamond open access is free for authors in selected journals.
Submission Instructions
ACS Chemical Neuroscience accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must include a short lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry. The cover letter must contain a short lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Articles. The abstract must be unreferenced and 250 words or less. The abstract must be unstructured and written in complete sentences without subheadings. No abstract headings are required.
Manuscript
The introduction should be approximately 1000 words for an Article. Articles must include the headed sections Introduction, combined Results and Discussion, and Methods, with Methods placed at the end following Results and Discussion. The manuscript must include a graphical Table of Contents entry, six keywords below the abstract, and an AI-use disclosure in the manuscript when AI tools for text or image generation were used.
References
Articles generally include approximately 50 references. References must be numbered with Arabic numerals in the order of first citation, cited in the text at the appropriate locations, include titles, and be compiled in a list at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Articles generally include 8–10 display items consisting of figures, tables, and schemes. Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. A graphical Table of Contents entry must be provided on the last page of the manuscript and labeled “For Table of Contents Only.”
Letter
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with every submission. Cover letter should include a short lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry.
Abstract
An unreferenced abstract is required for Letters. Abstract must be less than 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written in complete sentences without subheadings. Abstract must not contain any headings.
Manuscript
Letter must be approximately 4500 words or less, including the abstract, body text, methods, references, and figure or scheme legends. Letter must include unheaded Introduction and combined Results and Discussion sections plus a headed Methods section at the end of the manuscript. Manuscript must include a graphical Table of Contents entry and six keywords below the abstract, and AI tool use should be disclosed in the Acknowledgments or Methods section as applicable.
References
Letter should contain approximately 30 references. References must be listed together at the end of the manuscript and numbered with Arabic numerals in order of first citation in the text.
Figures & Tables
Letter should contain 4–6 display items, including figures, tables, and schemes. Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. A graphical Table of Contents entry must be included and labeled “For Table of Contents Only” on the last page of the submitted manuscript.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must include a lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry. The cover letter must include a lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Reviews. The abstract must be unreferenced and 250 words or less. The abstract must be unstructured and written in complete sentences without subheadings.
Manuscript
Reviews should contain fewer than 5000 words. Reviews must include a graphical Table of Contents entry, and authors should provide six keywords below the abstract.
References
Reviews should contain approximately 100 references. References must be listed at the end of the manuscript, numbered with Arabic numerals in order of first citation, cited in the text by the corresponding numbers, and include titles.
Figures & Tables
Reviews are strongly encouraged to use 3–5 figures to illustrate key concepts. Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Reviews must include a graphical Table of Contents entry consisting of a colorful figure representing the topic of the review, and permission must be obtained for reproduced or adapted graphics.
Perspective
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with every submission. The cover letter must include a short lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Perspective articles are expected to occupy approximately 4–7 pages of printed text. The manuscript must include a graphical Table of Contents entry and six keywords displayed below the abstract.
References
Perspective submissions may contain up to 60 references. References must be numbered with Arabic numerals in the order of first citation in the text and compiled in a list at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Perspective submissions may contain up to 7 figures. Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. A graphical Table of Contents entry is required, and permission must be obtained for graphics reproduced or adapted from other sources.
Viewpoint
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with every submission and must include a short lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry. Cover letter must include a short lay summary of approximately 150 words describing the significance of the study for a broad audience at the level of an undergraduate in biochemistry.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Viewpoints. Abstract should be brief at 1–3 sentences and ideally less than 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written in complete sentences without subheadings. Abstract must contain no headings and must not include any references.
Manuscript
Viewpoint articles should occupy approximately 1200 words and must not exceed 3 printed pages. Viewpoints should begin with a brief abstract. Manuscript should include a graphical summary for the table of contents, six keywords below the abstract, and AI tool use disclosures in the Acknowledgments or Methods section when applicable.
References
Viewpoint articles must be limited to five references. References must be numbered with Arabic numerals in order of first citation, cited at the appropriate locations in the text, and compiled in a list at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Viewpoints should include at least one figure and can usually accommodate two figures. Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance, and the table-of-contents graphic should be provided on the last page of the manuscript. A graphical summary for the table of contents is required and must be labeled “For Table of Contents Only.”
Recent Publications
Dopamine D1 Receptor on Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide-Expressing Interneurons in the Orbitofrontal Cortex Regulates Spatial Working Memory Acquisition in Mice
Shuang Chen, Ziran Huang, Wen Zhang
10.1021/acschemneuro.6c00343
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Gi Signaling Does Not Differentiate Hallucinogenic from Nonhallucinogenic 5-HT2A Receptor Agonists
Cassandra J. Hatzipantelis, David E. Olson
10.1021/acschemneuro.6c00743
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Protein Isoaspartate Repair in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Integrative Bioinformatic Analysis of the PCMT Gene Family
Betul Irem Yardimci, Ayse Gul Zurel, Burcu Biterge
10.1021/acschemneuro.6c00479
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 6.9 days from submission to first editorial decision, 35 days from submission to first decision with peer review, 83.1 days from submission to accept, and 10.2 days from accept to ASAP publication.
Reformat to ACS Chemical Neuroscience using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is expected to include a short approximately 150-word lay summary describing the significance of the study for a broad audience.
Reformat to ACS Chemical Neuroscience using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Immediate open access in ACS journals requires an article publishing charge. Zero-embargo green open access has a flat article development charge of $2,500 USD due after acceptance. Hybrid journals offer a $2,000 USD discount for 12-month embargo open access. Diamond open access is free for authors in selected journals.
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