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Brain Sciences Template

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About the Brain Sciences format

Brain Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies. Over its lifetime it has published 10,623 papers, which have received 155,355 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Brain Sciences 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Abbreviation (ISO-4)Brain Sci.
Publishes research inFunctional Brain Connectivity Studies EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
ISSN2076-3425
Citation impact (2-yr)3.72
h-index113
i10-index4,437
Article processing charge$2,165
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereIstituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Brain Sciences per year

33
2014
32
2015
69
2016
169
2017
222
2018
404
2019
1K
2020
1.7K
2021
1.7K
2022
1.7K
2023
1.3K
2024
1.4K
2025

Citation impact of Brain Sciences by publication year

953
2014
1K
2015
2.7K
2016
7.7K
2017
9.3K
2018
11.7K
2019
26.3K
2020
34.3K
2021
23.8K
2022
18.6K
2023
7.9K
2024
3.6K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Brain Sciences

Spiking Neural Networks and Their Applications: A Review

Kashu Yamazaki, Viet-Khoa Vo-Ho, Darshan Bulsara et al. · 30 Jun 2022

The past decade has witnessed the great success of deep neural networks in various domains. However, deep neural networks are very resource-intensive in terms of energy consumption, data requirements, and high computational costs. With the recent increasing need for the autonomy of machines in the real world, e.g., self-driving vehicles, drones, and collaborative robots, exploitation…

Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of Worldwide Prevalence Estimates Since 2014

Flavia Chiarotti, Aldina Venerosi · 1 May 2020

The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically in recent decades, supporting the claim of an autism epidemic. Systematic monitoring of ASD allows estimating prevalence and identifying potential sources of variation over time and geographical areas. At present, ASD prevalence estimates are available worldwide, coming either from surveillance systems using existing health and…

Psychosocial and Behavioral Impact of COVID-19 in Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Online Parent Survey

Marco Colizzi, Elena Sironi, Federico Antonini et al. · 3 Jun 2020

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak could result in higher levels of psychological distress, especially among people suffering from pre-existing mental health conditions. Young individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are particularly at risk due to their vulnerability to unpredictable and complex changes. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on…

Positive and Negative Emotion Regulation in Adolescence: Links to Anxiety and Depression

Katherine S. Young, Christina F. Sandman, Michelle G. Craske · 29 Mar 2019

Emotion regulation skills develop substantially across adolescence, a period characterized by emotional challenges and developing regulatory neural circuitry. Adolescence is also a risk period for the new onset of anxiety and depressive disorders, psychopathologies which have long been associated with disruptions in regulation of positive and negative emotions. This paper reviews the current understanding of…

Biological, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Depression: A Review of Recent Literature

Olivia Remes, João Francisco Mendes, Peter Templeton · 10 Dec 2021

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, and, if left unmanaged, it can increase the risk for suicide. The evidence base on the determinants of depression is fragmented, which makes the interpretation of the results across studies difficult. The objective of this study is to conduct a thorough synthesis of the literature assessing…

Brain Sciences template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Brain Sciences format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Brain Sciences template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Brain Sciences use?
Brain Sciences uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Brain Sciences 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Brain Sciences?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Brain Sciences document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Brain Sciences template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Brain Sciences format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Brain Sciences?
Brain Sciences (Brain Sci.) - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Brain Sciences PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Brain Sciences template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Brain Sciences template cost?
You can start writing in the Brain Sciences template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Brain Sciences PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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