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Mechanisms That Support Music Learning and Development
edited by Jennifer A. Bugos
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: music; music therapy; neurophysiological research; cognitive development; music cognition; performance; auditory processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Outcome Measures in Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: outcome measures; qualitative measures; quantitative measures; neurologic rehabilitation; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; robotic rehabilitation; movement analysis; gait analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Novel Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder
edited by Rita C Silveira and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopment; prematurity; developmental coordination disorder (DCD); executive function; life-course trajectories; mental health; brain development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Translational Neuroanatomy: Recent Updates and Future Perspectives—2nd Edition
edited by and Andrzej Żytkowski
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroanatomy; clinical neuroscience; central or peripheral nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Neuropathic Pain: From Physiopathology to Improvements in Diagnosis and Management
edited by Caren Tatiane De David Antoniazzi and Patricia Rodrigues
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropathic pain; pain mechanisms; neuroinflammation; sensitization; biomarkers; chronic pain; somatosensory system; pain diagnosis; personalized medicine; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials: Beyond Somesthesis
edited by Ana Maria Cebolla and Guy Cheron
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: somatosensory evoked potentials; EEG; brain oscillations; movement; gating; modified consciousness states; motor learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Migraine Management: Exploring Neural Clues
edited by Soma Sahai-Srivastava
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: migraine management; translational research; non-drug treatment; neural cues; non-pharmacological treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
The Role of Glia in Inflammatory Processes
edited by and Margarete Dulce Bagatini
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3517 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders; microglia; astrocytes; purinergic signaling; bioactive and natural compounds; immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology; oxidative and nitrosative stress; neuroimaging; neuroscience and behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroglia)
Language, Communication and the Brain—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 636 | 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)
Advanced Technologies and Approaches for Understanding and Treating Psychological Disorders submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological disorders; psychological well-being; psychological interventions; non-invasive brain stimulation; digital therapies; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; pharmacological interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychiatry)
Non-Invasive Neural Technology in Analysing Spinal Cord Activity
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal cord; non-invasive recording; electrophysiology; neurotechnology; signal processing; artifact reduction; wearable sensors; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Cognitive Training in Health and Disease submission deadline 22 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive training; child development; adolescence; executive functions; cognitive stimulation; mental health; neurodevelopmental disorders; healthy aging; education and cognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognitive Neuroscience)
Current Advances in Developmental Dyslexia
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental dyslexia; neuroimaging; neuropsychology; molecular genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Advances in Pediatric Neurological Disease Research
edited by Milena La Spina and
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-invasive ventilation; ultrasound; epilepsy; CNS infection; neuro-oncology; genetic disease; sindromology; polysomnography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Prenatal and Perinatal Risk Factors for Autism
edited by Gary Steinman
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal period; prenatal infection; children born preterm; pregnancy; autism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Mental Images and the Brain: From Cognitive Neuropsychology to Functional Neuroimaging
edited by
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 34 | 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)
Lucid Dreaming and Psychophysiological Correlates of States of Consciousness
edited by and Clarita Bonamino
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: lucid dreaming; states of consciousness; REM sleep; metacognition; dream phenomenology; volitional control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Advancements and Future Directions
edited by Fausto Roveta
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; neurodegenerative disorders; biomarkers; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Neuromuscular Diseases and Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 419 | 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)
Headache: Advances in Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentations and Therapeutic Options
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open
Keywords: migraine; comorbidities; pathophysiology; pharmacological interventions; non-pharmacological interventions; mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Advances in Assessment and Training of Perceptual-Motor Performance (2nd Edition) submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 140 | 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 | Viewed by 48 | 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)
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Brain Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: TMS; tCS; NIBS; plasticity; CNS; neurological disorders; psychiatric disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Aging Progression submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
Advances in Neuroinflammation and Immune Response
edited by Bojan Shutinoski
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; immune response; glial cells; blood– brain barrier; neurodegenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Risks and Mechanisms in Addiction Neuroscience Informing Treatment
edited by Amy A. Herrold
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance use disorders; risk; mechanism; neuromodulation; psychedelic; GLP-1
(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 1030 | 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)
EEG and fMRI Applications in Exploring Brain Activity
edited by and Faustino Ricardo
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
Neuropeptides, Behavior and Psychiatric Disorders
edited by Chanpreet Singh and Jin Xu
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | 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 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal cord; injury; neuromodulation; surgery; injury; innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Advances in Concussions
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1 | 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)
The Olfactory System in Health and Disease
edited by David M. Coppola
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 35 | 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)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | 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)
Palliative Care for Patients with Severe Neurological Impairment submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 957 | 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)
Plasticity of Sensory Cortices: From Basic to Clinical Research
edited by Stephanie Clarke and Sonia Crottaz-Herbette
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | 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)
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 | Viewed by 44 | 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)
Emerging Trends and Perspectives in the Neuroscience of Pain
edited by Martina Rekatsina and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | 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 5 | 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)
Advances in Immune-Mediated Disorders of the Nervous System in Childhood
edited by Martino Ruggieri and
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Novel Understandings of Huntington’s Disease
edited by
submission deadline 17 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 24 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | 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 | Viewed by 55 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 15 | 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)
Molecular and Cellular Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | 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)
Review in Neuropsychology: Advances and Future Directions submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: aphasia; attentional disorders; hemineglect; amnesia; apraxia; neurodevelopmental disorders; neuropsychological approach; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Neuroimaging of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
edited by Sheelakumari Raghavan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: Small Vessel Disease; neuroimaging; MRI; cognitive impairment; imaging biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
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 | 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)
Advanced Research in Neuromuscular Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Mansoureh Mamarabadi
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 11 | 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)
Personalised Treatment and Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders
edited by , Zaid Awad and Mustafa Jaafar
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 17 | 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 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: ADHD; autism; intellectual disability; communication disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
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