Psychoneuroendocrinology (journal)

Psychoneuroendocrinology

Psychoneuroendocrinology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research in psychoneuroendocrinology, an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the interaction between the psychological processes, the nervous system, and the endocrine system. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and brief communications on topics related to the effects of hormones on brain structure and function, as well as the influence of the brain on endocrine activities. This includes the study of neuroendocrine interactions, stress responses, depression and mood disorders, behavioral neuroscience, and the hormonal basis of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Scope and Topics

The scope of Psychoneuroendocrinology encompasses a wide range of topics at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and endocrinology. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• The role of stress hormones in mental health and disease
• Neuroendocrine regulation of behavior
• The impact of hormonal changes on psychological well-being
• Psychoneuroimmunology, studying the interaction between psychological processes and the immune system
• The effects of sex hormones on brain and behavior
• Hormonal influences on eating disorders and obesity
• The neurobiology of social bonding and attachment

Abstracting and Indexing

Psychoneuroendocrinology is indexed and abstracted in several major databases, ensuring its scientific findings are accessible to a wide audience of researchers, clinicians, and scholars interested in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and endocrinology.

Editorial Board

The journal is overseen by an international editorial board comprised of experts in psychoneuroendocrinology and related disciplines. The board is responsible for maintaining the journal's high standards of scientific rigor and integrity.

Submission Guidelines

Authors interested in submitting to Psychoneuroendocrinology must adhere to the journal's submission guidelines, which detail manuscript preparation, formatting, and submission process. The journal encourages submissions that advance the field of psychoneuroendocrinology through innovative and high-quality research.

Impact Factor

Psychoneuroendocrinology has an established impact factor, reflecting its influence and importance in the field of psychoneuroendocrinology and related disciplines. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year.

Access

The journal offers access to its articles through various subscription models, including institutional subscriptions and individual access. Some content may be available open access, providing free, unrestricted access to research findings.