Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on the computational principles underlying nervous system function. We welcome submissions that advance our understanding of neural computation, from the molecular to the systems level, and across species. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Neural coding and representation, Learning and memory, Decision making and behavior, Sensory processing and perception, Motor control and robotics, Neuromorphic engineering, Computational psychiatry, Theoretical neuroscience, and Methods and tools for computational neuroscience.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Q3
Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Mathematical & Computational BiologyNeurosciences
Scopus Categories
Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Neural dynamics and brain functionEEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesAdvanced Memory and Neural ComputingFunctional Brain Connectivity StudiesNeuroscience and Neural EngineeringNeural Networks and ApplicationsNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchVisual perception and processing mechanismsstochastic dynamics and bifurcationPhotoreceptor and optogenetics research