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Recent Publications
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The Neuroscientist reviews and evaluates noteworthy advances and key trends in molecular, cellular, developmental, behavioral systems, and cognitive neuroscience in a disease-relevant format for basic neuroscientists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and psychiatrists in research.
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Subject
Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor
3.9
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1073-8584
eISSN
1089-4098
Invitation Only
Yes
Cost Range
Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access; institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or discounts may help cover APCs.
Submission Instructions
The Neuroscientist is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made by someone who is not an author must be disclosed in the covering letter.
Abstract
Abstract should be a one-paragraph unstructured summary of 100-200 words. Abstract should be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Main text should be 4,500-5,500 words in length. Review article should be written for a general non-expert readership and explain specialized concepts and methods so that non-specialists can understand them. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and include Author Contributions and a Statements and Declarations section at the end of the article, with any required AI disclosure placed in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section.
References
Reference list should contain about 60 selected references. References must follow CSE style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must be cited in the text, with matching spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Up to four or five pages of figures and tables are allowed, corresponding to about 6-8 individual figures and tables, and up to two Boxes may be included. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be embedded in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and each must include a number and title, and tables must be editable text rather than images.
Update Articles
Cover Letter
Writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made on the authors' behalf by a non-author must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be a one-paragraph unstructured summary of 100–200 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as one paragraph.
Manuscript
Main text must be 1,000–2,500 words. Manuscript should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a Statements and Declarations section with all subheadings included even when marked 'Not applicable.'
References
Reference list should contain no more than about 30 selected references. References must follow CSE style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in each paired citation.
Figures & Tables
Up to 3–4 figures or tables may be included. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be embedded in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be uploaded separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and include a header row and/or column.
Progress In Clinical Neuroscience
Cover Letter
Writing or editing assistance from a third party and submission made on the authors' behalf by a non-author must be disclosed in the covering letter.
Abstract
A one-paragraph unstructured abstract is required. Abstract should be 100–200 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as one paragraph.
Manuscript
Main text should be 4,500–5,500 words in length. Main manuscript should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, a Statements and Declarations section with all subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant, and disclose any AI usage in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section when required.
References
Reference list should contain no more than about 60 selected references. References must follow CSE style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Up to four or five pages of figures and tables are allowed, equivalent to about 6–8 individual figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
Disease Mechanisms
Cover Letter
Cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and whether the submission was made on the authors' behalf by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract
Abstract should be a one-paragraph unstructured summary of 100–200 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as one paragraph.
Manuscript
Main text should be 4,500–5,500 words in length. Main manuscript should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all subheadings included and marked 'Not applicable' when relevant.
References
References should not exceed about 60 selected citations. References must follow CSE style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may total up to four or five pages, corresponding to about 6–8 individual figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Tables must be labeled as tables and include a number, title, and header row and/or column, and figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title.
Recent Publications
Resilience of auditory cortical maps: a new form of homeostatic plasticity
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10.1177/10738584261464027
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Molecule Responding to Toxins Regulates Axon Regeneration
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10.1177/10738584261464028
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Hidden Neuroanatomy in the Sistine Chapel: Did Michelangelo Encode a Brain, or Do We Construct It?
Katerina Poprelka, Maria Stefanatou, Stylianos Gatzonis
10.1177/10738584261469133
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median time to first decision is 3 days, median time from submission to acceptance is 84 days, and median time from acceptance to online publication is 48 days.
Reformat to The Neuroscientist using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter is required when third-party writing or editing assistance is involved or when a submission is made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Reformat to The Neuroscientist using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access; institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or discounts may help cover APCs.
Reformat to The Neuroscientist using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
Neural dynamics and brain function
Memory and Neural Mechanisms
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
Nerve injury and regeneration
Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
Legal case studies and regulations
Ion channel regulation and function
Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurological disorders and treatments
Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
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