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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.

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Recent Publications

DNA methylation-estimated phenotypes, telomere length, aging and risk of intracranial aneurysms: Evidence from genetic studies

Xin Zhang, Aierpati Maimaiti, Meixia Xie, Mirzat Turhon, Naibijiang Yalikun, Wenbao Liang

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.05.009

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Anticipatory slow potentials before auditory feedback show posterior predominance but limited condition effects in speech-in-noise

Kazuhiro Okamoto, Kengo Hoyano, Tomomi Nomura, Keisuke Irie, Naoya Obama, Narihiro Kodama, Yasutaka Kobayashi

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.05.013

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Context-dependent modulation of LTP and BDNF/TrkB signaling in the dentate gyrus following combined progressive aerobic and rotarod training in male wistar rats

Mojtaba Sadeghi, Alireza komaki, Farzad Nazem

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.05.014

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Establishment of a novel rat model of chronic subdural hematoma: Recapitulating human pathological features through triple-component induction

Qiuyu Lu, Renkun Zhang, Yuhao Tan, Yi Xu, Yongwei Zhang, Rui Zhao, Qiang Li, Pengfei Yang, Jianmin Liu, Qiao Zuo

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.05.012

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Cortical transcriptomic dysregulation in Autism spectrum disorder: A conceptual synthesis

Ruslan Kurmashev

10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.06.004

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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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