Perceptual Learning and Cortical Plasticity
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Behavioral Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 621
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Perceptual learning, the process through which experience refines sensory processing, is essential for our adaptation to dynamic environmental demands. This Special Issue on Perceptual Learning and Cortical Plasticity seeks to bring together a diverse array of contributions that investigate the mechanisms driving cortical plasticity and their critical role in perceptual learning. By incorporating a variety of perspectives, we aim to advance our understanding of how experience-driven changes influence neural function across cortical regions and sensory modalities.
We welcome submissions that examine the cellular, synaptic, and circuit-level foundations of plasticity, including studies of synaptic remodeling such as strengthening, weakening, and reorganization in response to perceptual tasks. Contributions may include research on structural and functional plasticity revealed through advanced methodologies such as imaging, electrophysiology, or molecular analyses. Comparative studies across model organisms that provide insights into adaptations in sensory learning, as well as multimodal approaches integrating neurophysiological, behavioral, and computational techniques, are encouraged. Additionally, we invite investigations into differences between developmental and adult plasticity, focusing on critical period dynamics and the brain’s capacity for lifelong adaptation.
We aim to emphasize the wider significance of perceptual learning and cortical plasticity by encouraging studies that explore their applications, including neural network models, rehabilitation strategies, and interventions to enhance sensory and cognitive functions. Additionally, we welcome research exploring the influence of neuromodulation and sensory context on plasticity, as well as studies that integrate theoretical and experimental approaches to provide deeper insights into these mechanisms.
Dr. Mario Trevino
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- perceptual learning
- cortical plasticity
- synaptic plasticity
- neural network models
- sensory modalities
- neurophysiology
- structural plasticity
- behavioral neuroscience
- rehabilitation neuroscience
- experience-dependent plasticity
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