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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Promising Horizons for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fragile X Syndrome submission deadline 21 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: fragile X syndrome; intellectual disability; autism spectrum disorder; clinical trials; placebo effect; quantitative measures; clinical translational investigations; basic sciences; fragile X messenger ribonuclear protein (FMRP); genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Neuroscience)
Advances of AI in Neuroimaging submission deadline 22 Oct 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 13535 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; machine learning; deep learning; neuroimaging; brain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Insight in the Application of Rehabilitation Devices in Neurological Disease submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2175 | 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)
Application of Brain Imaging in Mental Illness
edited by Kristina Hennig-Fast
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; brain imaging; mental illnesses; psychiatric disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
The Role of the Cerebellum in Motor and Non-motor Behaviours
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebellum; motor; neuromodulation; motor learning; sensorimotor control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Recent Advances in Pain Research submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11887 | 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)
Cognitive Impairments after Brain Injury
edited by Vasileios Papaliagkas and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurorehabilitation; neuropsychology; traumatic brain injury (TBI); neuroplasticity; cognitive rehabilitation; brain imaging techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Olfactory System and Brain Diseases: Investigating the Related Structures, Neurocircuits, and Functional Mechanisms
edited by David M. Coppola
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s; Parkinson’ s; Huntington’ s; MS; depression; anxiety; disorder; olfactory bulbectomy; anosmia; smell
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Advances in ADHD—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7914 | 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)
Translational Omics in Neurodegenerative and Neurodevelopmental Disorders submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4514 | Submission Open
Keywords: Neurodegeneration; Neurodevelopment; Omics; Translation regulation; Diagnostic biomarkers; Therapeutic targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Emerging Topics in Brain-Computer Interface
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4262 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain-computer interface (BCI); BCI applications; BCI control signals; online BCI control; closed-loop neurotechnology; feature extraction; machine learning; classification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
Neural Mechanisms and Patterns of Auditory Processes and Their Influence on Cognition
edited by , Garrett Cardon and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1434 | 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)
Clinical Research on Parkinson’s Disease: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by , Matilde Otero-Losada and Francisco Capani
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; disease-modifying therapies; clinical research; epidemiology; non-motor symptoms; quality of life; technology; observational studies; randomized controlled trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Exploring the Role of Music in Cognitive Processes
edited by Marta Olivetti Belardinelli
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: music processing; dynamic processes; cognitive processes; shared communication; emotions; attention; memory; problem-solving; decision-making; creativity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Neuroscience)
Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Disorders: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
edited by Fengru Tang and Jianxin Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders; molecular mechanisms; omics; therapeutic approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Neurobiological Mechanisms of Stress Resilience and Susceptibility: Potential Targets for Psychopharmacology
edited by Elaine Gavioli
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: stress; resilience; vulnerability; psychiatric disorders; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Sensory Function and Perception in Dementia
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: ageing  ; cognitive decline  ; objectively measured effects of sensory dysfunction in people with cognitive decline  ; subjective reports of sensory dysfunction in people with cognitive decline
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Contribution of Eye Movements in Assessment of Deficits and Neurorehabilitation after a Stroke submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1368 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye movements (saccades; vergence; vestibular; optokinetic); visual deficits (hemineglect; hemianopsia; scotoma); eye movement training; attention; equilibrium; spasticity; quality of life; cognitive executive functions; AI machine; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Neural Circuits for Pain Modulation
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; neural circuits; neuromodulation; optogenetics; chemogenetics; multi-channel recording; miniature microscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience of Pain)
Adeno-Associated Virus-Based Gene Therapy for Neurological Disorders
edited by and Shibi Likhite
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene therapy; AAVs; neurological disorders; neurological disorders; vitro model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Advanced Applications of Brain–Computer Interfaces in Neuroscience submission deadline 11 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive enhancement; neurorehabilitation; real-time neural monitoring; virtual reality integration; neural feedback; neuroplasticity; machine learning interfaces; brain– machine collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
Advanced Clinical Technologies in Treating Neurosurgical Diseases
edited by Franco Servadei, Kenan Arnautovic and Roberto Stefini
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: augmented and virtual reality; intraoperative neuroimaging; minimally invasive neurosurgery; neurophysiological monitoring; robotics in neurosurgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Unraveling Brain Networks of Neurological Disorders with Advanced Imaging Technology
edited by Edward Ofori
submission deadline 18 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; neuroimaging advances; brain connectivity; high-resolution MRI; functional MRI; neural biomarkers; pathophysiology; intervention strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Neurorehabilitation, Physical Activity & the Brain: The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance
edited by Quincy Almeida
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognition; memory; neurorehabilitation; Parkinson’ s; mild cognitive impairment; gait; balance; physical activity; navigation; dementia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for the Study and the Treatment of the Brain
edited by Raffaella Ricci
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-invasive brain stimulation; TMS; tDCS; tACS; TES; cognition; perception; treatment; neurological disorders; psychiatric disorders; neuromodulation; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Exploring Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Where Do We Stand?
edited by Sonia Dollfus, Ingrid Melle and Ann Faerden
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: schizophrenia; negative symptoms; brain imaging; pathophysiology; scales; cognitive remediation; physical activity; neurostimulation; social rehabilitation; neurotransmitter; drugs; quality of life; treatment; antipsychotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Opportunities and Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disorders of Consciousness
edited by Yang Bai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2761 | Submission Open
Keywords: disorders of consciousness; unresponsive wakefulness syndrome; minimally conscious state; neuromodulation; neuroimaging; electrophysiology; neurorehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Understanding the Link between Neurological and Mental Health: Recent Advances in Neuropsychiatry
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 946 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; psychiatric disorders; neuropsychiatric disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurocognitive disorders; neurobiology; neuroimaging; neuropsychology; neuropsychopharmacology; non-pharmacological interventions
The Biomarkers, Symptoms, and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; progression; disease activity; symptoms; biomarkers; blood; cerebrospinal fluid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Molecular and Cellular Biology of Brain Tumors and Neuro-Oncology
edited by Rafael Roesler
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: glioma; medulloblastoma; ependymoma; brain cancer; central nervous system tumor; neuro-oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Genetics of Parkinson's Disease: Discoveries and Therapeutics
edited by Eng King Tan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; genes; animal models; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Cognition Training: From Classical Methods to Technical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain stimulation; non-invasive; neuroenhancement; home use training; digital applications; neurodegenerative diseases; cognitive training; intervention; neurofeedback
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
The Role of Glial Cells in the Neuro-Vascular Unit in Health and Disease submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 801 | Submission Open
Keywords: glial cells; astrocytes; microglia; oligodendrocytes; neuro-vascular unit; central nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroglia)
Clinical and Biological Characterization of Psychiatric Disorders submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical; biological; subtyping; psychiatric disorders; neural basis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
New Insights into Cerebral Veins and Dural Sinuses Thrombosis
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebral vein and intracranial dural sinus thrombosis (CVT); thrombophilia; isolated intracranial hypertension; non-enhanced computer tomography (NECT) of the head; computer tomography venography (CTV); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head; magnetic resonance venography (MRV); anticoagulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Language Disorders and Cognitive Aging
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: major neurocognitive disorders; cognitive function; episodic memory; language deficits; language impairments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurolinguistics)
Using Neuroimaging to Explore the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (AD/ADRD)
edited by Anees Abrol
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease (AD); Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD); neuroimaging; preclinical AD/ADRD; preclinical biomarkers; early diagnosis; precision medicine; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); structural MRI (sMRI); functional MRI (fMRI); diffusion-weighted MRI (dMRI); positron emission tomography (PET); single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders submission deadline 27 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; deep brain stimulation; tremor; dystonia; Tourette’ s syndrome; technology; genetics; imaging; electrophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders)
From Visual Perception to Consciousness
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1528 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
New Approaches in the Exploration of Parkinson’s Disease submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 862 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; neurodegenerative disorders; nonmotor symptoms; quality of life; cognition; olfactory deficits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
New Advances in the Development of New Drugs and Treatment Targets for Brain Cancers (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: gliomas; targeted therapy; blood– brain barrier; tumor microenvironment; molecular and cellular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Molecular Motors in Neuronal Homeostasis and Neurodegeneration
edited by and Ana Filipa Sobral
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular motors; kinesins; dynein; myosins; neuronal homeostasis; neuronal development; cellular trafficking; synaptic plasticity; biomarkers of early diagnosis; neurodegeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Collection Series: Neurorehabilitation Insights in 2024 submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidisciplinary approach; gait analysis; robotics; VR; AI; metaverse; neuromodulation; acquired brain injury; neurodegenerative disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
New Insights into Sleep-Related Studies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep; REM sleep; circadian rhythm; melatonin; mood disorders; delta sleep; clock genes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience)
Cognitive Impairment and Related Complications of Stroke: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
edited by and Pasquale Moretta
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropsychological deficits; behavioral symptoms; functional outcomes; cognitive rehabilitation; stroke; post-stroke cognitive impairment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Translational Neuroanatomy: Recent Updates and Future Perspectives submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroanatomy; clinical neuroscience; central or peripheral nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Cytokines and Chemokines as Regulators of Brain Function under Physiological and Pathophysiological Conditions
edited by
submission deadline 23 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytokines; chemokines; neurodegeneration; neurological and psychiatric disorders; addiction; regulation of ion channel function; synaptic plasticity; brain cell communication; neuronal activity; learning and memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Recent Advances in Neurorehabilitation: Emerging Techniques and Technologies submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurorehabilitation; neuroimaging; robotic rehabilitation; virtual reality therapy; neuroprosthetics; brain– computer interfaces; pharmacological interventions; functional recovery; neuroplasticity; cognitive rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Selected Papers from the 4th International Electronic Conference on Brain Sciences
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavioral neuroscience; systems neuroscience; neurotechnology and neuroimaging; neuropsychology; neurodegenerative diseases; cognitive neuroscience; clinical neuroscience; molecular and cellular neuroscience; neurorehabilitation
Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sensorimotor Learning and Plasticity: Novel Advances and Future Perspectives
edited by Giacomo Guidali
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensorimotor learning; brain plasticity; cognitive neuroscience; neurophysiology; non-invasive brain stimulation; EEG; neuromodulation; motor system; visual system; somatosensory system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
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