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Journal of Neurochemistry

Journal of Neurochemistry, owned by the International Society for Neurochemistry, publishes research covering all aspects of neurochemistry, including genetic, molecular, cellular, biochemical and behavioural aspects of the nervous system, with a focus on pathogenesis, biomarkers and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. It prioritizes original research that mechanistically demonstrates an advance as well as critical reviews that highlight progression of knowledge in the field.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3042
eISSN 1471-4159
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: $5,600 USD / £3,750 GBP / €4,700 EUR; society members receive an 82.14% discount.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Neurochemistry accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles (Full Papers)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a single paragraph of running text.
Manuscript Manuscript must include abstract, introduction, methods, results, conclusions, references, and supplements if applicable, and all methodology and data needed to replicate or interpret the main findings must be included in the main text. Manuscript must include an alphabetical list of abbreviations at the beginning, a CRediT author contributions section, a conflicts of interest statement, and a Data Availability Statement.
References References must use APA style. Unpublished experiments and papers in preparation and personal communications may be mentioned only in the text and not included in the reference list, and accepted papers not yet published must be cited as in press.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included in the main text or submitted as separate files at initial submission. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured running text in a single paragraph.
Manuscript Narrative Reviews follow the structure of Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. The manuscript must include keywords, an alphabetical list of abbreviations at the beginning, author contributions using the CRediT taxonomy, a conflict of interest statement, and a Data Availability Statement.
References References must use APA style. Unpublished work and personal communications must be cited only in the text, and accepted papers not yet published must appear in the reference list as in press.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript file or submitted as separate files at initial submission. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured running text in a single paragraph. Abstract must describe the background or research question, experimental system, methodology, main findings, and study conclusions or implications.
Manuscript Systematic Reviews must follow the style for Original Articles and include the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, conclusions, references, and supplements if applicable. All methodology and data needed to replicate or interpret the main findings must be included in the main text, and supplements may enhance but must not be essential to understanding the article.
References References must use APA style. Unpublished experiments and papers in preparation must not appear in the reference list, personal communications may be mentioned only in the text, and accepted papers not yet published must be cited as in press.
Figures & Tables At initial submission, figures and tables may be embedded in the main text or submitted separately. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Milestone Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured running text in a single paragraph.
Manuscript Milestone Reviews should be between 7,000 and 10,000 words. Manuscript should include an abstract, an introduction, themed review sections, conclusions, and references. A graphical abstract and 3 to 5 keywords must be included.
References Reference list should contain no more than 150 references. References should use APA style. References may be submitted in any consistent style at initial submission, but unpublished work and personal communications must be cited only in the text and not included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Up to 8 figures and/or tables are allowed. Figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript or uploaded as separate files at initial submission. All figures and tables must include legends.
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Recent Publications

Establishment of a Common Marmoset Lineage Carrying a Frameshift Mutation in SETD1A , a Schizophrenia Risk Gene

Zefeng Wei, Harumi Nakao, Yuichi Hiraoka, Maria Harbers, Yukiko Abe, Motoki Goto, Moe Tamano, Mai Saeki, Yusuke Kishi, Atsu Aiba

10.1111/jnc.70546
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Neuroinflammation and Graft Survival in Pluripotent Stem Cell‐Derived Therapies for the Central Nervous System

Lucía Sánchez, Candela Magalí Rodriguez, Fernando J. Pitossi

10.1111/jnc.70540
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AHA1 Regulates Aβ Production via Modulation of APP Abundance and γ‐Secretase Assembly

Arshad Ali Noorani, Sadequl Islam, Emma Filip, Kevin Catalfano, Shravan Paswan, Vaishnavi Nagarajan, Heather M. Wilkins, Brian S. J. Blagg, Kun Zou, Michael S. Wolfe

10.1111/jnc.70544
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Issue Information

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10.1111/jnc.70481
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From Proteinopathy to Immunopathy in Alzheimer's Disease—A Role for Astrocytic Calcineurin?

Dmitry Lim, Laura Tapella

10.1111/jnc.70543
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 3 days, median submission to acceptance is 131 days, and median acceptance to publication is 19 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is not required unless authors wish to mention particular facts such as previous correspondence or a specific concern.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: $5,600 USD / £3,750 GBP / €4,700 EUR. Society members receive an 82.14% discount.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Ion channel regulation and function Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Nerve injury and regeneration Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Cellular transport and secretion Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Biochemical effects in animals Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling Retinal Development and Disorders Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors Biotin and Related Studies

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