Special Issues

Brain Sciences publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Perfusion and Functional MRI in Basic and Clinical Neuroscience
edited by and Li Zhao
submission deadline 17 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3617 | Submission Open
Keywords: MRI; fMRI; arterial spin labeling; dynamic susceptibility contrast; functional connectivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Sports-Related Concussion Update submission deadline 17 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality; neuroscience; neurotechnology; neurorehabilitation; cognitive training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Immune Responses to Viruses in the Central Nervous System submission deadline 20 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2156 | Submission Open
Keywords: vrus infection; neuroinvasion; immune response; immune imbalance; central nervous system; antiviral immunity to CNS infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurovirology)
Neuroprosthetics and Brain-Machine Interactions: Today and Tomorrow submission deadline 20 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-rehabilitation; neural prostheses; neural codes; neural stimulation; neural implants; neural  decoding algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Reward Processing in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5387 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance use; addiction; reward circuitry; reward-seeking behavior; withdrawal symptoms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Recent Advances in Neuroinformatics submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3607 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational neuroscience; experimental data analysis; neuroinformatics; brain– computer interface; neuroengineering; machine learning; stochastic neuron models; information theory; parameter estimation; imaging techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
Addiction and Neuroinflammation
edited by Nasim Maleki and Benjamin Thompson
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1379 | Submission Open
Keywords: alcohol use disorder; alcoholism; alcohol abuse; alcohol dependence; inflammation; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; pro-inflammatory cytokines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Impact of COVID-19 on the Brain and Cognition submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19; cognition; neuroinvasion; neuroinflammation; cognitive deficit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Eye Movements and Cognitive Neuroscience
edited by Werner M. Graf
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye movements; scanning; fixation; VOR; smooth pursuit; memory; emotion; attention; decision making; aversion; cognitive function; development; aging; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Central Aspects of Tinnitus: Advances in Mechanisms and Neuromodulation submission deadline 29 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2184 | Submission Open
Keywords: tinnitus; hyperacusis; hearing disorders; auditory pathway; neuromodulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Neurobiological Mechanisms and Novel Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
edited by Survjit Cheeta and Andrew J Grottick
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | Submission Open
Keywords: anhedonia; animal models of depression; antidepressants; cognition/cognitive biases; cognitive behavioural therapy; diathesis/stress model; depression; emotional processing; mood; neurobiology of antidepressants; neurobiology of depression; stress; treatment-resistant depression; vulnerability to depression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
New Insights in Psychiatric Disorder Psychopharmacology submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23293 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychopharmacology; psychiatry psychopharmacology; youth psychopharmacology; new treatment targets in psychiatry; personalized psychiatry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Advances of AI in Neuroimaging submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10408 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; machine learning; deep learning; neuroimaging; brain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Recent Advances in Assessment and Rehabilitation of Individuals with Communication and Language Disorders
edited by , Nafsika Ziavra, Louiza Voniati and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4042 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifespan speech and language disorders; lifespan communication disorders; lifespan voice and swallowing disorders; assessment; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Innovation in Brain Tumor Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3685 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumors; gliomas; immunotherapy; angiogenesis; check-point inhibitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Clinical Research on Mood Disorders: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by and Nihit Gupta
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2794 | Submission Open
Keywords: treatment-resistant depression; mood disorders; bipolar disorders; biomarkers; neuroimaging; challenges; opportunities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Application of Nerve Stimulation: Current Status and Future Directions
edited by and Hee Young Kim
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open
Keywords: acupuncture; neuroanatomy; neuroimaging; neuromodulation; peripheral nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Neuropeptides and Hormones in Mental Health Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1834 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropeptide; mental disorder; oxytocin; corticotrophin-releasing hormone; orexin; Neuropeptide Y; melanocortins; galanin; substance P
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Movement Behaviours, Cognitive Function and Psychological Wellbeing across an Individual’s Lifespan
edited by , and Ruth Boat
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1503 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; sedentary behaviour; movement; exercise; sport; attention; working memory; perception; executive function; psychological wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Plasticity and Regeneration in the Olfactory System
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1502 | Submission Open
Keywords: olfactory; plasticity; regeneration; neurogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
How Can Psychotic Disorders Be Prevented and Treated?
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1233 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosis; psychotic disorders; stimulant-induced psychosis; clinical high risk; schizophrenia; antipsychotic medication; prevention; intervention; maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Advances toward a New Generation of Neural Interfaces Based on Minimally Invasive Technologies submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimally invasive neural interfaces; electronic implants; wireless power transfer; communication protocols for implants; biosignal acquisition and processing; stimulation and sensing applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Understanding the Neurobiology of Social Withdrawal and Avoidance: Exploring Brain Structure, Function, Neural Processes, and Biological Markers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: social withdrawal; avoidance behaviour; loneliness; neurobiology; neuropsychology; brain structure; brain function; neural processes; biological markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropsychology)
Unraveling the Neurobiology of Aggression and Violence
edited by Kyle Gobrogge
submission deadline 1 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open
Keywords: aggression; violence; neurobiological therapies; optogenetics; DREADDs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Clinical Research on Brain Tumor: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 5 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurologic cancer; oncogenesis; prognosis; classification; biomolecular markers; therapeutic agents; radionucleotide; immunotherapy; cell therapy; gene therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Advanced Studies of the Neuron Model of Neurodegenerative Diseases submission deadline 12 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1918 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; in vitro models; organotypic brain slice cultures; induced pluripotent stem cells; trans-differentiated neurons; organoids; three-dimensional culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
The Multi-System Gut–Brain Axis: Unveiling Interactions and Their Impact on Brain Health
edited by Frederico Rogério Ferreira
submission deadline 12 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut– brain axis; microbial metabolome; host gut microbiota; short-chain fatty acids; neurological disorders; brain health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Neural Mechanisms and Patterns of Auditory Processes and Their Influence on Cognition
edited by Giulia Cartocci, Garrett Cardon and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1233 | Submission Open
Keywords: hearing loss; listening effort; cochlear implant; tinnitus; psychoacoustics; brain imaging; cognitive functions; speech recognition; music; neurodevelopment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-otology and Neuro-ophthalmology)
Recent Advances in Dreaming and Sleep-Related Metacognitions
edited by , , Michael Nadorff and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep; dream; lucid dreaming; nightmare; recurrent dream; REM sleep; false awakening; REM sleep behavior disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
The Role of Glial Cells in the Neuro-Vascular Unit in Health and Disease submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: glial cells; astrocytes; microglia; oligodendrocytes; neuro-vascular unit; central nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroglia)
Application of Biomedical Optical Imaging Technology in Neurological Diseases: New Advances and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Neurobiology Research on Neurodegenerative Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14193 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; neurodegenerative disorders; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; Huntington’ s disease; movement disorders; Lewy body disease; dementia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
At the Frontiers of Neurorehabilitation: Series II
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9984 | Submission Open
Keywords: CNS trauma; ischemic CNS injury; neurodegenerative disorders; neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; personalized therapy; optimization of clinical care; motor learning; cognitive reinforcement; motivational issues; relevant outcome measures; innovative approaches; rehabilitation devices; neuroprosthetics; brain– computer interfaces; clinical trials for validation; regulatory issues; activities of daily living (ADLs) autonomy; quality of life; neurodevelopmental disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Glial Mechanisms in Psychiatric Disorders Focusing on Drug Addiction, Anxiety and Depression submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: microglia; astrocyte; drug addiction; anxiety; major depressive disorder; neuroinflammation; cytokine; immune mechanisms; drugs of abuse; neuropeptides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Caregiver Burden in Movement Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Janis M. Miyasaki
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: caregiver burden; caregiver burnout; Parkinson’ s disease; atypical Parkinsonism; dystonia; Huntington’ s disease; neurodegenerative diseases; quality of life; depression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Clinical Application of Neuroimaging in Cerebral Vascular Diseases
edited by and Xiaohuan Xia
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3532 | Submission Open
Keywords: CSVD; cerebrovascular diseases; neuroimaging; mechanisms; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Insight in the Application of Rehabilitation Devices in Neurological Disease submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1660 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurorehabilitation; virtual reality; brain-computer interface; robotic rehabilitation; technological devices design; neurological disorder; digital therapeutics; tele-neurorehabilitation; robot; brain stimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Chronic Pain: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management
edited by Magdalena Boczarska-Jedynak
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1031 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; pain pharmacotherapy; botulinum toxin for pain; neuropathic pain; pain chronification; brain stimulation for pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience of Pain)
Biomarkers Identification for Neurological Diseases and Neurorehabilitation submission deadline 26 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4377 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; neurological diseases; psychiatry; Parkinson’ s disease; Alzheimer’ s disease; neurorehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Gene Regulation for Neurodegenerative Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 26 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; neurodegenerative diseases; genomics; whole transcriptome; gene regulation; RNA-based biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Neuroinflammation
edited by , Hongxing Wang and Jing Sun
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11165 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; neurodegenerative diseases; glia; cytokines; chemokines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
New Insights into Neuropharmacology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5832 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacological target; pharmacology; neurodegenerative diseases; psychiatric disorders; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
EEG and Event-Related Potentials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2297 | Submission Open
Keywords: EEG; ERP; cognitive processing; affective processing; non-conscious; brain potentials; brain imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
The Biological Underpinnings of Various Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques in Neuroscience
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; MRI; neuroimaging; Alzheimer's disease; NMR; cognitive neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
So, What? What Does Contemporary ADHD Research Tell Us about Lived Experiences?
edited by , Kate Carr-Fanning and Aoife Lynam
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: ADHD; social model; participant voice; educational inclusion; social inclusion; transition planning; family experience; early intervention; policy; advocacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Neuroscience)
Cerebellar Ataxia with Neuropathy and Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome (CANVAS): A Multisymptomatic Neurologic Disease
edited by Germán Morís
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: CANVAS; cerebellar ataxia; sensitive neuropathy; vestibular areflexia syndrome; chronic cough
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Advances in ADHD—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 5 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6858 | Submission Open
Keywords: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); diagnosis; management; neurobiology; etiology; neuropsychology; cognition; comorbidities; treatment response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Epilepsy in Childhood and Adolescence: Where Do We Stand?
edited by Paul R. Carney
submission deadline 5 May 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric epilepsy; clinical neurophysiology; epilepsy genetics; brain imaging; neuropsychology; epilepsy treatment; neuromodulation; epilepsy surgery; ketogenic diet; emergent treatments; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Recent Advances in Pain Research submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10459 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain pathophysiology; pain management; multimodal therapy; pain neurobiology; acute pain; chronic pain; neuropathic pain; postoperative pain; persistent pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience of Pain)
Research on Executive Functions by EEG and fMRI
edited by Gioele Gavazzi
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: executive function; cognition; electroencephalography; EEG; functional magnetic resonance imaging; fMRI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
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