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Mechanisms Underlying the Neuropathic/Chronic Pain Development and Maintenance: Focus on Pharmacological Targets and Therapeutic Approaches
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submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropathic pain; chronic pain; mood alteration; neurons; glia cells; cytokines; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Contributions of Multisensory Processing and Integration in Successful Ageing
edited by Argiro Vatakis
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: multisensory; sensory; ageing; multisensory integration; multisensory processing; healthy ageing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Stroke: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Etiology, Treatment, and Prevention
edited by Rubens José Gagliardi
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke; cerebrovascular disease; epidemiology; thrombolysis; thrombectomy; risk factors; ischemia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6244 | Submission Open
Keywords: translational neuroscience; clinical neurophysiology; neurodegeneration; neural plasticity; neurosonology; sleep disorders; cognitive decline; non-invasive brain stimulation; nutraceuticals; neurogenetics; transcranial magnetic stimulation; dementia; vascular cognitive impairment; stroke; depression; metaplasticity; motor cortex; motor learning; neurotrophins; transcranial-focused ultrasound
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
How to Rewire the Brain—Neuroplasticity
edited by and Hui Lu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4798 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain circuits; neural networks; synaptic plasticity; neural development; network dynamics; neural coding; information processing; neuron– glia interaction; behavioral output; neurological disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Editorial Board Collection Series: Advances in Neuro-Oncology
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4322 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumors; gliomas; cytokine gene vaccine therapy; immunotherapy; angiogenesis; checkpoint inhibitors; dendritic cell therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Modulating Brain Network Dynamics Through Training: Impacts on Perception, Cognition, and Action in Health and Disorder
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3475 | Submission Open
Keywords: perception; cognition; motor actions; behavioral training; music; video game playing; neuroimaging; computational models; physical exercise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Molecular and Neuroimaging Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1844 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; biomarkers; genetic and molecular biology; connectomics; neuropathology; neuropsychological measures; dementia; preclinical models; alzheimer’ s disease; frontotemporal dementia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Neuroimaging and Biomarker-Guided Neuromodulation: Advances in Personalized Brain and Autonomic Stimulation
edited by Mohsen Mosayebi-Samani and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 775 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromodulation; brain stimulation; autonomic regulation; neuroimaging; biomarkers; AI-driven Closed-loop Systems; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS); deep brain stimulation (DBS); transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS); vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS); heart rate variability (HRV); biofeedback; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); electroencephalography (EEG); functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS); epilepsy; depression; stroke; Alzheimer; PTSD; anxiety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Understanding Human Social Cognition: Integration of Neural, Cognitive, Behavioral, Affective, and Social Determinants
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open
Keywords: social cognition; neural; cognitive; affective; social determinants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
The Impact of Self and Reward on Cognitive Processes
edited by Ada Kritikos
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-prioritisation; memory self-reference effects; source and recognition memory; decision making; value modulated attentional capture; reward bias; ownership; self-evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Advancements and Future Directions in Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback Research
edited by Meghan Martz, Scott Peltier and Stefanie Russman Block
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurofeedback; real-time fMRI; neuromodulation; imaging methods; self-regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Exploring the Neurobiology of the Sensory-Motor System
edited by and Hubert Löffler
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory; perception; motor; execution; cognitive functions; space of the brain; temporal-spatial; time dimension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Emotional Recognition and Behavioral Regulation: An Integral Perspective submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavioral regulation; emotion decoding; emotion recognition; mental disorders; personality disorders; violence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
From Diagnosis to Care: Cognitive Challenges and Innovations in Multiple Sclerosis
edited by and Brenda Viridiana Rabago-Barajas
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; neuropsychological diagnosis; diagnostic biomarkers; cognition and care; research on neurodegenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Ferroptosis in Epilepsy: From Molecular Mechanisms to Possible Therapeutic Alternatives
edited by and Jerónimo Andrés Auzmendi
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: epilepsy; ferroptosis; hypoxia; brain parenchyma; peripheral organs; iron metabolism; transferrin; hemosiderin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Artificial Intelligence in Neuropsychology: Advancing Diagnosis, Personalized Treatment, and Predictive Modeling
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submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven diagnostic tools; personalized treatment; machine learning predictive modeling; data analysis; mental health and rehabilitation; decision support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
The Neural Processes Underlying Parkinson’s Disease and Related Synucleinopathies
edited by Danielle E. Mor
submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: α -synuclein; synucleinopathies; Parkinson’ s disease; dementia with Lewy bodies; multiple system atrophy; neurodegeneration; protein aggregation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Application of MRI in Brain Diseases
edited by , and Andrea Elefante
submission deadline 6 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2149 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); medical imaging; neurological disorders; mental disorders; brain diseases; diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Clinical Studies in Alcohol Use Disorders
edited by Łukasz Mokros and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open
Keywords: AUD; suicide; suicidality; sleep; circadian rhythm; addiction therapy; cognitive functions; psychotherapy; trauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Deep into the Brain: Artificial Intelligence in Brain Diseases—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7808 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; brain diseases; neurological disorders; machine learning; deep learning; neuroimaging; neuroscience; neurophysiological measures; mental states; multimodal approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
New Advances in Surgical Treatment of Brain Injury
edited by and Luigi Valentino Berra
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1975 | Submission Open
Keywords: traumatic brain injury; intracranial compartment syndrome; invasive monitoring; non-invasive neuroimaging; decompressive craniectomy; expansion craniotomy; hinge craniotomy; endoscopic neurosurgery; brain injury management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Molecular Genetics of Neurodevelopment Disorders submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open
Keywords: genotype– phenotype correlations; epigenetics; genome editing; translational research; neuroethics; deep sequencing; functional genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
The Interplay Between the Brain, Behavior and Immunity
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submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavior; therapy; drugs; immunity; neuroinflammation; neurological/psychiatric disorders; clinical studies; in vivo/in vitro models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Using Neuroimaging Techniques to Explore the Diagnosis and Treatment of Epilepsy
edited by Friedhelm C. Schmitt
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; epilepsy; MRI; PET; MEG
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Translational Omics in Neurodegenerative and Neurodevelopmental Disorders submission deadline 17 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7975 | Submission Open
Keywords: Neurodegeneration; Neurodevelopment; Omics; Translation regulation; Diagnostic biomarkers; Therapeutic targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Computational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence: Cross-Talks and Interrelated Contributions
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submission deadline 17 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7277 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational neuroscience; cognitive neuroscience; artificial intelligence; machine learning; precision medicine; early diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
Retinal Neurochemistry and Development
edited by Roberto Paes-de-Carvalho and Sriparna Majumdar
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3175 | Submission Open
Keywords: retina; neurochemistry; development; neurotransmitter; signaling pathways; cultures; neuron– glia interactions; synapses; neuronal differentiation; neuritogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Motor Control and Learning
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: transcranial magnetic stimulation; non-invasive; motor; sensorimotor; intracortical; neuroplasticity; basic neuroscience; clinical neuroscience; dual-site TMS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-Stroke and Progressive Aphasias
edited by Sigfus Kristinsson and Sladjana Lukic
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-stroke aphasia; primary progressive aphasia; lesion– symptom mapping; neuroimaging; speech and language treatment; neural markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Neuropsychological Exploration of Spatial Cognition and Navigation submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1460 | Submission Open
Keywords: spatial memory; neuropsychological; spatial navigation; cognitive disorder; Alzheimer’ s disease; spatial cognition; dementia; brain Function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
New Horizons in Multisensory Perception and Processing—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 24 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemosensory perception; multisensory perception; haptic perception; auditory perception; multisensory processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Advances in Emotion Processing and Cognitive Neuropsychology
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submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotion processing; cognitive neuropsychology; affective neuroscience; emotion regulation; executive functions; neuroimaging (fMRI; EEG); non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS; tDCS); psychophysiological measures; age-related differences; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Blood–Brain Barrier: Latest Research
edited by Richard A. Hawkins and Jacinthe Gingras
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: central nervous system; blood– brain barrier transport; receptor; transcytosis; therapeutic; neurovascular unit; translation; development; disease; membranes; astrocytes; nutrient; homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment of Stroke and Cerebral Aneurysms: A Call for Innovative Research Submissions
edited by , Ram Kadirvel and Ajay Malhotra
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6298 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke; cerebral aneurysms; minimally invasive surgical; imaging; neurovascular
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Relationships Between Disordered Sleep and Mental Health
edited by Anne M. Fink
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3713 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian rhythms; depression; genetics and genomics; rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder; schizophrenia; sleep deprivation; shift– work sleep disorder; substance use disorder; suicide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
The Neuroscience of Decision-Making: Linking the Brain, Behavior, and Society
edited by Bruno Kluwe-Schiavon and Giorgio Manenti
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1747 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making; neural circuits; social cognition; moral dilemmas; adaptive behaviors; biopsychosocial factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Defining Emotion: A Collection of Current Models
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1317 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotion; affect; affection; affective processing of feelings; mood; cognitive processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Frontotemporal Dementia: Behavioural and Neuroimaging Studies submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open
Keywords: frontotemporal dementia; neuroimaging; behaviour
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Editorial Board Collection Series: Neuro-Otorhinolaryngology—Bridging Sensory Impairments and Central Nervous System Disease in the Head and Neck submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: hearing loss; vertigo; dysphonia; dysphagia; imbalance; tinnitus; hyposmia; parosmia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Generality and Specificity of Reading Processes
edited by Sendy Caffarra
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: reading; assessment; training; development; acquisition; behavior; electrophysiology; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Drug Development for Schizophrenia
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: antipsychotics; biomarkers; glutamatergic modulation; schizophrenia treatment; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Treatment-Resistant Depression
edited by Yuliya O. Knyahnytska
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: treatment resistant depression; hard-to-treat mood disorders; innovative interventions; therapeutic brain stimulation interventions; neuromodulation interventions; novel psychotropics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Chronic Non-Infectious Diseases with a High Impact on the Central Nervous System
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submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5155 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental disorders; metabolic diseases; migraine; movement disorders; multiple sclerosis; neurodegenerative diseases; stroke
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Advances in Cognitive and Psychometric Evaluation submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 646 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive assessment; psychometric evaluation; measurement innovation; advanced data analysis; affective assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience)
Pharmacy and Mental Health
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacy; mental health; pharmacists
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Interoception and Women’s Health
edited by and Jennifer Murphy
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13574 | Submission Open
Keywords: interoception; women’ s health; sex differences; healthcare disparities; reproductive health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
The Use of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Neurorehabilitation: From Diagnosis to Treatment submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13110 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotic-assisted rehabilitation; machine learning; neurological disorders; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Neuromodulation for Pain Management: Evidence of Safety and Efficacy
edited by and Rafael Tomás Andújar-Barroso
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2798 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; clinical neurostimulation; invasive neuromodulation; neurostimulation-induced plasticity; non-invasive neuromodulation; pain management; transcranial electric stimulation; transcranial magnetic stimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in Neuroscience
edited by Mohsen Ahmadi
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; computational neuroscience; deep learning; neuroimaging; brain– computer interfaces; neural signal processing; cognitive modeling; neurodegenerative diseases; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
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