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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a Nature Portfolio journal that publishes open access research and editorial content in schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders and is published in partnership with the Schizophrenia International Research Society.

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Subject Psychiatry
Impact Factor 4.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2754-6993
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: £2990.00 / $4090.00 / €3390.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Submission Instructions

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

Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract is typically 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and unreferenced.
Manuscript Main text, excluding abstract, Methods, references and figure legends, is typically no more than 4,000-4,500 words. Manuscript must include Introduction, Results, Discussion, Methods, and Data Availability sections, with Results and Methods divided by topical subheadings.
References Article has around 60 references.
Figures & Tables Article may include up to 10 display items consisting of figures and/or tables.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review articles are normally 3,000–4,000 words.
References Review references are typically limited to 100. Citations should be selective.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Brief Communications must include a brief unreferenced abstract. Abstract is usually no more than 70 words. Abstract must be unstructured and limited to 3 sentences.
Manuscript Main text is typically 1,000-1,500 words including the abstract, references, and figure legends. Brief Communications must contain no headings and must include a Methods section and a Data Availability section.
References Brief Communications have around 20 references.
Figures & Tables Brief Communications normally have no more than 2 display items.
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Comment

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Comments are typically 1,000-2,000 words.
References Comment references typically do not exceed 25.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Perspective

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Perspective text should not normally exceed 3,000 words.
References Perspectives allow up to 70 references.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

Cognitive subtypes and brain network differences in antipsychotic-naïve first-episode psychosis

Hillary N. Patton, Jose O. Maximo, Lauren Luther, Eric A. Nelson, Adrienne C. Lahti

10.1038/s41537-026-00771-w
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Pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia: Japanese Expert Consensus 2025

Yoshiteru Takekita, Hideaki Tani, Yasushi Kawamata, Asuka Katsuki, Hiroyuki Muraoka, Shinichiro Ochi, Hiromi Tagata, Kyosuke Sawada, Akira Nishi, Saki Hattori, Toshiaki Kikuchi, Hajime Baba, Masaki Kato, Koichiro Watanabe, Ken Inada, Norio Yasui-Furukori, Hitoshi Sakurai, Jun-ichi Iga

10.1038/s41537-026-00770-x
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Taking back control of my mind

Jason Jepson

10.1038/s41537-026-00743-0
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Facial expressions and emotional experience during social interaction in autism and schizophrenia

Vladimír Ivančík, Natália Čavojská, Alexandra Straková, Jakub Januška, Hana Celušáková, Ján Pečeňák, Anton Heretik, Michal Hajdúk

10.1038/s41537-026-00768-5
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In vivo brain macromolecules in schizophrenia spectrum disorders

Joshua Chiappelli, Hongji Chen, Stephanie A. Korenic, Frank E. Gaston, Zhenyao Ye, Hwiyoung Lee, Shuo Chen, S. Andrea Wijtenburg, Laura M. Rowland

10.1038/s41537-026-00767-6
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 8; Submission to acceptance (median days): 108.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter can be uploaded with the manuscript files through the online submission system.

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What are the publication costs?

APC for published Articles: £2990.00 / $4090.00 / €3390.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

Schizophrenia research and treatment Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Tryptophan and brain disorders Mental Health and Psychiatry Mental Health Research Topics Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Neural dynamics and brain function Neuroscience and Music Perception Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Mental Health Treatment and Access Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Digital Mental Health Interventions Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Diet and metabolism studies Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Treatment of Major Depression Stress Responses and Cortisol

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