OBM Neurobiology

(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 2023): Submission to First Decision: 7.5 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 15.9 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 7 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)

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Special Issue

Implications of Technologies on the Brain Development in Younger Students

Submission Deadline: November 15, 2024 (Open) Submit Now

Guest Editors

María Jose Hernández Serrano, PhD

Department of Theory and History of Education, University of Salamanca, Spain

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Research interests: Innovating Digital competences, informal learning through technologies, promotion of creative and critical uses of the digital technologies, impacts of technologies on the cognitive and emotional brain.

Paula Renés Arellano, PhD

Department of Theory and History of Education, University of Cantabria, Spain

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Research interests: ICT, media literacy, values and Learning and Teaching Styles

About This Topic

This Special Issue is open to broad studies bringing about discussion on how diverse digital tools and platforms interfere or enhance brain development of children and adolescents. Much of the debate focused on harmful effects (attention or memory deficits, screen overuse and addiction, sleep disruption, or emotional among others) while other studies are presenting experiences, programs or digital games concluding noticeable improvements on executive functions, together with the use of emerging neurotechnologies related to the study in real time of brain functions or t the analysis of teacher-student interactions. Contributions may include but are not limited to analyses of brain effects, interferences, enhancements or aids mediated by the use of different technologies, by measuring neural or functional activity, combined with other tools or instruments, in and out of the classroom environment or labs, and related to children, and adolescents including or not interactions with other agents, parents or educators.

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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Publication

Open Access Original Research

Enhancing Students’ Brain Development through Technology Use and Digital Characteristics

Received: 12 May 2024;  Published: 19 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403242

Abstract

In the present era of digitalization, technology plays a prominent
Open Access Research Article

Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index among University Students in Korea

Received: 12 July 2023;  Published: 21 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304196

Abstract

Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint in clinical practice, affecting both the physical and mental health of patients as well as many aspects of their life quality. Young adults, especially university students, are prone to a high prevalence of poor sleep quality or insomnia. Accurate assessment of insomnia severity among university [...]
Open Access Review

Technological Resources for Early Intervention in Cases of Dyscalculia: A Deductive-Inductive Categorization

Received: 29 May 2023;  Published: 23 October 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304191

Abstract

Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that significantly interferes with students' academic performance and math-related aspects of their daily lives. Early diagnosis and the design of intervention programs adapted to the needs of each case are essential. In this sense, multiple technological resources are created to address both issues [...]
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