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Glia

Glia is a peer-reviewed neurobiology journal focused on all aspects of glial cell biology in health and disease. It publishes original research articles, critical review papers, and special issues on topics in glial research, and has served as an international forum for glial cell research for more than 35 years.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 5.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0894-1491
eISSN 1098-1136
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $5,720 USD / £3,810 GBP / €4,780 EUR APC for Open Access articles.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must succinctly state the objectives, experimental design, principal observations, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References in that order. The title page must include bullet-point main points of no more than 250 characters including spaces, the manuscript may include up to seven keywords, and any substantial use of AI to edit, develop, or translate the manuscript must be disclosed.
References Any linked dataset cited in the manuscript must also be cited in the reference list using authors, year, dataset title, repository or archive, version if any, and a persistent identifier.
Figures & Tables Text, figures, and tables may be included in one editable manuscript file or figures and tables may be submitted as separate files, while tables should be presented in the manuscript file rather than pasted as images. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and tables must be supplied in an editable Word format with titles and footnotes.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter All co-authors must approve the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles must include Abstract, Introduction, Discussion, and References, and do not require Materials and Methods or Results sections. The title page must include main points as bullet points of no more than 250 characters including spaces, the manuscript may include up to seven keywords, and any substantial use of AI to edit, develop, or translate the manuscript must be disclosed.
References When data are available and linked, the dataset must be cited in the reference list using authors, year, dataset title, repository or archive, version if any, and a persistent identifier.
Figures & Tables Text, figures, and tables may be submitted in one editable manuscript file or as separate files, but tables should be presented in the manuscript file rather than pasted as images. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and tables must be supplied in an editable Word format with concise titles and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

Schwann Cell‐Specific ATG7 ‐Dependent Autophagy Protects Myelin in a Mouse Model of Krabbe Disease

Narayan Dhimal, Aditya Sidharth, Jiajun Zhang, Trina Rudra, Edward Hurley, Pablo M. Paez, Fraser J. Sim, Daesung Shin, M. Laura Feltri

10.1002/glia.70244
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Myelin Maintenance and Addition Regulate Synaptic Plasticity in the Adult Mouse Cortex

Renee E. Pepper, Kalina Makowiecki, Kimberley A. Pitman, Raphael Ricci, Angela L. Nicoli, Phuong Tram Nguyen, Catherine A. Blizzard, Ben Emery, Carlie L. Cullen, Kaylene M. Young

10.1002/glia.70239
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Photobiomodulation Ameliorates Alexander Disease Through AMPK / mTOR ‐Mediated Mitophagy

Nianzhuang Qiu, Jie Zhang, Huan Yi, Sihan Dong, Lei Han, Zhendong Feng, Shumin Gao, Jie Shi, Jia Jia Liu, Ye Wu, Xunbin Wei, Ya Bin Wei

10.1002/glia.70229
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Molecular Control of Neural Stem Cell Quiescence in the Adult Zebrafish Telencephalon: Established Mechanisms and an Integrative Hypothesis

Mathilde Hoareau, Nicolas Diotel, Sepand Rastegar

10.1002/glia.70234
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Macrophage‐Derived, Rather Than Microglial, Cathepsin B Exacerbates Brain Injury After Ischemic Stroke

Wei Kong, Hui Li, Zhou Wu, Yoshinori Hayashi, Hiroshi Nakanishi, Juan Zhao, Yutong Zhang, Hong Qing, Zhenzhen Quan, Junjun Ni

10.1002/glia.70228
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 9 days, median submission to acceptance is 173 days, and median acceptance to publication is 14 days.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: $5,720 USD / £3,810 GBP / €4,780 EUR if accepted and published. Taxes may be charged in addition.

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Research Topics

Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Nerve injury and regeneration Ion channel regulation and function Immune Response and Inflammation Immune cells in cancer MicroRNA in disease regulation Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling Retinal Development and Disorders RNA Research and Splicing Barrier Structure and Function Studies Connexins and lens biology S100 Proteins and Annexins RNA regulation and disease Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Hereditary Neurological Disorders Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Signaling Pathways in Disease Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Tryptophan and brain disorders

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