Neuropsychology
A section of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425).
Section Information
The Neuropsychology Section aims to foster research on the relationship between the brain and human cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functions. Neuropsychological testing typically assesses individual performance in several areas, including sensorimotor functions, perception, attention, spatial construction, intelligence, executive functions, memory, language, motivation, emotion, and quality of life. We encourage articles that focus on neuropsychological functions in both healthy and disordered states across the lifespan. Topics of interest include developmental areas, such as ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities, as well as adult studies that examine the cognitive and emotional consequences of conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. We also welcome contributions that explore the development and testing of neuropsychological interventions. We envision original empirical research based on both clinical and experimental neuropsychological paradigms, along with systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and theoretical articles. Additionally, we will consider case studies that highlight critical questions on the relationship between the brain and human behaviour.
Topics include (but are not restricted to) the following:
- Agnosia;
- Alzheimer’s disease;
- Aphasia;
- Apraxia;
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
- Attention deficits;
- Autism;
- Brain imaging;
- Brain tumors;
- Cognitive and affective consequences of multiple sclerosis;
- Cognitive and affective consequences of stroke;
- Computerized neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation;
- Cognitive neuromodulation;
- Constructional apraxia;
- Down syndrome and other genetic syndromes;
- Dyscalculia;
- Dysexecutive syndrome;
- Dyslexia;
- Epilepsy;
- Healthy ageing;
- Huntington’s disease;
- Learning disabilities;
- Neuropsychological rehabilitation;
- Traumatic brain injury;
- Spatial-construction disorders.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- The Latest Exploration of Gaming Disorders and Related Mental Health Issues (Deadline: 8 August 2025)
- The Impact of Various Types of Stressors on the Functioning of Human Body Systems (Deadline: 22 August 2025)
- Beyond the Brain: Merging Embodied Mind and AI in the Clinical Neuroscience of Psychotherapy (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Innovation on Neuropsychological and Cognitive Changes in Aging: Assessment and Intervention (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advances in Psychosocial and Neurological Aspects in Supportive Cancer Care (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Emotional Recognition and Behavioral Regulation: An Integral Perspective (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Artificial Intelligence in Neuropsychology: Advancing Diagnosis, Personalized Treatment, and Predictive Modeling (Deadline: 1 November 2025)
- Neuropsychological Exploration of Spatial Cognition and Navigation (Deadline: 21 November 2025)
- Interoception and Women’s Health (Deadline: 12 December 2025)
- Beyond Boundaries: Current Advances in Developmental Learning Disorders (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- Emerging Trends in Youth Mental Health (Deadline: 23 January 2026)
- Mental Images and the Brain: From Cognitive Neuropsychology to Functional Neuroimaging (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Lucid Dreaming and Psychophysiological Correlates of States of Consciousness (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Neuropsychological Impact and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Review in Neuropsychology: Advances and Future Directions (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
