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Neuropsychobiology

Neuropsychobiology is a journal founded in 1975. It has print ISSN 0302-282X, online ISSN 1423-0224, DOI 10.1159/issn.0302-282X, and is indexed in major databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar.

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Subject Neurosciences, Psychiatry

Impact Factor 3.1

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Closed

ISSN 0302-282X

eISSN 1423-0224

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Institutional online access: EUR 3643.00, CHF 3643.00, or USD 4048.00 per year for 2026; personal online access: EUR 640.00, CHF 640.00, or USD 711.00 per year for 2026.

Submission Instructions

Neuropsychobiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Research Articles must include a structured abstract. Abstract must be structured with the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Research Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords and, if generative AI was used, its use must be declared in the Methods section or in the Acknowledgements section if no Methods section is included.

References References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before adding et al.

Figures & Tables Research Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript after the reference list. A Graphical Abstract may be submitted as a single JPG image without a legend, and figure panels must be arranged as they should appear in publication.

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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Review Articles must include an abstract structured with the headings Background, Summary, and Key Messages. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Summary, and Key Messages.

Manuscript Review Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Review Articles must include a critical discussion of the reported data and a clear conclusion with potential impacts on the standard of care. Manuscript must contain 3 to 5 keywords and include the statements section after the main body and before the references with Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, and Author Contributions.

References References must be cited sequentially in Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with no more than 6 authors before using et al.

Figures & Tables Review Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format. Figure legends must be formatted as 'Fig. 1.' or 'Fig. 1. a'.

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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A short abstract is required. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript The manuscript is typically 5000 words in length. The manuscript must use the Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion format. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and the required statements after the main body and before the references, and it must indicate whether a review protocol exists, where it can be accessed, and provide registration information if available.

References References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with only cited publications included.

Figures & Tables Systematic Reviews typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format. Figure legends are required, and figures must be referred to as "Figure" plus number outside parentheses and "Fig." plus number inside parentheses, with legends formatted as "Fig." plus number.

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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A short abstract is required. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Brief Reports are typically 3000 words in length. The manuscript must follow the same structure as a full-length research article and include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and the required statements after the main body text and before the reference list, and any generative AI use must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements section and cited in the references.

References References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets, and the reference list must include only cited publications arranged numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors listed before adding “et al.”

Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include up to 3 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format, and figure legends must be included with the manuscript. Figures must be cited as “Figure” plus the number in running text and as “Fig.” plus the number in parentheses and in figure legends.

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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Case Reports must include a short abstract. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the subheadings Introduction, Case Presentation(s), and Conclusion.

Manuscript Case Reports are typically 2500 words in length. The manuscript must include Introduction, Case Report/Case Presentation, and Discussion sections and include a substantive, relevant review of the literature with an up-to-date review of previous relevant cases. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and the required statements section containing Statement of Ethics, consent to publish, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement, and generative AI use must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements if applicable.

References References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in the order cited, with only cited publications included and up to 6 authors listed before adding et al. for additional authors.

Figures & Tables Case Reports may include up to 3 tables and figures. Actual figures and all tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must use the format “Fig. 1.” or “Fig. 1. a” and legends must be placed at the end of the article after the reference list.

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Recent Publications

Indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase and physical activity in bipolar disorder

Julia Ilic, Frederike Fellendorf, Adelina Tmava-Berisha, Melanie Lenger, Susanne Bengesser, Tatjana Stross, Alexander Finner, Robert Queissner, Christian Miedl, Anna Pfannhofer, Nina Dalkner, Eva Reininghaus

10.1159/nps/adyag008

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Effect of basal forebrain stimulation on regional blood flow and extracellular acetylcholine release in the piriform cortex

Jura Moriya, Daichi Morihara, Fusako Kagitani, Sae Uchida

10.1159/nps/adyag007

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Serum Element Concentrations in Bipolar Disorder: A Case-Control Analysis by ICP-MS

Marina Brigitte Riemer, Tatjana Stross, Frederike Fellendorf, Melanie Lenger, Nina Dalkner, Adelina Tmava-Berisha, Alfred Häussl, Julia Ilic, Silvia Wehmeier, David Clases, Eva Reininghaus

10.1159/nps/adyag006

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Childhood Trauma Clusters, Klotho, Matrix Metalloproteinase-9, and Cognitive Function in Adolescents with Major Affective Disorders

Shao-Lun Ko, Ju-Wei Hsu, Ya-Mei Bai, Shih-Jen Tsai, Li-Chi Chen, Mu-Hong Chen

10.1159/000553593

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Group-Dependent Associations Between Plasma Adiponectin and Hippocampal Subregional Volumes in Schizophrenia

Chia-Chien Liu, Chen-Chia Lan, Yuan-Hwa Chou, Chenyi Chen, Yuan-Ju Chou, Yung-Tsan Jou, Shiow-Wen Yang, Wan-Yun Hsu, Li-Hung Chang, Yawei Cheng

10.1159/nps/adyag005

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted papers are published online in the unedited original manuscript version within a few days of acceptance. Proof corrections should be returned within 48 hours. Articles are published online ahead of print shortly after author approval to publish.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should describe the gap in knowledge addressed by the manuscript, discuss its implications and significance, explain how it fits the journal’s scope, and highlight the manuscript’s unique contributions. Submissions for a special issue or article collection should name the collection and identify the inviter where appropriate.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal. 2026 online access costs EUR 3643.00, CHF 3643.00, or USD 4048.00 per year for institutional subscriptions, and EUR 640.00, CHF 640.00, or USD 711.00 per year for personal subscriptions.

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Research Topics

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Schizophrenia research and treatment Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Tryptophan and brain disorders Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Human auditory perception and evaluation Stress Responses and Cortisol Treatment of Major Depression Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Sleep and Wakefulness Research Neural dynamics and brain function Legal Cases and Commentary Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Sleep and related disorders Mental Health Research Topics Epilepsy research and treatment Memory and Neural Mechanisms Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Physics and Engineering Research Articles

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