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Brain Sciences

Brain Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on neuroscience, published monthly online by MDPI. The British Neuro-Oncology Society and Panhellenic Federation of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders are affiliated with the journal, and their members receive a discount on article processing charges.

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Subject Neurosciences

Impact Factor 2.8

Quartile Q3

Open Access Type Open

eISSN 2076-3425

Invitation Only No

Cost Range CHF 2200 for papers accepted after peer review; CHF 2400 for submissions made on or after 1 July 2026, plus applicable VAT or Sales Tax.

Submission Instructions

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

Feature Paper

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance, justify its fit with the journal’s scope, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approve the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required.

Manuscript Feature Papers must be substantial original articles that involve several techniques or approaches, provide an outlook for future research directions, and describe possible research applications. The manuscript must include keywords, an author contributorship statement using the CRediT taxonomy, a separate Conflicts of Interest section before the references, and disclosures of any generative AI use in the Materials and Methods section and product details in the Acknowledgments section.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance, with citation numbers placed in square brackets before punctuation, although any consistent reference style is allowed at initial submission.

Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.

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Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract should be around 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript should include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optionally Conclusions. Manuscript must include a short paragraph specifying the individual contributions of each author and must disclose generative AI use in the Materials and Methods section and provide the tool’s product details in the Acknowledgments section.

References References may be in any style at initial submission if formatting is consistent throughout, and they must be numbered in order of appearance with citation numbers in square brackets before punctuation.

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Critical Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit for the journal, include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission, and acknowledge any prior MDPI submissions.

Abstract An abstract is permitted as one of the sections for Critical Reviews.

Manuscript Critical Reviews can include the sections Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions. Critical Reviews must include a statement identifying who was responsible for ideation, who performed the literature search and/or data analysis, who drafted and revised the work, and authors must disclose any use of generative AI in the manuscript.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, including table captions and figure legends, and citation numbers must appear in square brackets before punctuation.

Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.

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Research Notes

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. Cover letter must explain the significance of the paper, why it fits the journal scope, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required.

Manuscript Research Notes should use a structure similar to that of an article and must include a detailed Materials and Methods section. Manuscript must include an author contributorship statement, a conflicts of interest section before the references, a declaration of any generative AI use in the Materials and Methods section with tool details in the Acknowledgments, and three to ten keywords.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and may be in any consistent style at initial submission.

Figures & Tables Research Notes usually contain two figures and/or a table. Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.

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Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance, justify its fit with the journal's scope, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required.

Manuscript Short Communications should use a structure similar to that of an article. The manuscript must include keywords, author contributions, a conflicts of interest section, and disclosures of any generative AI use in the Methods section and product details in the Acknowledgments section.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, with citation numbers placed in square brackets before punctuation, although any consistent reference style is acceptable at initial submission.

Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.

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Recent Publications

Neuroinflammatory Mechanisms in Depression: From Biomarkers to Anti-Inflammatory Therapy

Sixian Li, Qixian Wang, Junhua Li, Qi Luo

10.3390/brainsci16060632

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Effects of LEGO®-Based Neurotherapy on Executive Functions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Noemí Cárdenas-Rodríguez, Julieta Griselda Mendoza-Torreblanca, Norma Angélica Labra-Ruiz, Lizbeth Naranjo-Albarrán, Daniel B. LeGoff, Eduardo Espinosa-Garamendi

10.3390/brainsci16060633

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Role of Institutionalization in Interoception, Emotion Regulation, and Prosocial Behavior in Preschool Children

Zamara Cuadros, María José Escobar-Falla, Marisol Correa, Eduar Herrera

10.3390/brainsci16060630

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Safety, Feasibility, and Exploratory Functional Changes During GRILLO© Gait Trainer Use in Adults with Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Retrospective Observational Study

Donatella Saviola, Stefania Bruni, Andrea Rattotti, Raffaella Benoldi, Katia Cristella, Elisa Quintavalla, Monica Pizzaferri, Antonio De Tanti

10.3390/brainsci16060631

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Emerging Role of BTK Inhibitors in Multiple Sclerosis: From Immunobiology to Clinical Translation

Aashray Raj, Vansh Patel, Mehak Dang, Aken Kayastha, Yusuf Kagzi, Praveen Nandha Kumar Pitchan Velammal, Nidhi Agrawal, Kushagra Sharma, Nicholas Hansen, Sijin Wen, Shruti Jaiswal, Shitiz Sriwastava

10.3390/brainsci16060634

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with each manuscript submission. It should concisely explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements confirming exclusive consideration and author approval.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge: CHF 2200 for papers accepted after peer review; CHF 2400 for submissions made on or after 1 July 2026, plus applicable VAT or Sales Tax.

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Research Topics

Functional Brain Connectivity Studies EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neural dynamics and brain function Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neurological disorders and treatments Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Traumatic Brain Injury Research Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Reading and Literacy Development Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Sleep and Wakefulness Research Tryptophan and brain disorders Sleep and related disorders Stress Responses and Cortisol Action Observation and Synchronization Neuroscience and Music Perception Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

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