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Research Topics
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Neurobiology of Language publishes articles across disciplines addressing the neurobiological basis of speech and language. The journal offers open access publishing, double-anonymized peer review, and emphasizes open science practices such as sharing raw data and detailed methods.
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Subject
Neurosciences
Impact Factor
3.1
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2641-4368
eISSN
2641-4368
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
$1,800 per article; $1,200 per article if the first and last authors are both members of the Society for the Neurobiology of Language; no fee for invited articles.
Submission Instructions
Neurobiology of Language accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Articles
Cover Letter
A brief cover letter summarizing the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope is required on first submission. The cover letter must summarize the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope and clearly explain any use of AI tools in generating the text.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript
Research Articles must be formatted in APA style 7th Edition and arranged as Title/Authors/Affiliations/Contact Information/Keywords, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Data and Code Availability Statements, Acknowledgements, and References. The manuscript must include up to 6 keywords, data and code availability statements, and a clear declaration of any AI tool use in the text.
References
References must be formatted in APA style 7th Edition. References should follow APA 7th Edition formatting.
Figures & Tables
Tables should appear inline, figures should preferably be placed close to where they are referenced in the text, and figures must also be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must be labeled or numbered, figure legends must appear on the same page as the figures, and tables must be formatted as tables rather than tab-delimited or comma-delimited text.
Novel Research
Cover Letter
A brief cover letter is required on first submission. The cover letter must summarize the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope and explain any use of AI tools in generating the text.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must provide up to 6 keywords and include a clear explanation of any AI tool use in generating the text.
References
References may use any citation style on first submission as long as it is used consistently across the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables should preferably be placed close to where they are referenced in the text, with tables appearing inline and figures also supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must be labeled or numbered, figure legends must appear on the same page as the figures, and tables must be formatted as tables rather than tab-delimited or comma-delimited text.
Replications And Failures To Replicate
Cover Letter
A brief cover letter summarizing the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope is required on first submission. The cover letter must summarize the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope and must clearly explain any use of AI tools in generating the text.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The Methods section must include the details of the replication and not just a reference to another paper. The manuscript must include up to 6 keywords and a statement within the text clearly explaining any use of AI tools in generating the text.
References
References may use any citation style as long as it is used consistently across the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Tables should appear inline, figures should preferably be placed close to where they are referenced in the text, and figures must also be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must be labeled or numbered, figure legends must be placed on the same page as the figures, and tables must be formatted as tables rather than as tab-delimited or comma-delimited text.
Negative Results
Cover Letter
A brief cover letter summarizing the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope is required on first submission. The cover letter must summarize the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope and explain any use of AI tools in generating the text.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Negative Results manuscripts must test the hypothesis by multiple experimental approaches, rigorously reproduce the experimental models of others that they claim to refute, and use both positive and negative controls meticulously. The manuscript must provide up to 6 keywords and include a clear explanation of any AI tool use in generating the text.
References
References may follow any citation style provided it is used consistently throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Figures should preferably be placed close to where they are referenced in the text and also supplied as separate files, while tables should appear inline. Figures and tables must be labeled or numbered, and each figure legend must appear on the same page as the figure.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A brief cover letter summarizing the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope is required on first submission. The cover letter must summarize the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope and clearly explain any use of AI tools in generating the text.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Up to 6 keywords must be provided, any use of AI tools in generating the text must be clearly explained within the text, and footnotes, endnotes, and appendices are not permitted.
References
References may follow any citation style if used consistently across the manuscript, and personal communications, self-citations, citations to unpublished work, and links to preprints of the manuscript must be removed from anonymized manuscripts.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables should preferably be placed close to where they are referenced in the text, figures must also be supplied as separate files, and tables should appear inline. Figures and tables must be labeled or numbered, figure legends must be placed on the same page as the figures, separate figure panels must be clearly labeled and fully referred to in the legend, and tables must be formatted as tables rather than tab-delimited or comma-delimited text.
Registered Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letters are required for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Registered Reports submissions. Stage 1 cover letters must include a brief scientific case, confirmation that all necessary support and approvals are in place, an anticipated study timeline, confirmation of future data/materials/code and lab log archiving or explanation of any restrictions, confirmation of protocol registration after in-principle acceptance, and agreement to publication of a short summary if the paper is withdrawn, while Stage 2 cover letters must confirm links and manuscript page numbers for the public archive and approved Stage 1 protocol and, where applicable, confirm that no non-pilot data were collected or analyzed before in-principle acceptance.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Stage 1 submissions must include Introduction and Methods sections, with the Introduction reviewing the relevant literature and describing the aims and hypotheses and the Methods detailing sample characteristics, inclusion and exclusion criteria, procedures, analysis plans, outcome-neutral criteria, and a study timeline with proposed resubmission date. The manuscript must provide up to 6 keywords, use future tense for prospective Stage 1 methods and analyses, include optional Pilot Data if applicable, restrict Stage 2 main Results to pre-planned analyses with any unplanned work in a separate section titled "Exploratory analyses," include a declaration within the text of any AI use, and include pre-specified positive controls or a justification for their absence.
References
A citation style must be used consistently across the manuscript on first submission.
Figures & Tables
Tables should appear inline, figures should preferably be placed close to where they are referenced in the text, and figures must also be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must be labeled or numbered, figure legends should appear on the same page as the figures, and tables must be formatted as tables rather than tab-delimited or comma-delimited text.
Recent Publications
Neural Circuit Evidence for Hierarchical Processing of Prediction Errors: Distinct Cerebello–Frontal Connectivity for Phonological and Semantic Errors
Shun Liu, Weiqiong Jin, Xiqin Liu, Suiping Wang
10.1162/nol.a.297
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The Neural Basis of Hierarchical Structure Building during Phrase Processing
Feizhen Cao, Ming Xiang, Shuguang Yang, Junyi Li, Ziyi Wang, Yujing Nie, Peng Peng, Suiping Wang
10.1162/nol.a.299
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Sensorimotor alpha–beta phase–amplitude coupling is reduced in adults who stutter and predicts stuttering frequency: Implications for gain control
Andrew L. Bowers, M. Blake Rafferty, Edward C. Brown, Kevin J. Reilly, Devin M. Casenhiser, Ashley Harkrider, Tim Saltuklaroglu
10.1162/nol.a.298
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Reading’s neural fingerprint: Multivariate classification of brain activity in four writing systems
Marc F. Joanisse, Manuel Carreiras, Ram Frost, Jay G. Rueckl, Kenneth R. Pugh, Ovid J. L. Tzeng
10.1162/nol.a.294
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TMS Reveals Hybrid Neural Functions Underlying the Sentence Superiority Effect
Wanying Zhao, Weiting Shi, Baishen Liang, Ling Ma, Guangyao Zhang, Nan Lin
10.1162/nol.a.293
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Registered Reports may be provisionally accepted for publication before the onset of data collection if protocols meet quality standards.
Reformat to Neurobiology of Language using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A brief cover letter is required on first submission and should summarize the article’s significance and fit with the journal’s aims and scope. Any use of AI tools in generating the text must be explained in the manuscript text and in the submission cover letter.
Reformat to Neurobiology of Language using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
$1,800 per article, billed upon acceptance to the corresponding author. Publication fee is $1,200 per article if the first and last authors are both members of the Society for the Neurobiology of Language. There is no fee for invited articles.
Reformat to Neurobiology of Language using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
Reading and Literacy Development
Action Observation and Synchronization
Language Development and Disorders
Neuroscience and Music Perception
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Phonetics and Phonology Research
Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Neural dynamics and brain function
Multisensory perception and integration
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
Child and Animal Learning Development
Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
Vestibular and auditory disorders
Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
Stuttering Research and Treatment
Hearing Impairment and Communication
Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
Categorization, perception, and language
Natural Language Processing Techniques
Topic Modeling
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research