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IBRO Neuroscience Reports

IBRO Neuroscience Reports is an open access journal under the editorial direction of IBRO that publishes original research on any aspect of the scientific study of the nervous system. It welcomes preliminary, descriptive, small-scale, negative, replication, and re-analysis studies when they are scientifically and methodologically sound and valuable to the advancement of neuroscience research. It is an official journal of the International Brain Research Organization and the sister journal of Neuroscience.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2667-2421
eISSN 2667-2421
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 2470 APC excluding taxes; Registered Reports Stage 1 receives a 20% discount and Registered Reports Stage 2 receives a 100% discount.

Submission Instructions

IBRO Neuroscience Reports accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Research Papers have no specific page limits and should be as concise as possible. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include keywords, a separate declaration of interest statement before the references, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process before the references when applicable.
References Citations in the text must use author-name-and-year style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Research Papers should use as few high-quality illustrations as necessary to document the findings. Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and source files for figures are required whether or not they are embedded in the text. Figures must be submitted as separate files with captions, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Reviews must be 2,500 to 10,000 words in length. The manuscript must include keywords and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process before the references when applicable.
References References must use author-name-and-year citation style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. All figures must include relevant captions and all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Registered Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include keywords, a declaration of interest section before the references, and a titled declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process before the references when applicable.
References Citations in the text must use author name and year format. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, use letters after the year for multiple works by the same author in the same year, and abbreviate journal names according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. All figures must include captions, all tables must include titles descriptions and footnotes, figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text rather than images.
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Registered Report Stage I

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include keywords, a declaration of interest section, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process before the references when applicable.
References Citations in the text must use author name and year format. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and source files for figures, tables, and text graphics are required whether or not figures are embedded in the text. All figures must include captions and all tables must be included with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Registered Report Stage Ii

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include keywords, a declaration of interest statement, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process when applicable.
References References must use an author-date citation style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. All figures must include captions and all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

Histopathology-correlated evaluation of magnetic resonance spectroscopy for high-grade glioma prediction: A small-scale neuro-oncology study with exploratory machine learning

Nazli Sulaiman, Dost Muhammad, Azmat Ali, Malika Bendechache

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.09.007
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Corrigendum to “Electroacupuncture ameliorates cognitive impairment after spinal cord injury via BDNF/TrkB/CREB-mediated hippocampal neurorestoration” [IBRO Neurosci. Rep. 21 (2026) 657– 669]

Meng Wu, Xin Hao, Jinyan Teng, Yu Ning, Yilin Tao, Chuxi Xie, Ziyi Huang, Zhigang Li, Junjian Tian, Suhua Shi

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.08.019
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NF-κB across the Alzheimer disease spectrum: Context-dependent protective and pathogenic roles

Ali Azargoonjahromi, Fatemeh Abutalebian, Hamide Nasiri

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.08.008
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Retraction notice to “Selective mapping of Brain COX-1 with [11 C]PS13: Pharmacokinetic evidence from human PET imaging” [IBRO Neurosci. Rep. 18 (2025) 657–662]

Kiana Orangi, Kimiya Batebi, Farnoosh Vosough, Mahdiyeh Nozad Varjovi, Fatemeh Salehian, Sahar Mesbah, Mehrnaz Salahi, Sajjad Hajihosseini, Mohammad Yousef Fazel, Saman Zaman, Reza Hossein Zadeh, Alaleh Alizadeh, Mahsa Asadi Anar, Niloofar Deravi

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.08.004
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Cortical and neuromuscular features during a side-lying hip abduction drop task are associated with single-leg standing balance

Kota Kitamura, Naoya Shimoda, Utaha Aoki, Kota Maeda, Hayato Wakabayashi, Junya Miyazaki, Takayuki Kodama, Hayato Shigetoh

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.06.019
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

112 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required when ethical standards differ from the stated guidelines. Review proposals should be submitted as a letter of interest to the Editor with an outline, a 200-word abstract, 10 relevant articles including 5 from the proposer's own research, and a brief statement explaining the timing. Reviews will not be accepted for editorial processing unless pre-approved for submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 2470 excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Stress Responses and Cortisol Biochemical effects in animals Tryptophan and brain disorders Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Human Health and Disease Neurological Disorders and Treatments Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Diet and metabolism studies Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Neural Networks and Applications Neural dynamics and brain function Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Health and Well-being Studies Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Technology and Human Factors in Education and Health Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neuroscience and Neural Engineering

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