(ISSN 2573-4407)
OBM Neurobiology is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. By design, the scope of OBM Neurobiology is broad, so as to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the field of Neurobiology that interfaces biology with the fundamental and clinical neurosciences. As such, OBM Neurobiology embraces rigorous multidisciplinary investigations into the form and function of neurons and glia that make up the nervous system, either individually or in ensemble, in health or disease. OBM Neurobiology welcomes original contributions that employ a combination of molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral approaches to report novel neuroanatomical, neuropharmacological, neurophysiological and neurobehavioral findings related to the following aspects of the nervous system: Signal Transduction and Neurotransmission; Neural Circuits and Systems Neurobiology; Nervous System Development and Aging; Neurobiology of Nervous System Diseases (e.g., Developmental Brain Disorders; Neurodegenerative Disorders).
OBM Neurobiology publishes a variety of article types (Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.). Although the OBM Neurobiology Editorial Board encourages authors to be succinct, there is no restriction on the length of the papers. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 7.6 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 13.6 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 6 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Central and Autonomic Circuits: Mechanisms, Plasticity and Therapeutic Potential
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2027 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Nesrine Harroum, PhD
1. Research Associate and Coordinator, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM), 4545 chemin Queen-Mary, Montréal, QC, Canada, H3W 1W5.
2. Associate Professor, École de kinésiologie et des sciences de l'activité physique (EKSAP), Département des sciences de l'activité physique, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), 141 avenue du Président-Kennedy, Local SB-4290 (4th étage). Montréal, QC, Canada, H2X 1Y4.
Research Interests: Physical rehabilitation; motor learning; neuroplasticity; neuroimaging; motor cortex; transcranial magnetic stimulation; exercise neuroscience; sports science
About This Topic
This special issue will examine central and autonomic circuits as interconnected systems that regulate physiological function and behavior, with a particular focus on autonomic ganglia as key integrative nodes. Beyond their classical role as peripheral relays, autonomic ganglia exhibit complex synaptic processing, neuromodulation, and adaptive plasticity.
We invite contributions that investigate the mechanisms underlying circuit function across multiple levels, including synaptic transmission, neuronal excitability, and network organization within both central and autonomic pathways. Studies may address these processes through diverse experimental approaches, including fundamental, behavioral, and interventional research. Particular emphasis will be placed on plasticity within these circuits and how it is shaped by physiological and behavioral factors such as neural activity, stress, and physical activity.
Studies using advanced methodologies—such as electrophysiology, neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and integrative physiological approaches—are encouraged to elucidate interactions between central and autonomic systems. The issue will also highlight translational perspectives, focusing on how targeting these circuits can inform therapeutic strategies for disorders involving autonomic dysregulation, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Keywords
Central nervous system; Autonomic ganglia; Neuromodulation; Electrophysiology; Motor function; Physiological regulation; Rehabilitation; Neurodegenerative diseases
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (neurobiology@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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