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Beyond Symptoms: How Brain Imaging Is Revolutionizing Early Mental Health Disorders
edited by Annarita Vignapiano and Francesco Monaco
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2073 | Submission Open
Keywords: early-stage mental illness; brain imaging; MRI; biomarkers; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Psychological Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Psychological Difficulties in Individuals with Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1651 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychotherapy; psychological interventions; emotional distress; behavioural difficulties; neurodegenerative diseases; dementia; Huntington’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; motor neuron disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Trends in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
edited by Alberto Dubrovsky
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD); neuromuscular disorders; therapies; new drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Diagnosis and Management of Developmental Coordination Disorders
edited by Andrea Utley and Michael Wade
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental coordination disorder; movement control; motor learning difficulties; assessment; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
AI-Driven Integration of Multimodal Imaging and Clinical Data for Long COVID: Mapping Brain-Behavior Associations and Treatment Outcomes submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1543 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence  ; neuroinflammation  ; cognitive dysfunction  ; multimodal imaging  ; neural connectivity  ; deep learning  ; neurocognitive assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Psychedelic and Interventional Psychiatry
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | 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)
Lifestyle and Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; lifestyle; risk factors; nutrition; pollution; sleep quality; progression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Novel Insights into Pediatric Dystonia and Childhood-Onset Movement
edited by
submission deadline 21 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
Keywords: basal ganglia function; movement disorders; theories and models; clinical research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Psychiatry and Addiction: A Multi-Faceted Issue submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 36852 | Submission Open
Keywords: addiction spectrum disorders; substance misuse; dual disorders; dopamine; neurotransmitter pathways; reward systems; addiction treatment; reward deficit syndrome; translational anti-craving medications; food addiction; sex addiction; internet gaming disorder; gambling; novel antidiabetics; salience; Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS); prescription drug misuse; brain– gut axis; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
From Visual Perception to Consciousness
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10437 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Outcome Measures and Assessment Tools Related to Neurological and Psychological Disorders submission deadline 28 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2343 | Submission Open
Keywords: outcome measures of neurological and psychological disorders; rehabilitation; assessment; reliability; validity; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; speech language therapy; disability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Cognitive Impairment and Related Complications of Stroke: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
edited by and Pasquale Moretta
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5689 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropsychological deficits; behavioral symptoms; functional outcomes; cognitive rehabilitation; stroke; post-stroke cognitive impairment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Brain Boosting: Recent Advances in Neurostimulation on Cognitive Functions and Behavioral Performance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1675 | Submission Open
Keywords: TMS; cognitive functions; behavioral interventions; brain plasticity; addictions; hypnosis; neurostimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
The Impact of Stroke on Functional Cognition and Rehabilitation Approaches
edited by Glen Gillen
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2585 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebrovascular accident; stroke; cognition; activities of daily living; quality of life; assessment; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Rethinking the Role of Applied Auditory and Music Neuroscience to Neurorehabilitation
edited by Michael H. Thaut and Marija Pranjić
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 1813 | Submission Open
Keywords: auditory; music; brain rehabilitation; neuroscience; motor therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Novel Insights into Neuroinflammation and Brain Disease
edited by Vlad Pădureanu and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1787 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; multiple sclerosis; stroke; neuroinflammation; cytokines; genetic polymorphisms; brain diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Physiological Functions of LRRK2 and Its Pathogenesis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1343 | Submission Open
Keywords: leucine-rich repeat kinase 2; neuroinflammation; autophagy; ribosomal function; lysosomal degradation; mitochondrial homeostasis; Parkinson’ s disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Brain Network Analysis Based on Machine Learning and Neuroimaging
edited by Onur Tanglay
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; neuroimaging; brain network and function; brain connectivity analysis; multimodal data integration; translational applications; neurological disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
Burnout, Adjustment Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Risk Factors, Impact, Preventive Strategies and Treatment Options
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: burnout; AD; PTSD; psychosocial risk; AI; prevention; diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment for Postoperative Delirium
edited by Ron Oliven
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: delirium; stressor trigger; dementia; cognitive healthy; Alzheimer's disease; prevention; drugs; early detection; healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Human-Centered Robotics Applications in Rehabilitation of Individuals with Neurological Conditions
edited by Giovanni Morone
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; neurological disabilities; stroke; gait; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Neurological Disorders: 2nd Edition submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1260 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorder; brain; neuroimaging; magnetic resonance imaging; epilepsy; neurodegenerative diseases; brain tumors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Research Progress on the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson Disease
edited by Giulia Carli and Prabesh Kanel
submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; Lewy bodies diseases; disease progression; clinical heterogeneity; preclinical and prodromal stages; treatments; comorbidities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
The Latest Exploration of Gaming Disorders and Related Mental Health Issues
edited by and Takanobu Matsuzaki
submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: gaming disorder; internet gaming disorder; hazardous gaming; pathological gaming; internet addiction; problematic internet use; behavioral addiction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Latest Research on the Treatments of Speech and Language Disorders
edited by and Mehdi Bakhtiar
submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1722 | Submission Open
Keywords: aphasia; dyslexia; stuttering; TMS; tDCS; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; rehabilitation; neurogenic communication disorders; Non-invasive brain stimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Current Basic and Clinical Approaches in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Diagnostics and Therapeutics
edited by and Gloria A. Benítez-King
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7426 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; advances; diagnosis; treatment; basic clinical approach; treatment protocols
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Unraveling the Role of Physical Activity in Brain, Cognition, and Mental Health
edited by , Nicola Mancini and Pompilio Cusano
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; brain health; cognition; mental health; neurogenesis; neuroplasticity; cognitive function; exercise; depression; anxiety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
The Role and Research Progress of Neuroinflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by Flavio Protasio Veras and Bruno Marcel Silva de Melo
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; neurodegenerative diseases; central nervous system; immune system; microglia; astrocytes; inflammatory signaling; molecular pathways; therapeutic targets; brain– immune interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
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 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2234 | 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)
Clinical Research on Parkinson’s Disease: Opportunities and Challenges (2nd Edition)
edited by , Matilde Otero-Losada and Francisco Capani
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | 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)
Impact of Environmental Pollution on the Neuro-Vascular Unit submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-vascular unit (NVU); endothelial cells; astrocytes; pericytes; microglia; neurons; cerebrovascular disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; brain health; environmental pollution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroglia)
The Impact of Various Types of Stressors on the Functioning of Human Body Systems
edited by Marcin Dornowski
submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2857 | Submission Open
Keywords: EEG; neurofeedback; stress; stress reaction; physical efficiency; mental efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Multimodal Imaging in Brain Development
edited by Antonio Napolitano
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4360 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain development (BD); brain plasticity; neuroimaging technique; brain connectivity and activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Neuro-Oncology and Neuroradiology
edited by Salvatore M. Cardali and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-oncology; neuroradiology; interventional radiology; brain tumor; spine tumor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Language Perception and Processing
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open
Keywords: language; cognitive mechanism; neural mechanism; speech; perception; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Neuroeducation: Bridging Cognitive Science and Classroom Practice
edited by Yuvaraj Rajamanickam
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; neuroscience; learning and memory; neurodevelopmental disorders; emotions; cognitive skills; neuroplasticity; EEG; neuroimaging; school; classroom; educational interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Application of Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep brain stimulation; movement; disorder; brain mechanism; new technology; computational modeling; plasticity; predictive effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Perceptual Learning and Cortical Plasticity
edited by Mario Trevino
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1835 | Submission Open
Keywords: perceptual learning; cortical plasticity; synaptic plasticity; neural network models; sensory modalities; neurophysiology; structural plasticity; behavioral neuroscience; rehabilitation neuroscience; experience-dependent plasticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Aging Neuroscience submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1657 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging neuroscience; artificial intelligence; brain aging; big data acquisition; chatbots; deep learning; generative AI; robotic assistance; virtual coaches for active aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Neurodegeneration
edited by and Maximiliano Rovegno
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1286 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; acute brain injuries; brain trauma; spreading depression; synaptic plasticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Research on Brain Health and Dementia: Prevention and Early Detection of Cognitive Decline and Dementia—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain health; dementia; mild cognitive impairment; Alzheimer's disease; preventive intervention; early detection and diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Application of Invasive and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques in Neurological Disorders
edited by Vincenzo Levi and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep brain stimulation (DBS); magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS); transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS); vagus nerve stimulation (VNS); brain– machine interface; brain stimulation; non-invasive brain stimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Beyond the Brain: Merging Embodied Mind and AI in the Clinical Neuroscience of Psychotherapy submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 452 | 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)
Neuromorphic Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Retrospective and Prospective
edited by Vassilis Cutsuridis
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromorphic artificial intelligence; deep learning; sensory recognition; cognitive function; cognitive robotics; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
From Brain Circuits to Behavior: A Neuroendocrine Perspective
edited by María Elena Hernández-Aguilar, Fausto Rojas-Durán, and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: hormones; nervous system; molecular biology; neuroplasticity; stress; cancer; biomarkers; circadian rhythms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Cellular and Molecular Study of Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); Schizophrenia; Bipolar disorder; Intellectual disability (ID); Cognitive disorders; Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); Parkinson’ s disease (PD); Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
New Approaches in the Exploration of Parkinson’s Disease submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14956 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; neurodegenerative disorders; nonmotor symptoms; quality of life; cognition; olfactory deficits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
The Rehabilitation of Neurologic Disorders submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6579 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurologic rehabilitation; neuroplasticity; stroke recovery; traumatic brain injury; neurodegenerative diseases; robotic therapy; virtual reality rehabilitation; cognitive rehabilitation; motor function recovery; advanced therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Advances in Global Sleep and Circadian Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4053 | 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)
Studies in Human Performance and Experience: Neuroscience and Functional Brain Imaging: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3316 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive load; mental workload; functional brain imaging; fNIRS; fMRI; EEG; eye tracking; learning; training; human-autonomy teaming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
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