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Reviews in the Neurosciences

Reviews in the Neurosciences is a peer-reviewed journal published by De Gruyter Brill, first published in 1987, with 8 issues per year. The journal is indexed in major abstracting and indexing services, has an Impact Factor of 4.1, and publishes review-focused neuroscience content for neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychologists, life scientists, pharmacologists, and biologists.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 4.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0334-1763
eISSN 2191-0200
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid gold open access has an article processing charge of 2,400 EUR plus VAT if applicable. Some institutional open access agreements waive the fee. Green open access has no cost.

Submission Instructions

Reviews in the Neurosciences accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must include a brief statement of the element of novelty supporting publication and be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.
Abstract An abstract is required. No more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be subdivided into sections and, if necessary, subsections with numbered sentence-case headings. A separate customized Template for Ethical and Legal Declarations file is required, and the manuscript text must include declarations that match the template.
References All references listed must be cited in the text, and all references cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, explicitly cited in the text, and have concise self-explanatory captions.
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Critical Evaluations

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for first submission. It must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and include a brief statement of the element of novelty on which publication is based.
Abstract An abstract is required. No more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be subdivided into sections and, if necessary, subsections with numbered sentence-case headings that form a clear hierarchy. A separate template for ethical and legal declarations is required, and the manuscript must include keywords, inclusive language, and a conflict of interest statement that reads 'The authors state no conflict of interest' if applicable.
References All references listed must be cited in the text, and all references cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately, and supplementary material must be provided as separate files during submission. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, referred to in the text, and each must have a concise self-explanatory caption.
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Theoretical Treatment

Cover Letter A cover letter is required on first submission. It must include a brief statement of the element of novelty on which publication is based and be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.
Abstract An abstract is required. No more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be subdivided into sections and, if necessary, subsections with numbered headings in sentence case. Authors must supply 3–6 keywords in lower case separated by semicolons, and the declarations template must include statements for acknowledgments, research ethics, informed consent, author contributions, use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools, conflict of interest, research funding, and data availability.
References All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all data citations must be included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately, while tables and figures in the appendix are numbered separately and supplementary material must be provided as separate files. Figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, each have a concise self-explanatory caption, and be uploaded as separate files with the figure number matching the file name.
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Recent Publications

Frontmatter

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Application of interpretable deep learning in brain age prediction: a comprehensive review

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Glymphatic system dysfunction in stroke: the relationship between clearance failure and neuroinflammation

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Decision on a paper is made within 3-4 weeks on average; accepted articles are published online and in print, with online ahead of print.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid gold open access costs 2,400 EUR plus VAT if applicable; institutional open access agreements can waive the fee; green open access has no cost.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Memory and Neural Mechanisms Neural dynamics and brain function Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Nerve injury and regeneration Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Stress Responses and Cortisol Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Tryptophan and brain disorders Regional Socio-Economic Development Trends Neurological disorders and treatments Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Sleep and Wakefulness Research EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Mitochondrial Function and Pathology

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