Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Psychoneuroendocrinology is the official journal of the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology and publishes multidisciplinary research spanning psychology, neurobiology, endocrinology, immunology, neurology, and psychiatry, with emphasis on stress-related psychobiological factors and neuropsychiatric illness. The journal includes original research papers, reviews, commentaries, short communications, and book reviews.
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Impact Factor
3.6
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0306-4530
eISSN
1873-3360
Invitation Only
Yes
Cost Range
Article Publishing Charge (APC) USD 3780 for all articles published open access.
Submission Instructions
Psychoneuroendocrinology is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:
Original Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Original Research Papers should not exceed 6000 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights, 1 to 6 English keywords, a separate acknowledgements section before the reference list, and a generative AI disclosure statement must be included.
References
Original Research Papers are limited to 50 references for the initial submission. References cited in the article must also appear in the reference list, and references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables
Original Research Papers must include no more than 6 illustrations, figures, and/or tables in combined total. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All files, including artwork, supplementary materials, tables, footnotes, and captions, must be uploaded.
Review Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Review Papers should not exceed 8000 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights, 1 to 6 English keywords, and a Generative AI disclosure statement are required.
References
Review Papers are limited to 100 references for the initial submission. References cited in the article must appear in the reference list and references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables
Review Papers must include no more than 6 illustrations, figures, and/or tables in combined total. Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Required. Must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required at submission, and authors must provide 1 to 6 English keywords.
References
References cited in the article must appear in the reference list, and references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables
Figures, images, diagrams, artwork, tables, and other supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded as images. Tables must be submitted as editable text and not as images.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required at submission, a graphical abstract is required at submission, and generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be disclosed upon submission.
References
References cited in the article must appear in the reference list, and references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables
Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Short Communications must be 2000 words or less. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights, 1 to 6 English keywords, and a generative AI disclosure statement must be included.
References
Short Communications are limited to 15 references for the initial submission. References cited in the article must also appear in the reference list, and references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables
Short Communications may include a maximum of two illustrations, figures, or tables. Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor should not exceed 500 words including references. Articles must include English keywords, article highlights, a graphical abstract, and disclosure of generative AI use in manuscript preparation.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required at submission, 1 to 6 English keywords must be provided, a graphical abstract is required at submission, acknowledgements must appear in a separate section directly before the reference list, and generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be disclosed.
References
References cited within the article must also appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and all files including artwork, tables, captions, and supplementary materials must be uploaded. If generative AI tools were used to create images, this must be disclosed in each image caption and in the general Generative AI disclosure statement.
Recent Publications
Corrigendum to “Echoes of conflict and displacement in maternal health: Life-course violence, timing, and maternal stress after childbirth at the northern Thailand-Myanmar border” [Psychoneuroendocrinology 171 (2025) 107189]
Stephanie M. Koning, Emma K. Adam, Amita Kapoor, Thomas W. McDade
10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.108024
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Multi-Layer Analysis of Gut Metagenomic Functional Potential in Major Depressive Disorder
Yasen Gulinuer, Liya Ma, Ping Yan, Rui Xie, Ting Zhang, Ting Li, Muhetaier Madinuer, Wenjia Meng, Songnian Fu
10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.108061
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Childhood adversity and autoimmune thyroid diseases: A systematic review
Raluca-Ioana Pascale, Elizabeth C. Braithwaite, Jasmine Hearn, Rebecca Pearson
10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.108060
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Proof corrections are requested within two days. Delayed publication can be requested, but publication timing is not guaranteed.
Reformat to Psychoneuroendocrinology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publication requires an APC of USD 3780 for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
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