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Novel Understandings of Huntington’s Disease
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submission deadline 17 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: Huntington’ s disease; biomarkers in HD; genetic modifiers in HD; MRI in HD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Neuropsychological Impact and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2183 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; HIV; cancer; cardiovascular disease; neurodegeneration; aging; cognitive impairment; cognitive evaluation; quality of life; patient reported outcome (PRO) measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: Advances in the Field
edited by Ulf Jensen-Kondering and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1382 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain; neuroplasticity; motor control; sensorimotor integration; sensory input
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Addressing ADHD in Children: Contemporary Treatment Strategies
edited by Richard Gallagher
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorders); children; adolescent; executive function deficits and treatment; functional impairments; psychosocial interventions; brain activity-targeted treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Neuroregulatory Factors in Neurodevelopmental Plasticity: From Stem Cell Differentiation to Neural Circuit Maturation submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 21 | 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 | Viewed by 573 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1781 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6984 | 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
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3725 | 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 Karen Lander, Rachel Bennetts and Natalie Butcher
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1140 | 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)
Review in Neuropsychology: Advances and Future Directions submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: aphasia; attentional disorders; hemineglect; amnesia; apraxia; neurodevelopmental disorders; neuropsychological approach; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
New Insights into Mental Health Research for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | 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)
Neuroimaging of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
edited by Sheelakumari Raghavan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: Small Vessel Disease; neuroimaging; MRI; cognitive impairment; imaging biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Advances in Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
edited by Quincy J. Almeida
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | 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)
New Approaches to Prevent Neuropsychiatric Disorders Through the Control of Neuroinflammation
edited by Yoshikaszu Matsuda
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; Alzheimer's disease; microglia; neuroprotective effect; neuropsychiatric disorders; smoldering inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
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 39 | 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)
Advances in Intracranial Aneurysms
edited by Mario Zuccarello and Sudhakar Vadivelu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
Progress in Prosopagnosia Research
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: prosopagnosia; face recognition; treatment; diagnosis; development; face blindness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Neuroscience: Advances in Nanotechnologies
edited by Mohammednadim Sardoiwala
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; neurotherapeutics; neuro-oncology; nano-bioimaging; diagnosis; neural regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Advanced Research in Neuromuscular Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Mansoureh Mamarabadi
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromuscular disorders; inherited neuromuscular disorders; autoimmune neuromuscular disease; neuropathy; myopathy; neuromuscular junction disorders; motor-neuron disease; diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders; treatment of neuromuscular disorders; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Advances in Dopamine and Cognition
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submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 866 | 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 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: TBI; brain injury; partner violence; incarcerated; homeless; rehabilitation; strangulation; criminal justice system; barriers
Personalised Treatment and Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders
edited by , Zaid Awad and Mustafa Jaafar
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | 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)
Rethinking Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All
edited by Salman Zubedat
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: ADHD; autism; intellectual disability; communication disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Controversies and Challenges in Vestibular Medicine submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | 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 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain management; chronic pain; pain research; analgesia; multidisciplinary approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
The Effect of Lifestyle on Brain Aging and Cognitive Function submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 182 | 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)
Advances in Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Cognitive Function: Translational and Technological Perspectives submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 68 | 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)
Social and Emotional Processes in Interpersonal Contexts
edited by and
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1375 | 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 | Viewed by 76 | 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 36 | 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 Nerve Stimulation: Current Status and Future Directions—2nd Edition
edited by and Hee Young Kim
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1400 | Submission Open
Keywords: acupuncture; neuroanatomy; neuroimaging; neuromodulation; peripheral nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Genetic and Epigenetic Foundations of Dopaminergic Neurobiology: From Addictions Through Personality Traits and Physical Activity to the Spectrum of Reward-Driven Behaviors submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic factors; epigenetic regulation; dopaminergic system; substance use disorders; behavioral addictions; personality traits; physical activity and motivation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Climate-Related Neurological Problems and Diseases
edited by Karel Kostev
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate; heat; stroke; migraine; headache; depression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Neuroscience)
Mapping the Brain: Neural Correlates of Cognition and Mental Illness
edited by Giacomo Deste and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognition; neural circuits; neurodevelopmental disorders; mental illness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Trends and Challenges in Neuroengineering
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | 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 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; mild cognitive impairment; clinical neurophysiology; biomarkers; diagnosis; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Concussion and Its Rehabilitation
edited by and Alin Stelian Ciobică
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 14 | 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)
Current Advances in Intracranial Aneurysms: From Basic to Clinical Research
edited by Yanning Rui
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | 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 407 | 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 32 | 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
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submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1821 | 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)
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 | Viewed by 379 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: robot; brain computer interface; neurorehabilitation; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Quality of Life in Older Adults with Musculoskeletal or Neuromuscular Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
Controlling Emotion: Neural Systems and Psychological Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroplasticity; cortical-subcortical interactions; development; habit; psychopathology; intervention; regulation; cognitive strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Intracranial Pressure Management in Acute Brain Injury submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | 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)
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