Journal of Brain Sciences (JBS) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of brain structure, function, and disorders across the lifespan. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for the publication of high-quality original research, reviews, short communications, and clinical studies that contribute to the growing body of knowledge in neuroscience and related disciplines.
JBS aims to promote scientific discovery and innovation by publishing research that enhances our understanding of neural mechanisms underlying cognition, behavior, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and brain health. The journal encourages both basic and translational research that bridges laboratory findings with clinical applications and supports the development of novel diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies.
Studies involving both human participants and animal models are welcomed. Research employing advanced methodologies, including neuroimaging, electrophysiological recording, genetic manipulation, molecular and cellular approaches, computational modeling, and pharmacological interventions, is particularly encouraged.
The Journal of Brain Sciences welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
1. Cognitive Neuroscience
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Learning and memory
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Attention and perception
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Language and communication
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Decision-making and executive functions
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Social and affective neuroscience
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Consciousness and cognition
2. Neurobiology and Cellular Neuroscience
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Neural development and plasticity
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Synaptic transmission and signaling
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Neurogenesis and neural regeneration
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Molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain function
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Neurodegeneration and neuroprotection
3. Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience
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Neurological disorders and diseases
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Stroke and cerebrovascular disorders
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Epilepsy and seizure disorders
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Movement disorders
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Neurodegenerative diseases
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Clinical neurophysiology
4. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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Psychiatric disorders and mental health
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Mood and anxiety disorders
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Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
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Addiction and substance-use disorders
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Behavioral and cognitive therapies
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Neuropsychiatry
5. Neuropharmacology and Psychopharmacology
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Drug mechanisms and targets in the nervous system
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Therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders
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Psychotropic medications and behavioral effects
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Experimental pharmacology
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Drug development and neurotherapeutics
6. Neurosurgery
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Functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
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Brain tumor surgery
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Neurotrauma and critical care
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Surgical treatment of neurological disorders
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Neuroengineering and neuromodulation
7. Brain Imaging and Neuroimaging
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Functional MRI (fMRI)
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Electroencephalography (EEG)
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Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
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Multimodal imaging techniques
8. Genetics and Genomics of Brain Function
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Neurogenetics and genetic disorders
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Gene expression and regulation
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Epigenetics in neuroscience
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Genetic manipulation and genome editing
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Precision medicine approaches
9. Electrophysiology and Neural Recording
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Cellular and systems electrophysiology
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Neural circuits and network dynamics
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Brain-computer interfaces
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Electrophysiological biomarkers
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Computational neuroscience applications
10. Translational and Integrative Neuroscience
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Bench-to-bedside neuroscience research
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Biomarker discovery and validation
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Neurotechnology and neural engineering
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Artificial intelligence in neuroscience
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Interdisciplinary approaches to brain research
By fostering collaboration among neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, pharmacologists, and related professionals, the Journal of Brain Sciences seeks to advance scientific knowledge and improve clinical practice in the field of brain and nervous system research worldwide.