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Clinical Translation in Disorders of Consciousness: New Pathways and Challenges submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: disorders of consciousness; brain injury; consciousness; coma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Neural–Immune Interactions: Understanding the Bidirectional Relationship between the Brain and Immune Cells
edited by , Alberto Salazar-Juárez and María Dolores Ponce-Regalado
submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4048 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimmunology; neuroimmunoendocrinology; psychiatric disorders; psycho-oncology; infectious diseases; sickness behavior; neurotransmitters; cytokines; hormones
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: Advances in the Field
edited by Ulf Jensen-Kondering and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4196 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebral amyloid angiopathy; cerebral small vessel disease; cerebral hemorrhage; vascular dementia; stroke; amyloid; CAA-ri; iatrogenic CAA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Brain Mechanisms of Hot and Cold Executive Function in Healthy and Clinical Populations
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2918 | Submission Open
Keywords: executive function; hot executive function; cold executive function; cognitive control; emotion; cognition interaction; emotion regulation; transdiagnostic mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Brain Plasticity and Motor Control—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain; neuroplasticity; motor control; sensorimotor integration; sensory input
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Neuroregulatory Factors in Neurodevelopmental Plasticity: From Stem Cell Differentiation to Neural Circuit Maturation submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental plasticity; neural stem cells; differentiation; neural circuit maturation; epigenetic regulation; synaptic plasticity; neurodevelopmental disorders; translational neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Beyond the Brain: Merging Embodied Mind and AI in the Clinical Neuroscience of Psychotherapy submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10238 | Submission Open
Keywords: holistic approach; psychotherapy; neuroscience; complex systems; self-organization; interdisciplinary research; artificial intelligence; embodied mind
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Molecular and Cellular Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6923 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; Parkinson’ s disease; Alzheimer’ s disease; Huntington’ s disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; gene; mechanism; molecular; cellular; pathophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Global Sleep and Circadian Health
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 28106 | Submission Open
Keywords: global sleep health; sleep medicine; sleep disorders; sleep disparities; sleep diagnostics; circadian effects on sleep health; shift work disorder and productivity; chronic diseases and sleep; sleep and mental health; sleep health equity; representation in sleep research (age; gender); primary care and sleep; social determinants of sleep health; cross-cultural sleep health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
Psychedelic and Interventional Psychiatry
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15719 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychedelics; ketamine; interventional psychiatry; psychedelic medicine; LSD; DMT; psilocybin; MDMA; depression; anxiety; end of life; palliative medicine; treatment-resistant depression; OCD; anorexia nervosa; eating disorders; nitrous oxide; TMS; DBS; alcohol use disorders; substance use disorders; trauma; post-traumatic stress disorders; PTSD; ketamine and other psychedelic use disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Advances in Face Perception and How Disorders Affect Face Perception
edited by , Rachel Bennetts and Natalie Butcher
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9020 | Submission Open
Keywords: face perception; face recognition; prosopagnosia; neurodevelopmental disorders; individual differences; clinical disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
New Insights into Mental Health Research for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2446 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropsychiatric disorders; mental health; neurological conditions; comorbidity; integrated care; interventions; digital health; neuroimaging; artificial intelligence; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
The Latest Perspectives on Brain Tumor: From Basic Studies to Clinical Treatment and Rehabilitation
edited by Luca Zigiotto and Silvio Sarubbo
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1956 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumor surgery; awake surgery; cognitive impairments and rehabilitation; neuropsychology; brain functional networks; structural and functional connectivity; white matter fibers; quality of life; high-grade gliomas; low-grade gliomas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Review in Neuropsychology: Advances and Future Directions submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1927 | Submission Open
Keywords: aphasia; attentional disorders; hemineglect; amnesia; apraxia; neurodevelopmental disorders; neuropsychological approach; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Neuroimaging of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
edited by Sheelakumari Raghavan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 826 | Submission Open
Keywords: Small Vessel Disease; neuroimaging; MRI; cognitive impairment; imaging biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Advances in Intracranial Aneurysms
edited by Mario Zuccarello and Sudhakar Vadivelu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracranial aneurysms; natural history; improved diagnosis; minimally invasive treatment; device development; molecular mechanisms; emerging drug therapies; artificial intelligence; prevention strategies; public education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Innovations in Pediatric Functional Neurosurgery
edited by Samuel Tomlinson and Benjamin C. Kennedy
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric neurosurgery; functional neurosurgery; epilepsy; movement disorders; spasticity; dystonia; surgical innovation; minimally invasive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
New Approaches to Prevent Neuropsychiatric Disorders Through the Control of Neuroinflammation
edited by Yoshikaszu Matsuda
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; Alzheimer's disease; microglia; neuroprotective effect; neuropsychiatric disorders; smoldering inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Progress in Prosopagnosia Research
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: prosopagnosia; face recognition; treatment; diagnosis; development; face blindness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Advances in Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
edited by Quincy J. Almeida
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; movement disorders; artificial intelligence; machine learning; gait; relevant mechanisms; freezing; tremor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Cognitive Training and Physical Exercise: Evidence-Based Strategies for Healthy Aging
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive training; physical exercise; healthy aging; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; cognitive decline; neuroplasticity; brain health; executive function; memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Neuroscience: Advances in Nanotechnologies
edited by Mohammednadim Sardoiwala
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; neurotherapeutics; neuro-oncology; nano-bioimaging; diagnosis; neural regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
The Neural Processes Underlying Parkinson’s Disease and Related Synucleinopathies
edited by Danielle E. Mor
submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1293 | Submission Open
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 5966 | 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 753 | 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 22341 | 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)
Rethinking Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All
edited by Salman Zubedat
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6342 | Submission Open
Keywords: ADHD; autism; intellectual disability; communication disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
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 2074 | 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 658 | 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 239 | 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)
Clinical Research on Pain: Advances and Challenges
edited by Mariateresa Giglio
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1343 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain management; chronic pain; pain research; analgesia; multidisciplinary approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Controversies and Challenges in Vestibular Medicine submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | 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)
Advances in Psychosocial and Neurological Aspects in Supportive Cancer Care submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2027 | 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 14442 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropathic pain; chronic pain; mood alteration; neurons; glia cells; cytokines; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Advances in Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Cognitive Function: Translational and Technological Perspectives submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep; circadian rhythms; cognitive function; translational research; telemedicine; wearable technology; light therapy; cognitive behavioral therapy; sleep interventions; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; elderly; adolescence; shift work; non-clinical populations; digital health; chronobiology; sleep health; sleep disorders; circadian disruption; at-risk populations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
The Effect of Lifestyle on Brain Aging and Cognitive Function
edited by Shuzo Kumagai, and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive function; brain aging; lifestyle; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; prevention and intervention; genetic-environment interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Social and Emotional Processes in Interpersonal Contexts
edited by and
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 917 | 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 4295 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1232 | 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 254 | 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 25978 | 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 16752 | 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 7911 | 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 6590 | 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 2827 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate; heat; stroke; migraine; headache; depression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Neuroscience)
Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Early Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
edited by Vasileios Papaliagkas
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1757 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; mild cognitive impairment; clinical neurophysiology; biomarkers; diagnosis; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Trends and Challenges in Neuroengineering
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1521 | 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)
Role of Dopamine in Health and Disease submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1517 | 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 561 | 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 392 | 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)
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