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The Neural Processes Underlying Parkinson’s Disease and Related Synucleinopathies
edited by Danielle E. Mor
submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475
Keywords: α -synuclein; synucleinopathies; Parkinson’ s disease; dementia with Lewy bodies; multiple system atrophy; neurodegeneration; protein aggregation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Dopamine and Cognition
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6908 | Submission Open
Keywords: dopaminergic system; cognitive neuroscience; reinforcement learning; neuropsychopharmacology; motivation and decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Accessing Treatment and Rehabilitation for Underserved Survivors of Brain Injury
edited by Eve M. Valera
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open
Keywords: TBI; brain injury; partner violence; incarcerated; homeless; rehabilitation; strangulation; criminal justice system; barriers
Editorial Board Collection Series: Advances in Neuro-Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23522 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumors; gliomas; cytokine gene vaccine therapy; immunotherapy; angiogenesis; checkpoint inhibitors; dendritic cell therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Innovation on Neuropsychological and Cognitive Changes in Aging: Assessment and Intervention
edited by Renata Kochhann, Laiss Bertola and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2307 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; dementia; neuropsychology; neuropsychological test; non-pharmacological interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
The Interplay Between the Brain, Behavior and Immunity
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavior; therapy; drugs; immunity; neuroinflammation; neurological/psychiatric disorders; clinical studies; in vivo/in vitro models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Personalised Treatment and Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders
edited by , Zaid Awad and Mustafa Jaafar
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep disorders; obstructive sleep apnoea; personalized treatment; diagnosis; neurodivergence; comorbidities; cross-cultural sleep; wearable technology; paediatric sleep; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
Controversies and Challenges in Vestibular Medicine submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1584 | Submission Open
Keywords: vestibular medicine; emerging treatments; vestibular migraine; controversies in neuro-otology; Meniè re’ s disease; acute vertigo and dizziness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Clinical Research on Pain: Advances and Challenges
edited by Mariateresa Giglio
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain management; chronic pain; pain research; analgesia; multidisciplinary approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Advances in Psychosocial and Neurological Aspects in Supportive Cancer Care submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2215 | Submission Open
Keywords: supportive cancer care; neuropsychology; psychosocial; quality of life; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Mechanisms Underlying the Neuropathic/Chronic Pain Development and Maintenance: Focus on Pharmacological Targets and Therapeutic Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15497 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropathic pain; chronic pain; mood alteration; neurons; glia cells; cytokines; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Social and Emotional Processes in Interpersonal Contexts
edited by and
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1130 | Submission Open
Keywords: social; emotional; social– emotional; interpersonal; cultural relevance; neuroscience; social interaction; interdisciplinary
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Clinical Research on Parkinson’s Disease: Opportunities and Challenges (2nd Edition)
edited by , Matilde Otero-Losada and Francisco Capani
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4631 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; disease-modifying therapies; clinical research; epidemiology; non-motor symptoms; quality of life; technology; observational studies; randomized controlled trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Mapping the Invisible: Mechanisms and Markers in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1679 | Submission Open
Keywords: lacunar stroke; small vessel disease; white matter disease; blood– brain barrier; white matter hyperintensities; perivascular spaces; cerebral microbleeds; vascular dementia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Perinatal Psychosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
edited by and Siham Sikander
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal psychosis; post partum psychosis; perinatal psychosis detection tools; pharmacological treatment; psycho-social interventions; community based care; community support; perinatal mental health; puerperal psychosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Application of MRI in Brain Diseases
edited by , and Andrea Elefante
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 28828 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); medical imaging; neurological disorders; mental disorders; brain diseases; diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Modulating Brain Network Dynamics Through Training: Impacts on Perception, Cognition, and Action in Health and Disorder
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18402 | Submission Open
Keywords: perception; cognition; motor actions; behavioral training; music; video game playing; neuroimaging; computational models; physical exercise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
The Eye as the Window to Brain Science: Fields of Neuroscience Created from Eye Research
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8827 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory system functions; neuroanatomy; neurochemistry; neurophysiology; developmental neurobiology; neurological health and disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Application of Nerve Stimulation: Current Status and Future Directions—2nd Edition
edited by and Hee Young Kim
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7023 | Submission Open
Keywords: acupuncture; neuroanatomy; neuroimaging; neuromodulation; peripheral nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Climate-Related Neurological Problems and Diseases
edited by Karel Kostev
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3106 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate; heat; stroke; migraine; headache; depression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Neuroscience)
Trends and Challenges in Neuroengineering
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3022 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroengineering; human interface; brain interface; neuromodulation; neurorobotic; neuroethic; artificial intelligence; neurotechnology; neurorehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Early Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
edited by Vasileios Papaliagkas
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2307 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; mild cognitive impairment; clinical neurophysiology; biomarkers; diagnosis; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Role of Dopamine in Health and Disease submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1640 | Submission Open
Keywords: dopamine; dopaminergic signaling; reward and motivation; neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders; addiction and behavioral addictions; stress and resilience; emotion regulation and cognition; personality and individual differences; physical activity and motor function; genetic and epigenetic factors; neurobiology of health and disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Inflammation and Its Treatment in Spinal Cord Injury and Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by Angélica Coyoy-Salgado, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal cord injury; neuroprotection; neurodegenerative diseases; oxidative stress; inflammatory biomarkers; neuroregeneration; therapeutic strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Cerebrovascular Disease: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Marialuisa Zedde and Rosario Pascarella
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open
Keywords: ischemic stroke; SVD; vasculitides; fibromuscular dysplasia; thrombolysis; EVT; plaque imaging; intracranial stenosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Mapping the Brain: Neural Correlates of Cognition and Mental Illness
edited by Giacomo Deste and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognition; neural circuits; neurodevelopmental disorders; mental illness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Concussion and Its Rehabilitation
edited by and Alin Stelian Ciobică
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: concussion; mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI); post-concussion syndrome; neurorehabilitation; brain injury recovery; cognitive impairment; sports-related concussion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Application of Neurophysiological Studies in the Treatment of Epilepsy submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain source localization; electrocorticography; electromagnetic tomography; intracranial EEG; quantified EEG; seizure forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Current Advances in Intracranial Aneurysms: From Basic to Clinical Research
edited by Yanning Rui and Zhen Xu
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2639 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracranial aneurysm; causes; treatment; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Fetal Foundations of Cognition: Tracing Neurodevelopmental Pathways from an Integrated Perspective
edited by Pasquale Anthony Della Rosa and Cristina Baldoli
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open
Keywords: fetal neurodevelopment; neuroimaging techniques; cognitive outcomes; integrated perspectives; methodological innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Advances in Neurorehabilitation of Movement Disorders submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurorehabilitation; virtual reality; robotic rehabilitation; advanced technologies; gait
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Using Neuroimaging to Explore Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6205 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; neurodegenerative diseases; multidisciplinary research; imaging-omics study; multimodal integration; AI-driven analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Neurosurgery on Epilepsy
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open
Keywords: epilepsy surgery; stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG); functional neurosurgery; preoperative evaluations; minimally invasive techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Exploration of the Effects of Circadian Rhythms on Behavior and Physiology
edited by Christos Frantzidis and Kalliopi Megari
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 576 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavior; chronobiology; computational modeling; depression; immune function; metabolism; neurodegeneration; sleep deprivation; translational neuroscience; wearable technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
How to Rewire the Brain—Neuroplasticity
edited by and Hui Lu
submission deadline 19 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 28117 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain circuits; neural networks; synaptic plasticity; neural development; network dynamics; neural coding; information processing; neuron– glia interaction; behavioral output; neurological disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Neuroimaging and Biomarker-Guided Neuromodulation: Advances in Personalized Brain and Autonomic Stimulation
edited by Mohsen Mosayebi-Samani and
submission deadline 19 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8627 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromodulation; brain stimulation; autonomic regulation; neuroimaging; biomarkers; AI-driven Closed-loop Systems; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS); deep brain stimulation (DBS); transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS); vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS); heart rate variability (HRV); biofeedback; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); electroencephalography (EEG); functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS); epilepsy; depression; stroke; Alzheimer; PTSD; anxiety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Studies of Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
edited by and Stefania Brotini
submission deadline 19 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1465 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; Parkinson’ s disease (PD); atypical parkinsonian disorders (APDs); Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); frontotemporal dementia (FTD); Dementia with Lewy Body (DLB); Multiple System Atrophy Parkinsonian Variant (MSA-P); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); biomarkers of PD and APD; pathophysiology of neurodegeneration in PD and APD; α -synuclein; beta-amyloid; and tau; role of exercise in therapy for neurodegenerative disorders (PD and APD); recent discoveries in the genetics and therapies of neurodegenerative dementias in PD and APD; brain plasticity; Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches in PD and APD; research aimed to understand the role of neuroinflammation in PD and APD; advances in the role of a dysfunctional immune system in the etiology of PD and APD; mitochondria and cellular energy problems in PD and APD.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Robot and Brain–Computer Interface Therapies for Neurorehabilitation: Current State of the Art and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1392 | Submission Open
Keywords: robot; brain computer interface; neurorehabilitation; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Emotional Dysregulation: From Neurodevelopment to Adult Psychopathology—a Transdiagnostic Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotional dysregulation; affective instability; irritability; neurodevelopmental disorders; transdiagnostic psychopathology; comorbidity; internalizing disorders; externalizing disorders; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; mood disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Controlling Emotion: Neural Systems and Psychological Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroplasticity; cortical-subcortical interactions; development; habit; psychopathology; intervention; regulation; cognitive strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Quality of Life in Older Adults with Musculoskeletal or Neuromuscular Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorder (MSD); neuromuscular disorder (NMD); pain; numbness; muscle weakness; functional decline; quality of life; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Immune Response Dysregulation in Neurological Infections: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological infections; immune response dysregulation; neuroinflammation; diagnostic biomarkers; therapeutic strategies; viral encephalitis; bacterial meningitis; neuroimmunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Research Progress and Insights into Brain Visual Mechanisms submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: visual perception; sensory neuroscience; visual neuroscience; brain mechanisms; neural basis of vision; spatial cognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Bridging Clinical Research and Brain Stimulation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; dementia; cognitive decline; brain stimulation; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); transcranial electric stimulation (tES); neurorehabilitation; neuromodulation; translational neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Evolved Affects: Evolutionary Perspectives in Affective Neuroscience
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: affective neuroscience; evolutionary psychology; adaptive function of emotions; domain-specificity; proximal mechanisms; neural correlates; hormonal correlates; ecological context; emotion and adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Intracranial Pressure Management in Acute Brain Injury submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: severe brain trauma injury; subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH); brain hemorrhage; stroke; intracranial pressure (ICP); monitoring; neurocritical care; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Astrocytes in Brain Health and Disease: From Development to Neurodegeneration
edited by
submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2319 | Submission Open
Keywords: astrocytes; mitochondrial dynamics; neuroinflammation; glia– neuron interaction; brain aging; synaptic regulation; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; astrocyte-targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroglia)
Exploring the Neurobiology of the Sensory-Motor System
edited by and Hubert Löffler
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5354 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory; perception; motor; execution; cognitive functions; space of the brain; temporal-spatial; time dimension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Optimizing Driving Safety: Neurocognitive Insights, Health-Promoting Strategies, and Policy Innovation submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5226 | Submission Open
Keywords: driving; cognitive; sensory; and motor functions; decision-making; public health; aging; brain changes; cognitive decline
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Applications of fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Neuropsychiatry and Neurological Disease
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5071 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional MRI (fMRI); neuropsychiatric disorders; neurological disease; brain connectivity; functional connectivity; neuroimaging; brain networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
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