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Brain and Behavior

Brain and Behavior is an open access journal covering neurology, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, and research related to mental health. It publishes studies on brain function and behavior in relation to health, social and political systems, and the environment, including clinical and basic science research, descriptive studies, preliminary research, and reproducibility-focused work. The journal aims to support high publication standards and foster collaboration among professionals and policymakers in mental health.

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Subject Behavioral Sciences, Neurosciences
Impact Factor 2.7
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2162-3279
eISSN 2162-3279
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,810 USD / £2,480 GBP / €2,870 EUR; discounted APCs listed for Data Article and Method articles; no submission fees or page charges.

Submission Instructions

Brain and Behavior accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Original Research articles must include a self-contained, citation-free abstract. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Original Research articles must be ordered as title page, abstract, up to 4 keywords, main text, references, tables, figures, figure legends, and appendices if relevant, with main text including Introduction, Materials and methods, Results and discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include up to 4 keywords and a disclosure of artificial intelligence use in the Methods section if AI-generated content tools were used.
References Original Research articles should cite more than 5 references. References must be presented in a separate list that includes author name or names and uses a consistent style throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main document, while figures may be embedded in the main document or provided separately. Figures must be provided in the highest resolution possible and figure legends must accompany them.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer.
Manuscript Narrative Review Articles must not use traditional Research Article sections such as Materials and Methods or Results, while Systematic Review Articles and Meta-Analyses must follow traditional Research Article sections. Manuscript must include keywords, a graphical abstract submitted as separate file(s), and a disclosure of artificial intelligence use in the Methods section if such tools were used.
References At least 50% of the references must be journal articles. References may use any style for initial submission but must be formatted consistently throughout and include author name or names in a separate reference list.
Figures & Tables The main document must include text and tables, and figures may be embedded in the main document or provided separately. Figures must be provided in the highest resolution possible and all figures must have accompanying legends or captions.
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Registered Report (Stage 1)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript must include all required sections for the manuscript type, which may include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures with captions, and Tables with captions. Manuscript must include keywords and a disclosure of any use of artificial intelligence tools in the Methods section.
References At least 50% of the sources in the reference list must be journal articles. References must be provided in a separate list that includes author name or names and uses a consistent style throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures must be included as separate files or in a single PDF, Word document, or LaTeX suite, and figure legends may be placed below embedded figures or in a separate Figure Legend section in the main document. Each table must include a title and footnotes, and all figures must have accompanying legends, be cited in the main text, and be numbered with Arabic numerals in the order they appear.
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Registered Report (Stage 2)

Cover Letter All co-authors must have approved the submitted article.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must include all required sections, which may include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures with captions, and Tables with captions. The submission must include keywords and a transparent disclosure of any use of artificial intelligence generated content tools in the Methods section.
References At least 50% of the sources in the reference list must be journal articles. References must be provided in a separate list that includes author name or names and uses a consistent style throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures may be embedded in the main document or uploaded as separate files, while supporting materials and appendices must be provided as separate files. Each table must include a title and footnotes, all figures must have accompanying legends or captions, and figures and legends must be numbered with Arabic numerals in the order cited in the text.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter All co-authors must have approved the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must include all required sections for the article, which may include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures with captions, and Tables with captions. The submission must include keywords, a graphical abstract, an author contribution statement, and transparent disclosure of any artificial intelligence generated content tool use in the Methods section.
References References must be presented in a separate list with author name or names, include data citations, use a consistent style throughout, and contain at least 50% journal articles.
Figures & Tables Figures may be included as separate files or embedded in the main document, while supporting materials and appendices must be provided as separate files. Each table must include a title and footnotes, and all figures must have accompanying legends and be cited and numbered in the order they appear in the text.
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Data Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript must include all required sections, which may include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures with captions, and Tables with captions. The submission must include keywords and a graphical abstract, and any use of artificial intelligence to develop manuscript content must be disclosed in the Methods section.
References At least 50% of the sources in the reference list must be journal articles. References must be provided in a separate reference list with author name or names, include data citations, and use a consistent style throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures may be submitted as separate files or embedded in the main document, while supporting materials and appendices must be provided as separate files. Each table must include a title and footnotes, and all figures must have legends or captions and be cited and numbered in the order they appear in the main text.
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Recent Publications

How Psychological Capital and Academic Burnout Shape Short‐Video Addiction: A Latent Profile Analysis of Heterogeneity

Hongning Lin, Haiyu Xiong, Huaqiang Liu, Zhensong Lan, Qing Wang, Juan Cui, Siyun Liu, Yibing Guo

10.1002/brb3.71595
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The Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Tryptophan Metabolism and Depressive‐Like Behavior in Mice

Gao Yuan, Wang Zihao, Leng Yujia, Luan Rongrong, Zhao Xin, Yang Juanini, Liu Junchang, Feng Yuchao, Wang Peng

10.1002/brb3.71596
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Leukocyte Telomere Length and Cross‐Sectional and Longitudinal Variations in Gray Matter Volume and Cortical Thickness

Ezgi Yetim, Mehmet Akif Topcuoglu, Nuket Yurur Kutlay, Ajlan Tukun, Kader Karli Oguz, Ethem Murat Arsava

10.1002/brb3.71608
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Impact of Physical Activity on Stroke Risk in Middle‐Aged and Older Adults

Huiping Bai, Zetai Bai, Guanzhao Wu

10.1002/brb3.71601
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Medial Olivocochlear Reflex Strength Predicts Musical Perception and Speech‐in‐Noise Performance in Nonmusicians

İrem Sendesen, Suna Tokgöz Yılmaz

10.1002/brb3.71599
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 45 days, median submission to acceptance is 134 days, and median acceptance to publication is 25 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are not mandatory. Authors may upload a short cover letter as a separate document at submission to explain the rationale for the submission and how it advances the community.

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What are the publication costs?

APC if accepted and published: $3,810 USD / £2,480 GBP / €2,870 EUR. Discounted APCs are listed for Data Article and Method articles. No submission fees or page charges.

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Research Topics

Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Tryptophan and brain disorders Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Epilepsy research and treatment Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Stress Responses and Cortisol Neurological disorders and treatments Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Traumatic Brain Injury Research Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Memory and Neural Mechanisms Sleep and related disorders Alzheimer's disease research and treatments EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms

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