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Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience is an open access journal that explores how brain functions integrate to produce complex behavior, with research spanning molecular, cellular, and behavioral neuroscience.
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Subject
Behavioral Sciences, Neurosciences
Impact Factor
2.9
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1662-5145
eISSN
1662-5145
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
A-Type Articles: CHF 3,150; B-Type Articles: CHF 2,500; C-Type Articles:
Submission Instructions
Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience 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
Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured, for example according to the IMRAD format.
Manuscript
Original Research articles must not exceed 12,000 words. Original Research manuscripts must be formatted with the sections Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscripts must include 5 to 8 keywords, and any use of generative AI must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable with the tool name, version, model, and source.
References
References must list the first six authors followed by et al., use initials for given names, include the DOI when available, and ensure all cited items appear in the reference list and all listed references are cited.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be cited in the text in numerical order, and multipanel figures must use clearly labeled panels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be a single-paragraph structured abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, with the research question clearly defined in terms of PICOS. Manuscript must include at least five and no more than eight keywords, disclose any generative AI use in the acknowledgements and methods if applicable, and include funding information including a statement when no specific funding supported the research.
References
References must follow the journal's reference style, list the first six authors followed by et al. with DOI when available, and must not include unpublished material, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be cited in numerical order in the text, and figures with multiple panels must use labels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, subject-relevant subsections, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords, acknowledge any generative AI use in the acknowledgements and methods if applicable with the name, version, model, and source, and must not include unpublished material such as unpublished data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
References
References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available, and unpublished material such as personal communications must not be included.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually and captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be mentioned in the text in numerical order.
Mini Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Subsections relevant for the subject, and Discussion. Manuscript must discuss different schools of thought or controversies, current research gaps, potential future developments in the field, and must not include unpublished material such as unpublished or original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
References
References should include the first six authors followed by et al., use initials for given names, and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Mini Review articles may include no more than 2 figures or tables. Figures must be submitted individually and figure captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be cited in numerical order, and multi-panel figures must use labeled panels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Clinical Trial
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured as a single paragraph. Abstract must include the clinical trial registry number.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include at least five and no more than eight keywords, and any use of generative AI must be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable, including the name, version, model, and source.
References
References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually and figure captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be cited in the text in numerical order, and multi-panel figures must use labels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured. Abstract is listed as a required manuscript section, but no specific abstract headings are explicitly stated.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Case description, a figure or table presenting a timeline, Diagnostic assessment with therapeutic intervention, follow-up and outcomes, Discussion, and Patient perspective. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and disclose any use of generative AI in the acknowledgements and methods section if applicable.
References
References must include only published or accepted works, list the first six authors followed by et al., and provide the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Case Report may include no more than 4 display items in total, including figures, tables, or videos. Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Manuscript must include a figure or table showing a timeline with relevant data from the episode of care.
Data Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured, for example according to the IMRAD format.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Methods used to collect the data, some analysis of the data, and relevant subsections, and it must not include Results or Discussion sections. Manuscript must include the dataset name, the database or repository where the dataset has been submitted, the confidential peer-review link to the dataset to be updated with the public link before publication, at least five and no more than eight keywords, and acknowledgement of any generative AI use in the acknowledgements and methods sections if applicable.
References
References must include only published or accepted works, list the first six authors followed by et al. with initials and DOI when available, and ensure all cited items appear in the reference list and all listed references are cited.
Figures & Tables
Article may contain no more than 2 figures or tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable form. Each figure and table must be cited in the text in numerical order, and multi-panel figures must use labeled panels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Brief Research Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured, for example using the IMRAD format.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords, and any use of generative AI must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable with the tool name, version, model, and source.
References
References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Brief Research Report articles may include no more than 4 figures or tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be cited in the text in numerical order, and multi-panel figures must use labeled panels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Technology And Code
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be a single paragraph and the article format specifies an Abstract section.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript must be organized in the format Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include the project link, operating system, programming language, any restrictions for non-academic use, code description in the Method section, examples of use and limitations in the Results section, discussion of scalability and limitations in the Discussion section, and disclosure of generative AI use in the acknowledgements and methods if applicable.
References
References should list the first six authors followed by et al., use initials for given names, include the DOI when available, and ensure all cited items appear in the reference list and all reference list entries are cited.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be cited in the text in numerical order, and multi-panel figures must use labeled panels such as (A), (B), and (C).
Fair² Data
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be a single paragraph and should be structured, for example according to the IMRAD format.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript must be organized by headings and subheadings. Use of generative AI must be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable, including the name, version, model, and source of the tool.
References
References should list the first six authors followed by et al., abbreviate given names to initials, include the DOI when available, and include only works that are published or accepted.
Figures & Tables
Fair² Data articles may include up to 15 figures or tables. Figures must be submitted individually and figure captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be mentioned in the text in numerical order.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Decision on submitted manuscripts is given in 77 days.
Reformat to Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A traditional cover letter is not permitted. Authors must instead prepare a 200-word statement describing the manuscript’s contribution to the field.
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Article processing charges are CHF 3,150 for A-Type Articles and CHF 2,500 for B-Type Articles. Discounts or full or partial support may be available through institutional partnerships and support programs.
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