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Prenatal and Perinatal Risk Factors for Autism
edited by Gary Steinman
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal period; prenatal infection; children born preterm; pregnancy; autism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Lucid Dreaming and Psychophysiological Correlates of States of Consciousness
edited by and Clarita Bonamino
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open
Keywords: lucid dreaming; states of consciousness; REM sleep; metacognition; dream phenomenology; volitional control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Mental Images and the Brain: From Cognitive Neuropsychology to Functional Neuroimaging
edited by
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental imagery; visual perception; dorsal visual stream; ventral visual stream; object; spatial; brain lesion; functional brain imaging; aphantasia; hyperphantasia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Neuromuscular Diseases and Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5331 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromuscular diseases; osteoporosis; fractures; muscle weakness; muscle intolerance; shoulder dysfunction; myopathy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Advancements and Future Directions
edited by Fausto Roveta
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5220 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; neurodegenerative disorders; biomarkers; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Brain Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open
Keywords: TMS; tCS; NIBS; plasticity; CNS; neurological disorders; psychiatric disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Advances in Assessment and Training of Perceptual-Motor Performance (2nd Edition) submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 898 | Submission Open
Keywords: perception; cognition; motor control; neural efficiency; traumatic brain injury; neurodegeneration; psycho-affective disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Novel Techniques in Spine Neurosurgery
edited by Maurizio Fornari, and Gabriele Capo
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: spine neurosurgery; minimally invasive spine surgery; spinal endoscopy; robotic-assisted spine surgery; spinal navigation; augmented reality in neurosurgery; biologics and spinal fusion; neuromodulation; novel surgical techniques; technological innovation in spine surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Headache: Advances in Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentations and Therapeutic Options
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: migraine; comorbidities; pathophysiology; pharmacological interventions; non-pharmacological interventions; mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Advances in Neuroinflammation and Immune Response
edited by Bojan Shutinoski
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; immune response; glial cells; blood– brain barrier; neurodegenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Aging Progression submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroaging  ; neurodegeneration  ; iPSC-derived models  ; omics technologies  ; cellular senescence  ; neuroinflammation  ; longevity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Anxiety and Mood Disorders: Novel Research on Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: anxiety disorders; mood disorders; neurotransmission; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; therapeutic strategies; pharmacological targets; cellular circuits and signaling; neuronal plasticity; inflammation; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Risks and Mechanisms in Addiction Neuroscience Informing Treatment
edited by Amy A. Herrold
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance use disorders; risk; mechanism; neuromodulation; psychedelic; GLP-1
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Application of Invasive and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques in Neurological Disorders
edited by Vincenzo Levi and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1254 | 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)
Current Basic and Clinical Approaches in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Diagnostics and Therapeutics
edited by and Gloria A. Benítez-King
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12261 | 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 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10470 | 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)
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Neurological Diseases and Neurorehabilitation
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2233 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-invasive brain stimulation; transcranial direct-current stimulation; transcranial magnetic stimulation; neurorehabilitation; neurological diseases; stroke; Parkinson's disease; multiple sclerosis; chronic pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Neuropeptides, Behavior and Psychiatric Disorders
edited by Chanpreet Singh and Jin Xu
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2211 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropeptides; psychiatric disorders; behavioral neuroscience; neuromodulation; stress and emotion; neurocircuitry; translational psychiatry; biomarkers; optogenetics; peptidergic signaling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Spinal Cord Injury: Biomarkers, Neuroimaging and Therapeutic Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal cord; injury; neuromodulation; surgery; injury; innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
EEG and fMRI Applications in Exploring Brain Activity
edited by and Faustino Ricardo
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: fMRI; EEG; resting state; data-driven analysis; machine learning; emotion; cognitive functions; aging; multimodal imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Advances in Concussions
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: concussion; mild traumatic brain injury; systematic review; concussion biomarkers; clinical trials; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Neuromorphic Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Retrospective and Prospective
edited by Vassilis Cutsuridis
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3133 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromorphic artificial intelligence; deep learning; sensory recognition; cognitive function; cognitive robotics; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience, Neuroinformatics, and Neurocomputing)
Clinical Research on Neurological Rehabilitation After Stroke
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2288 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; neurological recovery; physical therapy; cognitive rehabilitation; neuroplasticity; functional outcomes; assistive technology; virtual reality therapy; Parkinson’ s disease rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
The Olfactory System in Health and Disease
edited by David M. Coppola
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s; Parkinson’ s; Huntington’ s; MS; depression; anxiety; disorder; olfactory bulbectomy; anosmia; smell; limbic system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
The Role of Multimodal Imaging in Assessing the Biology and Staging of Neurodegenerative Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: amyloid beta; phosphorylated tau; alpha-synuclein; neuronal loss; neuromelanin; iron content; cardiac denervation; dopaminergic cell loss
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Rehabilitation Strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: traumatic brain injury; neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; cognitive rehabilitation; virtual reality; community reintegration; tele-rehabilitation; neurostimulation; translational research; individualized intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Learning and Adaptation: Translational Perspectives from Basic to Applied Science
edited by John Michael Falligant and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavioral neuroscience; experimental analysis of behavior; computational behavior analysis; quantitative modeling; reinforcement learning; translational research; behavioral pharmacology; neurobehavioral mechanisms of learning; persistence and relapse; behavioral phenotyping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropathic pain; mechanisms; novel targets; natural drugs; novel synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs; monoclonal antibodies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Intracranial Aneurysms: What Do We Know So Far?
edited by Alessio Albanese and Giuseppe Esposito
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracranial aneurysms; clipping; endovascular therapy; stenting; coiling; cerebral vasospasm; cerebrovascular diseases; microneurosurgery; subarachnoid hemorrhage; bypass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Inflammation, Stress, and Comorbidity in Psychiatry: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
edited by Heline Mirzakhanian
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune biomarkers in psychiatry; neuroinflammation; precision neuropsychiatry; risk mechanisms; comorbidity models; HPA axis dysregulation; anti-inflammatory treatments; psychiatric and physical comorbidity; cytokine signaling; microglial activation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Neural Correlates of Cognitive Workload and Learning: Portable Brain Monitoring During Skill Acquisition and Real-World Task Performance
edited by Adrian Curtin, Sebastien Scannella, and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: portable neuroimaging; wearable brain sensing; skill acquisition; expertise development; motor learning; cognitive workload; fNIRS/EEG applications; neural efficiency; closed-loop training; neurostimulation (tDCS/rTMS/FUS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Balance: Multisensory Integration and Rehabilitation Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: multisensory integration; balance and gait disorders; vestibular; visual; and somatosensory assessment; postural control; sensorimotor dysfunction; neurodegenerative diseases (e.g.; Parkinson’ s; PSP); stroke and brain injury; motor rehabilitation; virtual and augmented reality; neuroplasticity; fall risk and prevention; wearable technology and kinematic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Language Perception and Processing
edited by
submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4835 | Submission Open
Keywords: language; cognitive mechanism; neural mechanism; speech; perception; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Palliative Care for Patients with Severe Neurological Impairment submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3818 | Submission Open
Keywords: severe neurological impairment; neurological chronic disease; palliative care; early palliative care; nursing competencies; advance care planning; caregiver support; mental Illness of Healthcare professionals; non pharmacological and complementary treatment; bio-psyco-social and existential needs of patient and caregiver
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Advances in LRRK2 and Other Pathological Mechanisms of Parkinson's Disease
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2843 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson's disease; leucine-rich repeat kinase 2; dopaminergic neuronal death; neurodegenerative disease; neuroinflammation; neuroprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Editorial Board Collection Series: Innovative Research in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience for Regulation of Cell Death Mechanisms for Functional Neuroprotection
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2761 | Submission Open
Keywords: apoptosis; autophagy; artificial intelligence; CRISPR; demyelination; ferroptosis; inflammasomes; microRNAs; necrosis; neuroprotection; organoids; PANoptosis; animal and cellular models of neurological diseases and injuries; proteases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Research Progress on the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson Disease
edited by Giulia Carli and Prabesh Kanel
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1758 | 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)
Burnout, Adjustment Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Risk Factors, Impact, Preventive Strategies and Treatment Options
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1677 | Submission Open
Keywords: burnout; AD; PTSD; psychosocial risk; AI; prevention; diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Dementia and Cognitive Decline in Aging
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open
Keywords: dementia; cognitive impairment; Alzheimer’ s disease; mild cognitive impairment (MCI); neurodegeneration; cognitive aging; biomarkers; cognitive resilience; cognitive reserve
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Plasticity of Sensory Cortices: From Basic to Clinical Research
edited by Stephanie Clarke and Sonia Crottaz-Herbette
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: tonotopy; retinotopy; somatotopy; vestibular; olfactory; gustatory; training-induced plasticity; postlesional plasticity; cochlear implant; prostheses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Emerging Trends and Perspectives in the Neuroscience of Pain
edited by Martina Rekatsina and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroscience of pain; neuroimaging techniques; neuromodulation therapies; pain mechanisms; chronic pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Shaping the Brain in Sleep: Neurodevelopmental Mechanisms Across the Lifespan
edited by Sally Staton, Jasneek Chawla and Kartik Iyer
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep; brain development; neurodevelopment; sensitive periods; napping; genetic and environmental influences; early childhood; adolescents; adulthood; lifespan development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
Neuroimmune Crosstalk in Neurological Disorders: Mechanistic Insights to Therapeutic Interventions
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; neuroimmune system; glial cell dynamics; immune cell trafficking; cyto-kine signaling; neurological disorders; immune modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Stress and Trauma Revisited: Oxytocin, Sociostasis, and Hormesis—Missing Pieces of an Evolving Puzzle
edited by C. Sue Carter, Marcy Kingsbury and Hans Nazarloo
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxytocin; vasopressin; stress; sociostasis; hormesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Psychiatry and Addiction: A Multi-Faceted Issue—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: addiction spectrum disorders; substance misuse; dual disorders; alcohol misuse; prescription drug misuse; 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 (NPSs); prescription drug misuse; brain– gut axis; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Advances in Immune-Mediated Disorders of the Nervous System in Childhood
edited by Martino Ruggieri and
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune encephalitis; pediatric neuroinflammation; immune-mediated CNS disorders; childhood multiple sclerosis; MOG antibody disease; neuroimmunology; immunotherapy in children; neuromyelitis optica
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
New Perspectives on Language Processing in Aging
edited by Andrea Marini
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; language; cognition; phonology; lexical skills; grammatical skills; pragmatics; discourse; neuropsychology of language
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Gait and Balance Analysis in Parkinson’s Disease
edited by Timothy Adam Thrasher
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; gait; postural instability; falls; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Clinical Translation in Disorders of Consciousness: New Pathways and Challenges submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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 2988 | 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)
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