MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Neurosciences
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field dedicated to understanding the complex and intricate workings of the nervous system. This field encompasses the study of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, investigating their structure, function, development, and abnormalities. Neuroscientists integrate knowledge from biology, psychology, chemistry, physics, and computer science with the aim of understanding fundamental mechanisms underlying neural activities and how the brain processes information, regulates behavior, and enables cognitive functions such as memory, emotion, and decision-making.
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Neurosciences has a mission to publish recent advances in this field that have profound implications for understanding the nervous system, treating neurological disorders and overall improving mental health. These journals will collaborate to offer the scientific community the most up-to-date research and discoveries within the field of neuroscience.
The nine participating journals include:
- Brain Sciences—focuses on cutting-edge research across the entire field of brain sciences, involving all branches of neuroscience. Brain Sciences is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Stephen D. Meriney (Department of Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, USA);
- Neurology International—focuses on the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, mainly in clinical neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, affective neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and neurogenetics. Neurology International is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Junji Yamauchi (Laboratory of Molecular Neurology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Japan);
- NeuroSci—focuses on molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience, cognitive repair, and brain functions, primarily in the branches of cellular neuroscience, molecular neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, and cognitive neuroscience. NeuroSci is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. François Ichas (Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives, CNRS et Université de Bordeaux, France);
- Clinical and Translational Neuroscience—translates or develops basic neuroscience research into novel clinical neuroscience applications and therapies, primarily in clinical neuroscience. Clinical and Translational Neuroscience is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Claudio Bassetti (Department of Neurology, Inselspital University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland);
- Neuroglia—focuses on research related to the numerous roles of glial cells in maintaining and repairing nervous system function, primarily in molecular neuroscience and clinical neuroscience. Neuroglia is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jessica Filosa (Department of Physiology, Augusta University, USA);
- Psychiatry International—focuses on clinical psychiatry and biological psychiatry research with a focus on affective neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Psychiatry International is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Paolo Girardi (Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy);
- Clocks & Sleep—publishes original research covering all aspects of biological rhythms and sleep in all organisms and focuses on genetic, molecular, biochemical, neurological, neuroendocrine, behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and epidemiological factors and brain imaging, dreams, modeling, shiftwork, and clinical approaches and/or topics. Clocks & Sleep is led by Editors-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Christian Cajochen (Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel, Centre for Chronobiology, Switzerland) and Prof. Dr. Paul Franken (Center for Integrative Genomics, University of Lausanne, Switzerland);
- Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease—focuses on all types of dementia, with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and studies on memory. Biological studies that focus on molecular and cellular aspects of disease onset and progression as well as clinical studies are welcome. Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Magda Tsolaki (1st Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece).
- Neuroimaging (ISSN 3042-8807) focuses on the progress and future trends in neuroimaging, while promoting technological innovation and accelerating clinical transformation and applications. Neuroimaging is led by two Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Christopher Nimsky and Prof. Dr. Miriam H. A. Bopp (University Hospital Marburg, Marburg University, Germany).
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Launch Year |
Impact Factor (2024) |
CiteScore (2024) |
First Decision (Median Days) |
Acceptance to Publication (Median Days) |
APC (CHF) |
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2011 |
2.8 |
5.6 |
17.6 |
2.5 |
2200 |
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2009 |
3.0 |
4.8 |
21.5 |
3.6 |
1800 |
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2020 |
2.0 |
/ |
23.3 |
4.7 |
1200 |
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2017 |
1.1 |
/ |
16.9 |
8.5 |
1200 |
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2018 |
/ |
/ |
28.2 |
2.6 |
1200 |
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2020 |
1.1 |
2.0 |
27.2 |
6.3 |
1200 |
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2019 |
2.1 |
4.2 |
27.8 |
3.6 |
1600 |
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2023 |
/ |
/ |
29.9 |
24.1 |
1000 |
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2025 |
/ |
/ |
19 |
8 |
1000 |
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Selected Topics:
- “Applications of Biomedical Technology and Molecular Biological Approach in Brain Diseases”;
- “Diagnosis and Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke”;
- “Translational Advances in Neurodegenerative Dementias”.
Selected Articles:
Brain Sciences
“Artificial Intelligence Frameworks to Detect and Investigate the Pathophysiology of Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)”
Neurology International
“Long COVID, the Brain, Nerves, and Cognitive Function”
NeuroSci
“The Probable Infectious Origin of Multiple Sclerosis”
Clinical and Translational Neuroscience
“The Psychoneurobiology of Insomnia: Hyperarousal and REM Sleep Instability”
Neuroglia
“Glucose Transporter-2 Regulation of Male versus Female Hypothalamic Astrocyte MAPK Expression and Activation: Impact of Glucose”
Psychiatry International
“Mental Health Risk Factors Related to COVID-19 among Canadian Public Safety Professionals”
Clocks & Sleep
“Relationship between the Biological Clock and Inflammatory Bowel Disease”
Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
“Aging, Age-Related Diseases, and the Zebrafish Model”