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Human Brain Mapping

Human Brain Mapping is a functional neuroanatomy and neuroimaging journal publishing basic, clinical, technical, and theoretical research in the rapidly expanding field of human brain mapping.

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Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1065-9471
eISSN 1097-0193
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,520 USD / £2,870 GBP / €3,220 EUR

Submission Instructions

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

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Research Articles have no word limit. Manuscript body must be structured and formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Main document must include up to seven keywords and no more than three key points summarizing the paper's key messages.
References APA reference style must be used. References must be included in the main document.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends must be provided as a complete list in the manuscript after the references. Figures and tables must have legends, and tables must each include a title and footnotes.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract may be structured but is usually unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. Manuscript body may be structured but is usually unstructured. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords, no more than three key points, and authors must disclose their use of AI Technologies when submitting the manuscript.
References References must use APA style. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at submission.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends should be provided in a separate figure legend section in the manuscript after the references. Figures and tables must have legends, and tables must each be complete with a title and footnotes.
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Theoretical Articles

Cover Letter Authors must disclose their use of AI Technologies when submitting a manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, conclusion. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords and no more than 3 key points summarizing the key messages of the paper, with optional Practitioner Points limited to 3 key points.
References References must follow APA style. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at initial submission.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while the manuscript file may include text, figures, and tables or they may be submitted as separate files. Tables must include titles and footnotes, and figure legends must be provided as a complete list in the manuscript after the references.
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Synthetic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required in the main document file. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, conclusion. The main document must include up to seven keywords, no more than three key points, and authors must disclose their use of AI Technologies when submitting a manuscript.
References References must use APA style. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format for new submissions.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends should be provided in a separate figure legend section in the manuscript after the references. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include a title and footnotes, and all figures must be cited and numbered in the order they appear.
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Technical Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and may be structured or unstructured. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Technical Reports have no word limit. Manuscript body may be structured or unstructured. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords and no more than three key points, and it must include a data-availability statement and an IRB statement if applicable.
References APA reference style must be used. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at initial submission.
Figures & Tables Figures may be included in the editable manuscript file or uploaded as separate files, and figure legends must be supplied in the text. Figures and tables must have legends, and tables must be complete with a title and footnotes.
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Clinical Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract must be included in the main document. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords, no more than three key points, and disclosure of any use of AI Technologies at submission.
References References must follow APA style. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format for initial submission.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends should be provided in a separate figure legend section in the manuscript after the references. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include titles and footnotes, and all figures must be cited and numbered in the order they appear.
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Recent Publications

Multimodel Diffusion MRI Signatures in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders

Yuqi Tian, Farwa Ali, Mary M. Machulda, Val. J. Lowe, Keith A. Josephs, Jennifer L. Whitwell

10.1002/hbm.70616
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Altered Cortical Morphological Brain Networks and Their Diagnostic Classification Utility in Major Depressive Disorder

Xuetian Sun, Yuhao Shen, Xiao Chen, Bin Lu, Xue‐Ying Li, Zi‐Han Wang, Li‐Ping Cao, Guan‐Mao Chen, Jian‐Shan Chen, Tao Chen, Tao‐Lin Chen, Yu‐Qi Cheng, Zhao‐Song Chu, Shi‐Xian Cui, Xi‐Long Cui, Zhao‐Yu Deng, Qi‐Yong Gong, Wen‐Bin Guo, Can‐Can He, Zheng‐Jia‐Yi Hu, Qian Huang, Xin‐Lei Ji, Feng‐Nan Jia, Li Kuang, Bao‐Juan Li, Feng Li, Hui‐Xian Li, Tao Li, Tao Lian, Yi‐Fan Liao, Xiao‐Yun Liu, Yan‐Song Liu, Zhe‐Ning Liu, Yi‐Cheng Long, Jian‐Ping Lu, Jiang Qiu, Xiao‐Xiao Shan, Tian‐Mei Si, Peng‐Feng Sun, Chuan‐Yue Wang, Hua‐Ning Wang, Xiang Wang, Ying Wang, Yu‐Wei Wang, Xiao‐Ping Wu, Xin‐Ran Wu, Yan‐Kun Wu, Chun‐Ming Xie, Guang‐Rong Xie, Peng Xie, Xiu‐Feng Xu, Zhen‐Peng Xue, Hong Yang, Hua Yu, Min‐Lan Yuan, Yong‐Gui Yuan, Ai‐Xia Zhang, Jing‐Ping Zhao, Ke‐Rang Zhang, Wei Zhang, Zi‐Jing Zhang, Chao‐Gan Yan, Jiajia Zhu, Yongqiang Yu

10.1002/hbm.70612
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A Multiscale Spatiotemporal Causal Mapping Algorithm for Revealing Neural Network Mechanisms of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Weiyi Wang, Ruimin Wang, Pan Lin, Yue Leng, Tianqi Huang, Sheng Ge

10.1002/hbm.70615
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A Discovery and Replication Study of Dyslexia Does Not Reveal Reproducible Gray Matter Volume Differences

Alison K. Schug, Iria S. Gutierrez‐Schieferl, Guinevere F. Eden

10.1002/hbm.70592
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Successful Single‐Session Neural Self‐Regulation Through Neurofeedback Varies Between Features

Syrjänen E, Silva J, Astrand E

10.1002/hbm.70611
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 10 days, median submission to acceptance is 172 days, and median acceptance to publication is 18 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A new cover letter can be submitted before finalizing a transferred submission.

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What are the publication costs?

APC: $3,520 USD / £2,870 GBP / €3,220 EUR

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Research Topics

Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Neural dynamics and brain function Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Visual perception and processing mechanisms Neuroscience and Music Perception Memory and Neural Mechanisms Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Action Observation and Synchronization Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Neurological disorders and treatments Face Recognition and Perception Mental Health Research Topics Motor Control and Adaptation Reading and Literacy Development Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Multisensory perception and integration Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders Vestibular and auditory disorders Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research