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Brain Topography

Brain Topography is a journal of cerebral function and dynamics that publishes clinical and basic research on cognitive neuroscience and functional neurophysiology using imaging techniques including EEG, MEG, fMRI, TMS, diffusion imaging, spectroscopy, intracranial recordings, lesion studies, and related methods. It encourages submissions combining multiple techniques, reports of innovative methodologies, and studies of brain-region function with clear relevance to humans. The journal publishes full-length Original Articles, Brief Communications, Reviews, and Editorials.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences

Impact Factor 2.9

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0896-0267

eISSN 1573-6792

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Open access APC: £2990.00 GBP / $4690.00 USD / €3590.00 EUR; subscription publishing: no APC.

Submission Instructions

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

Full-Length Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.

Manuscript Full-Length Original Articles have no length limit. Manuscript should include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, Figure legends, and Appendices if needed after the title page and abstract. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a disclosure statement, a data availability statement describing what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms, and declarations sections including Statements and Declarations or Declarations with competing interests, funding, and authors’ contribution statements, and any non-relevant declarations headings should be included with 'Not applicable', and any use of a Large Language Model must be documented in the Methods section or a suitable alternative part of the manuscript.

References References must be cited in the text by name and year. Reference list must include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication and must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, with DOIs given as full DOI links when available.

Figures & Tables Full-Length Original Articles have no restriction on the number of illustrations or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures may be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, and each figure must have a concise caption provided in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.

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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.

Manuscript Reviews have no length limit. Reviews have no strict formatting requirements aside from the title page and abstract. Reviews require a disclosure statement.

References References must be cited in the text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries must include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication and must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.

Figures & Tables Reviews have no restriction on the number of illustrations or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures may be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions.

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Brief Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.

Manuscript Brief Communications must not exceed 10,000 characters including spaces across all sections, including references. Brief Communications should include an Introduction of 250–500 words and may combine the Results and Discussion into a single section. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a statement documenting any Large Language Model use in the Methods or another suitable section, and a declarations section including competing interests and authors' contribution statements.

References References must be cited in the text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries must include only cited published or accepted works and must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.

Figures & Tables Brief Communications must include no more than two illustrations or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures may be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions.

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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.

Manuscript Editorials have no length limit. Editorials have no strict formatting requirements aside from the title page and abstract. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a statement documenting any Large Language Model use in a suitable part of the manuscript, and declarations sections including competing interests and author contributions.

References References must be cited by name and year. Reference list entries must include only cited published or accepted works and be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.

Figures & Tables Editorials have no restriction on the number of illustrations or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures may be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions.

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Recent Publications

Pronounced Nonlinear Traits at Epileptic Seizure Onset and Offset

David Michel Serrano-Solís, Alberto Isaac Aguilar-Hernández, Wady Alexander Rios-Herrera, Kaspar Schindler, José Fernando Zapata-Berruecos, Markus Franziskus Müller

10.1007/s10548-026-01245-z

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Nonlinear Functional Connectivity and ICA Reveal Default Mode Network Hyperconnectivity in Parkinson’s Disease: A Resting-State fMRI Study

Charles Okanda Nyatega, Qiang Li, Weizhi Nie, Farhan Ahmad, Mohammed Jajere Adamu

10.1007/s10548-026-01246-y

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A Novel EEG-Based Topographic Brain Map–Driven Deep Learning Method for Autism Spectrum Disorder Detection in Children

Bashar S. Falih, Mohannad K Sabir, Ahmet Aydın

10.1007/s10548-026-01243-1

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Template-Based Analysis of Age-Dependent Cortical Eigenmodes and Scalp EEG Forward Transfer in Infancy

Hyung G. Park

10.1007/s10548-026-01242-2

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Neurostructural Correlates and Impulsive Mechanisms of Exercise Dependence in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults: Evidence from Gray Matter and Structural Covariance Networks

Feifei Zhang, Yingbo Shao, Zhiyun Jia, Xiaochun Wang

10.1007/s10548-026-01241-3

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Revised manuscripts should be returned within 30 days. Accepted articles are published online after receipt of corrected proofs.

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is mentioned for reviewer suggestions, but a cover letter is not stated as a universal submission requirement.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £2990.00 GBP / $4690.00 USD / €3590.00 EUR. Subscription publishing has no APC charges.

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Research Topics

EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Neural dynamics and brain function Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Neuroscience and Music Perception Blind Source Separation Techniques Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Visual perception and processing mechanisms Epilepsy research and treatment Multisensory perception and integration Motor Control and Adaptation Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Face Recognition and Perception Action Observation and Synchronization Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Vestibular and auditory disorders Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Neural Networks and Applications Muscle activation and electromyography studies Neurological disorders and treatments Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research

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