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Schizophrenia Research

Schizophrenia Research is an international multidisciplinary official journal of the Schizophrenia International Research Society that publishes novel work contributing to understanding the biology and treatment of schizophrenic disorders, bringing together biological, clinical, and psychological research to improve patient outcomes in schizophrenia.

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Subject Psychiatry

Impact Factor 3.5

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0920-9964

eISSN 1573-2509

Invitation Only No

Cost Range USD 3710 excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

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

Full-Length Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Full-Length Papers must be 4,000 words excluding tables, figures, and references. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and disclose any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation.

References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with letters added after the year for multiple items by the same author or authors in the same year.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in each image caption.

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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Review Articles must be up to 5,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and include a generative AI disclosure statement if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-author same-year works distinguished by letters after the year.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor. Letters To The Editor must not include an abstract.

Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be 1,000 words. Letters To The Editor must be unstructured and have no side headings.

References Letters To The Editor may include up to 10 references. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary.

Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article. Additional tables or figures may be included as supplementary material for Letters To The Editor.

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Recent Publications

A network analysis of psychotic symptoms, neurocognition, alexithymia, empathy, and suicidal intent in patients with chronic schizophrenia

Min Wu, Zejun Li, Yuhao Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Kewen Yan, Huixue Xu, Xin Wang, Tieqiao Liu, Qiuxia Wu, Xiangyang Zhang

10.1016/j.schres.2026.05.014

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Motivation and pleasure deficits reflect altered network embedding of normal brain deviations in schizophrenia

Jacob Holker, Aaron Clouse, Sierra Ann J. Gilday, Jacob Jensen, Delaina Cimmino, Barrett Humble, Jacob Johnston, Kennedy Madrid, Madeleine Reading, Sam Johnson, Braydon Lee, Stefan Ehrlich, Matthew J. Smith, Lei Wang, Derin Cobia

10.1016/j.schres.2026.05.013

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Can electroconvulsive therapy attenuate glial stress in schizophrenia? Longitudinal evidence from serum GFAP and S100B

Gozde Ataov, Ozlem Devrim Balaban, Zeynep Cirakli, Umit Haluk Yesilkaya

10.1016/j.schres.2026.05.015

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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the management of metabolic syndrome in psychotic disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A. Rainford, J. Connor, J. Lochtenberg, B. Hallahan

10.1016/j.schres.2026.05.004

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Psychometric analysis of speech-based digital biomarkers of alogia symptoms in treatment resistant schizophrenia: Comparison with clinical ratings of expressive negative symptoms

Jean-Pierre Lindenmayer, Anzalee Khan, Beverly J. Insel, Hardik Kothare, Michael Neumann, Danyah Nadim, Rachael Mishkind, Vikram Ramanarayanan

10.1016/j.schres.2026.05.018

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days from submission to first decision; 60 days from submission to decision after review; 130 days from submission to acceptance; 9 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3710 excluding taxes for all article types. Subscription publication: no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Schizophrenia research and treatment Mental Health and Psychiatry Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Tryptophan and brain disorders Mental Health Research Topics Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Mental Health Treatment and Access Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Neuroscience and Music Perception Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Treatment of Major Depression Neural dynamics and brain function Diet and metabolism studies Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

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