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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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Recent Considerations for Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Therapy
edited by , , , Erik P. Pioro, , Angela Genge and Peter Bede
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; genes; environment; epigenome; TDP-43; phenotypes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders)
Recent Advances in Neuroinformatics submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3719 | 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)
Challenges and Future Trends of Neuroendocrinology-Related Diseases submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes insipidus; neuroendocrine tumors; the role of neuroendocrine axis in the development of diabetes mellitus; disease related to the brain-atrial natriuretic peptide system; disorders of the brain-angiotensin system; AI in neuroendocrinology; brain hormones (e.g.; ghrelin and galanin) in endocrine disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Animal Models of Neurological Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 22 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6146 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative disorders; motor; cognitive; oxidative stress; neuroinflammation; gene expression; animal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
New Insights into Neuropathic Pain: From Diagnosis to Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 23 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropathic pain; diagnosis; treatment; rehabilitation; outcome measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience of Pain)
The Immune System in Neurobehavioral Diseases: Research Progress
edited by Katia Mangano, and Maria Cristina Petralia
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; neurobehavioral disorders; gut– brain axis; neuroimmune interactions; central nervous system immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Deep Brain Stimulation for Cognitive Dysfunction and Psychiatric Disorders
edited by , Eduardo Joaquim Lopes Alho and Paulo Roberto Franceschini
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep brain stimulation; psychiatry; cognitive disorders; neuroscience; technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Brain Network Connectivity Analysis in Neuroscience
edited by and Sahil Bajaj
submission deadline 29 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain connectivity; brain networks; brain dynamics; brain network interactions; brain organization; fMRI; DTI; EEG; MEG; iEEG; fNIRS; cognitive functions; brain dysfunctions; brain disorders; whole-brain connectivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics)
Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4010 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromuscular diseases; autonomic dysfunctions; pain; small fiber neuropathies; Fabry disease; hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis; myasthenic disorders; myopathies; diagnosis and treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders)
Clinical Research on Mood Disorders: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by and Nihit Gupta
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2889 | Submission Open
Keywords: treatment-resistant depression; mood disorders; bipolar disorders; biomarkers; neuroimaging; challenges; opportunities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Human Movement Analysis and Postural Control Research
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromechanics; human movement; motor control; motor learning; postural control strategies; postural stability; balance; fall prevention; movement disorders; motor control models; biomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
New Advances in Functional Neurosurgery
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1179 | Submission Open
Keywords: movement disorders; Parkinson’ s disease; deep brain stimulation; epilepsy surgery; vagal nerve stimulation; trigeminal neuralgia; hemifacial spasm; neurovascular conflict syndromes; spasticity; chronic neuropathic pain; psychiatric disorders; spinal cord stimulation; microvascular decompression; intraoperative neuro-monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
The Intersection of Perceptual Learning and Motion/Form Perception submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: visual perceptual learning; form processing; motion processing; form-motion interactions; learning transfer; learning specificity; non-invasive brain stimulation techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
Reviews in Neural Control of Peripheral Function
edited by Abirami Veluchamy and Sundararajan Srinivasan
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular; peripheral circulation; sympathetic nerves; parasympathetic nerves; animal models; genetics; non-genetics/environmental
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neural Control of Peripheral Function)
Focusing on the Rhythmic Interventions in Movement Disorders
edited by Yuko Koshimori
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; parkinsonism; movement disorders; auditory rhythm; music; music-based interventions; rhythmic auditory stimulation; neurologic music therapy; neurorehabilitation; entrainment; sensorimotor synchronization; oscillatory coupling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
New Insights into Movement Generation: Sensorimotor Processes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: motor plan; somatosensation; sensory– motor integration; feedback; vision; motor execution; movement; motor control; stimulus– response mapping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Motor Neuroscience)
New Perspectives in Chronic Pain Research: Focus on Neuroimaging
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain; nociception; neuroimaging; fMRI; PET; SPECT; anatomy; function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience of Pain)
Advances in the Molecular Genetics of Neurological Disorders
edited by and Paulo Ribeiro Nóbrega
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurogenetic disorders; Parkinson’ s disease; Alzheimer's disease; neurodegenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience)
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatments for Schizophrenia
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: schizophrenia; neuroimaging; first-episode psychosis; genetics; pathogenesis; complications; antipsychotics; functional recovery; individualized treatment approach; cognitive impairment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric Diseases)
Brains at Work: How Wearable Technology May Benefit Research, Health and Everyday Life
edited by , Alessandro Vato, and Maria Elide Vanutelli
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurotechnology; cognitive neuroscience; wearable devices; neurorehabilitation; artificial intelligence; telemedicine; multi-brain neuroscience; real-world research; clinical applications; brain– computer interface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging)
Gait and Postural Control in Neurological Diseases
edited by Klaus Jahn and Carmen Krewer
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: balance; fall prevention; gait training; locomotion; multisensory control; postural control; vestibular system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurorehabilitation)
Face and Person Perception: Recent Updates and Future Perspectives
edited by and Ming Meng
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: face perception; congenital or acquired prosopagnosia; person perception; cognitive processing; social network; theory of mind; person knowledge; autism; face recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Advancements in Olfactory Research: From Physiology and Pathophysiology to Technological Aspects
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: olfaction; olfactory cortex; olfactory bulb; olfactory epithelium; odor-guided behavior; neurodegenerative disease; COVID-19
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology)
Recent Advances in Translational Neuro-Oncology
edited by Fred C. Lam and Ekkehard Matthias Kasper
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumors; neuro-oncology; neurosurgery; radiosurgery; immune-oncology; translational research; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-oncology)
Cognitive Impairments after Brain Injury
edited by Vasileios Papaliagkas and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 129 | 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 14 | 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)
Emerging Topics in Brain-Computer Interface
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3512 | 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)
Exploring the Role of Music in Cognitive Processes
edited by Marta Olivetti Belardinelli
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 86 | 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)
Sensory Function and Perception in Dementia
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 19 | 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 937 | 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)
Advanced Clinical Technologies in Treating Neurosurgical Diseases
edited by Franco Servadei, Kenan Arnautovic and Roberto Stefini
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | 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 15 | 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)
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for the Study and the Treatment of the Brain
edited by Raffaella Ricci
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 12 | 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)
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 2455 | 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 | Viewed by 116 | 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 75 | 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 56 | 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 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; genes; animal models; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Clinical and Biological Characterization of Psychiatric Disorders submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 78 | 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 78 | 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)
Using Neuroimaging to Explore the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (AD/ADRD)
edited by Anees Abrol
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 6 | 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)
New Approaches in the Exploration of Parkinson’s Disease submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 107 | 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 90 | 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 72 | 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)
New Insights into Sleep-Related Studies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 68 | 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)
Collection Series: Neurorehabilitation Insights in 2024 submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 16 | 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)
Cognitive Impairment and Related Complications of Stroke: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
edited by and Pasquale Moretta
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropsychological deficits; behavioral symptoms; functional outcomes; cognitive rehabilitation; stroke; post-stroke cognitive impairment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Neuroscience)
Translational Neuroanatomy: Recent Updates and Future Perspectives submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroanatomy; clinical neuroscience; central or peripheral nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy)
Selected Papers from the 4th International Electronic Conference on Brain Sciences
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavioral neuroscience; systems neuroscience; neurotechnology and neuroimaging; neuropsychology; neurodegenerative diseases; cognitive neuroscience; clinical neuroscience; molecular and cellular neuroscience; neurorehabilitation
The Use of Chemogenetics and Optogenetics on Understanding the Neurobiology of Brain Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemogenetics; optogenetics; DREADDs; brain disorders; neurobiology of disease
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