Focus and Scope

The Journal of Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (JACN) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that seeks to advance the understanding of brain health, cognitive function, and neuroscience through the generation of rigorous and innovative ideas and evidence. The journal welcomes a broad range of high-quality submissions, including original research articles, systematic, scoping and narrative reviews, case reports or case series, and perspective pieces that contribute to the policy, applied, translational, and clinical dimensions of neuroscience.

JACN seeks to publish manuscripts that explore the interface between neuroscience and clinical practice, mental health, general medicine, health professions, and global neurology. JACN is particularly interested in contributions that address real-world applications of neuroscience knowledge to improve diagnosis, treatment, policy, and population outcomes.

The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Clinical and translational neuroscience
• Global neurology and research methods in neuroscience
• Cognitive and affective neuropsychology
• Neuropsychiatry and mental health research
• Neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and neuromodulation
• Neuroscience in health professions education and practice
• Artificial Intelligence and big data in neuroscience and medicine
• Neuroscience in aging, development, and public health
• Neuroethics, evidence-based policy, and decision making

JACN encourages interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches, particularly those involving neuroscience, medicine, psychology, public health, and social sciences. The journal supports responsible science and strives to highlight global perspectives, underrepresented populations, and critical gaps in knowledge that require further exploration.

We also welcome contributions that reflect on the quality, reproducibility, and societal impact of research in neuroscience and cognitive health.