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Journal of Neuroscience

The Journal of Neuroscience publishes neuroscience research and related journal content including research articles, viewpoints, journal club pieces, special collections, podcasts, early release articles, and current issue content. The journal highlights rights and permissions information relevant to meeting NIH funder mandates.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0270-6474
eISSN 1529-2401
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Publication fee: $1,945 for members and $2,595 for nonmembers; Open Choice surcharge: $3,840.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter All authors of a multi-author manuscript must have seen and approved the submitted version.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words, including citations. Abstract must be unstructured and written in complete sentences without subheadings.
Manuscript Research Articles are restricted to 650-word introductions and 1,500-word discussions. Research Articles must include Title Page, Abstract, Significance Statement, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, and Legends in that order, although theoretical neuroscience Research Articles may omit Materials and Methods and Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis if no experimental approaches were used. Manuscripts must include a Significance Statement of no more than 120 words, and use of AI in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments.
References References must be listed alphabetically by first-author surname, cited in chronological order when multiple citations appear in text, not numbered or bulleted, and works with more than 20 authors should be cited as Author A et al.
Figures & Tables Figure, table, and multimedia legends must be included in the main manuscript text after the reference list, while figures must be submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered independently and cited in numerical order in the text, and data must not be duplicated between the text and a figure or table.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles are generally 5,000–10,000 words. Manuscript must include an introduction, and subsections may be included if desired.
References There is no limit to the number of references. References must be listed alphabetically by first-author surname, cited in chronological order when multiple citations appear in text, not numbered or bulleted, and papers with more than 20 authors should be cited as Author A et al.
Figures & Tables There is no limit to the number of figures or diagrams. Figure and table legends must be included in the main manuscript text after the reference list, while figures must be submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered independently and cited in numerical order in the text.
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Recent Publications

The Amygdalostriatal Transition Area Exhibits Lateral Amygdala–Like Spiking Activity and Tone–Shock Pairing–Induced Plasticity

Dániel Magyar, Mária Rita Karlócai, Norbert Hájos

10.1523/jneurosci.2285-25.2026
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Encoding of natural variability in a dexterous motor skill over multiple days in the cortex of freely behaving mice

Elizabeth A. de Laittre, Jason N. MacLean

10.1523/jneurosci.1829-25.2026
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Cortical Origins of the Flash-Lag Effect distortions: The Influence of Retinotopic Map Architecture

Salvatore Giancani, Sandrine Chemla, Frédéric Chavane, Manuel Vidal

10.1523/jneurosci.1953-25.2026
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This Week in The Journal

Paige McKeon

10.1523/jneurosci.twij.46.37.2026
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Visualizing synaptic disruptions in the release and regulation of dopamine hotspots in Huntington’s Disease

Sarah J. Yang, Natsumi Komatsu, Brendan Butler, Jackson Travis del Bonis O’Donnell, Francesca Giordani, Ashvin Irrinki, David V. Schaffer, Markita P. Landry

10.1523/jneurosci.1862-24.2026
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Editorial decisions are generally returned within 5–7 days on average. Research articles are published online within days of acceptance and payment as Early Release. Articles become publicly available 6 months after publication unless Open Choice is selected, in which case they are freely available immediately.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is optional for manuscript submissions. Presubmission inquiries should include a cover letter, abstract, Significance Statement, and full author information.

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What are the publication costs?

Publication fee is $1,945 for members and $2,595 for nonmembers. Authors may pay an additional $3,840 Open Choice surcharge for immediate open access under a CC BY license.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neural dynamics and brain function Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Memory and Neural Mechanisms Ion channel regulation and function Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Visual perception and processing mechanisms Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Nerve injury and regeneration Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Retinal Development and Disorders Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Cellular transport and secretion Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Sleep and Wakefulness Research Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Stress Responses and Cortisol

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