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The Role of Awareness in Visuomotor Control, Perception, and Spatial Attention submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: visual awareness; visual perception; action; visuospatial attention; visuomotor integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
The Latest Perspectives on Brain Tumor Surgery and Cognitive Rehabilitation
edited by Luca Zigiotto and Silvio Sarubbo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumor surgery; awake surgery; cognitive impairments; neuropsychology; cognitive rehabilitation; structural and functional connectivity; cognitive functions; quality of life; high-grade gliomas; low-grade gliomas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Emotional Brain Development in Children
edited by Gemma Reynolds
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotional brain development; neurodevelopmental disorders; neural plasticity; genetic and environmental influences; atypical emotional development; emotional resilience and vulnerability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Immune-Mediated Disorders in Neurology and Their Management in the Era of Current and Emerging Treatments submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD); myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD); central nervous system; immune-mediated disease; disease modifying treatment; disease management; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
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 1453 | 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 1371 | 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)
Language, Communication and the Brain—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive; attention; working memory; executive functions; linguistic; language planning; speech production; fluency; sensorimotor; hearing; speech and language production; neurotypical; neurodiverse; autism; apraxia; dysarthria; stuttering; speech sound disorders; artificial intelligence; data science; theoretical; data-driven
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Trends in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
edited by Alberto Dubrovsky
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 218 | 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 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental coordination disorder; movement control; motor learning difficulties; assessment; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Eye-Tracking Monitoring of Neurological and Psychiatric Conditions Across Life Span submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2661 | Submission Open
Keywords: gaze patterns; eye tracking; mild cognitive impairment; multiple sclerosis; neurodevelopmental disorders; saccades
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral 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 1273 | 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 | Viewed by 439 | 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 421 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; lifestyle; risk factors; nutrition; pollution; sleep quality; progression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Emerging Trends in Youth Mental Health
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; adolescent mental health; young adult; stress; psychological; social media; climate change; identity development; digital health; school health services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Novel Insights into Pediatric Dystonia and Childhood-Onset Movement
edited by
submission deadline 21 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 331 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 31173 | 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 9140 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Studies of Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
edited by and Stefania Brotini
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 257 | 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)
Outcome Measures and Assessment Tools Related to Neurological and Psychological Disorders submission deadline 28 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2084 | 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 4740 | 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 1316 | 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 | Viewed by 2011 | 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 1531 | Submission Open
Keywords: auditory; music; brain rehabilitation; neuroscience; motor therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Physiological Functions of LRRK2 and Its Pathogenesis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 647 | 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 202 | 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 164 | 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 138 | 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 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; neurological disabilities; stroke; gait; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Novel Insights into Neuroinflammation and Brain Disease
edited by Vlad Pădureanu and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; multiple sclerosis; stroke; neuroinflammation; cytokines; genetic polymorphisms; brain diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Neurological Disorders: 2nd Edition submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | 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 247 | 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 118 | 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 1144 | 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 5376 | 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 | Viewed by 214 | 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 118 | 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 1856 | 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 | Viewed by 138 | 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 111 | 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 2362 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2512 | 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 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-oncology; neuroradiology; interventional radiology; brain tumor; spine tumor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Neuroeducation: Bridging Cognitive Science and Classroom Practice
edited by Yuvaraj Rajamanickam
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 192 | 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)
Language Perception and Processing
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: language; cognitive mechanism; neural mechanism; speech; perception; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Application of Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 263 | 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)
The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Neurodegeneration
edited by and Maximiliano Rovegno
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; acute brain injuries; brain trauma; spreading depression; synaptic plasticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Perceptual Learning and Cortical Plasticity
edited by Mario Trevino
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 670 | 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 | Viewed by 662 | 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)
Beyond the Brain: Merging Embodied Mind and AI in the Clinical Neuroscience of Psychotherapy submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 358 | 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 308 | 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)
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