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CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics is an open access journal publishing research related to the central nervous system, clinical pharmacology, drug development and novel methodologies for drug evaluation. The journal focuses on neurological and psychiatric diseases such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and drug abuse.
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Subject
Neurosciences, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor
5
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1755-5930
eISSN
1755-5949
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
$4,550 USD / £3,450 GBP / €3,900 EUR APC for accepted and published articles; waived for Editorial Commentary and Clinical Guidelines.
Submission Instructions
CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that all authors contributed significantly and agree with the manuscript content and its submission to the journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. Main text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, Disclosure, and References. Manuscript must include four to eight key words and a disclosure statement under the heading 'Disclosure' after 'Acknowledgement' and before 'References'.
References
References may include up to 60 entries. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, cited with Arabic superscript numerals, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 figures and tables combined is allowed. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must appear on separate pages with figure legends provided as a complete list in the text. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and accompanied by concise, comprehensive legends.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm that all authors contributed significantly, agree with the manuscript content, and agree to submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be arranged as title page, abstract and key words, text, acknowledgments, disclosure, references, tables, and figure legends, with the main body formatted as Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, Disclosure, References, and when relevant Supplementary Material. Manuscript must include four to eight key words and a disclosure statement in the body under the heading 'Disclosure' placed after 'Acknowledgement' and before 'References'.
References
Reviews may include up to 150 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance with Arabic superscript in-text citations, and if a reference has more than six authors only the first three should be listed followed by 'et al.'
Figures & Tables
Reviews must include at least 1 and no more than 3 figures and tables. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables and figure legends must be included in the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and each must have a legend.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that all authors contributed significantly, agree with the manuscript content, and agree to submission to the journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must state the main problem, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. Main text must be formatted as Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, Disclosure, References, and when relevant Supplementary Material. Manuscript must include four to eight key words and a disclosure statement in the body under the heading 'Disclosure'.
References
There is no maximum reference limit. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance with Arabic superscript in-text citations, and if a reference has more than 6 authors only the first 3 should be listed followed by 'et al'.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be placed on separate pages with legends above. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends, and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited consecutively in the text.
Clinical Guidelines
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must confirm that all authors contributed significantly and approve the manuscript content and its submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 5000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must be presented in the order title page, abstract and key words, text, acknowledgments, disclosure, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include four to eight key words and a disclosure statement in the body under the heading 'Disclosure' placed after 'Acknowledgement' and before 'References'.
References
There is no maximum reference limit. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, cited in the text with Arabic superscript numerals, and if there are more than six authors only the first three names should be listed followed by 'et al'.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be placed on separate pages with their legends above. Figures and tables must have legends, figure legends must be provided as a complete list in the text, and figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must confirm that all authors contributed significantly and agree with the manuscript content and its submission.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor must not exceed 1000 words. Letters To The Editor must offer perspective on content published in the journal or information critical to a certain area and must reference the original source.
References
Letters To The Editor may include up to 10 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using Arabic superscript numerals, and if there are more than 6 authors only the first 3 should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Letters To The Editor may include up to 2 figures and tables. Figures must be supplied as separate files. Figure and table legends are required.
Letter To The Journal
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required in the submission system. Cover letter must state that all authors contributed significantly and agree with the manuscript content and its submission.
Abstract
An abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words.
References
References may include up to 10 entries. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance with Arabic superscript numerals in the text, and if there are more than 6 authors list the first 3 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 2 figures and tables may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Recent Publications
miR ‐15a‐5p Regulates Ferroptosis in Glioblastoma by Targeting GLS2
Yanyan Yu, Helan Yuan, Zikun Fang, Jinyuan Liao, Yancong Yang, Jun Liu, Wenjin Wei, Qiuhua Jiang
10.1002/cns.71097
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Modulating the Gut‐Microbiota‐Brain Axis in Alzheimer's Disease: Therapeutic Potential of Nutritional and Metabolic Factors
Binyue Xu, Xuhuan Li, Shangling Dong, Zheyuan Zhang, Dong Jin, Guoping Li, Jiesheng Wang
10.1002/cns.71117
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Thrombus Metabolism‐Based Molecular Subtyping for Prognostic Risk Stratification in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Preliminary Study
Taoyuan Lu, Wei Li, Wenbo Cao, Yiying Liu, Jinzi Wei, Dechao Wang, Liqun Jiao, Xin Xu
10.1002/cns.71116
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Disrupted Functional Network Organization in Crohn's Disease: Interoceptive Alterations Linked to Anxiety
Shuai Xu, Chunhui Bao, Xinyi Zhu, Qianfeng Wang, Boyu Zhang, Luyi Wu, Hongwei Li, Xuchen Yu, Zhou Hao, Zhensen Chen, He Wang, Huangan Wu
10.1002/cns.71113
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision is 21 days, median submission to acceptance is 133 days, and median acceptance to publication is 16 days.
Reformat to CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter should be included in the Cover Letter field of the submission system. It must acknowledge that all authors contributed significantly and state that all authors agree with the manuscript content and its submission to CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.
Reformat to CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
APC: $4,550 USD / £3,450 GBP / €3,900 EUR for accepted and published articles. Editorial Commentary and Clinical Guidelines are waived.
Reformat to CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
Neurological disorders and treatments
Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Epilepsy research and treatment
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Nerve injury and regeneration
Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
Tryptophan and brain disorders
Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Barrier Structure and Function Studies
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research