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Psychoneuroendocrinology

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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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism, Neurosciences, Psychiatry
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “Positive coping enhances children’s emotional wellness via neuroendocrine modulation of cortisol awakening response and hippocampal circuitry” [Psychoneuroendocrinology 188 (2026) 107842]

Ting Tian, Boxuan Chen, Hongxing Cao, Yuyao Zhao, Hongyao Gao, Menglu Chen, Ying He, Jiahua Xu, Lei Hao, Min Jiang, Bingsen Xiong, Shaozheng Qin

10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107923
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Personality nuances and inflammation: A coordinated analysis of six samples

Yannick Stephan, Angelina R. Sutin, René Mõttus, Martina Luchetti, Antonio Terracciano

10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107916
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Elevated hair cortisol concentrations in trauma-exposed adolescents who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury

Andreas Goreis, Bettina Pfeffer, Diana Klinger, Sofia-Marie Oehlke, Sarah Macura, Johanna X. Kafka, Nina M. Müller, Karin Prillinger, Heidi-Elisabeth Zesch, Irmak Kapusiz, Anna Felnhofer, Anja C. Feneberg, Urs M. Nater, Nadine Skoluda, Paul L. Plener, Oswald D. Kothgassner

10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107920
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Beyond comfort: Basic environmental enrichment accelerates sexual development in mouse pups

Eugenia Mercedes Luque, Varónica Inés Cantarelli, Valeria Paola Carlini, Pedro Javier Torres, Nicolás David Ramírez, Marina Flavia Ponzio, Ana Carolina Martini

10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107918
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From PCOS to PMOS: Beyond ovarian morphology to neuroendocrine networks

Bulent Okan Yildiz

10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107922
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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.

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What 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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Research Topics

Stress Responses and Cortisol Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Tryptophan and brain disorders Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Birth, Development, and Health Adrenal Hormones and Disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Circadian rhythm and melatonin Hormonal and reproductive studies Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Eating Disorders and Behaviors Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments Mental Health Research Topics Educational Robotics and Engineering Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Menstrual Health and Disorders Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Estrogen and related hormone effects

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