Announcements

  • Welcome to the New Website of BRAIN Journal

    2025-05-20

    Welcome to the New Website of BRAIN Journal

    This is the new and improved version of the website for BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience.
    Please note that this site is currently under development. We are working to bring you an enhanced experience with better access to journal content, submission guidelines, and editorial information.

    In the meantime, the official website of the journal remains available at:
    https://brain.edusoft.ro
    There you can find all the latest published articles and up-to-date information.

    Thank you for your patience and support!

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  • News: Message from the Editor-in-Chief

    2025-04-19

    Dear friends, colleagues, and supporters,

    As 2024 draws to a close, I reflect with immense gratitude on the incredible contributions of everyone who made this year so successful for BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for excellence have truly shaped our journal.

    Top 10 Most Active Reviewers of 2024

    A huge round of applause for the following reviewers, whose exceptional efforts have made this year remarkable:
    1. Kazuma Kobayashi - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
    2. Douglas Teixeira Leffa - University of Pittsburgh, USA
    3. Diana Georgiana Rotaru - Columbia University in the City of New York, USA
    4. Gokmen Dagli - University of Kyrenia, Cyprus
    5. Slavka Demuthova - University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia
    6. Simina Maris - Ioan Slavici University of Timisoara, Romania
    7. Gabriela Grosseck - West University of Timisoara, Romania
    8. Paniel Reyes Cárdenas - Oblate School of Theology/The University of Sheffield, UK
    9. Iulian Furdu - Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacau, Romania
    10. Cornelia Mairean - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania

    Thank you for your extraordinary dedication and the impact you've made on the journal's success!

    Special Recognition for the Contributions of Associate and Consultant Editors

    We are deeply grateful to the following associate and consultant editors for their invaluable expertise and support:
    ¨ K N Roy Chengappa - University of Pittsburgh, USA
    ¨ David Roe - University of Haifa, Israel
    ¨ Jude Hemanth - Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India
    ¨ Utku Kose - University of North Dakota, USA
    ¨ Michael Davidson - Nicosia University Medical School, Cyprus
    ¨ Vassilios Fanos - University of Cagliari, Italy
    ¨ Orhan Derman - Hacettepe University, Turkey
    ¨ Betül Ulukol - Ankara University, Turkey

    Your contributions have strengthened our mission and extended our global impact. 

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  • News: BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience Scholarship Awarded to Dr. Diana Rotaru

    2024-12-26

    The editorial board of BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, in partnership with Asociația EduSoft, is honored to award a scholarship to Dr. Diana Rotaru, Post-Doctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University. This scholarship, provided through the generosity of Asociația EduSoft, is granted in recognition of Ms. Rotaru’s exceptional achievements and her potential as a promising leader in neuroimaging and artificial intelligence research.

    Dr. Rotaru’s impressive background includes a Ph.D. in Neuroimaging Physics from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London, and an MSc in Neuroimaging from the same institution. Her professional experience spans roles as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Vice President for Projects & Sponsorships at Biomentorhub, and internships at globally recognized research centers, such as Creatis at CNRS - INSA Lyon.

    Ms. Rotaru’s academic journey and professional background speak to her dedication and potential as an emerging leader in neuroscience and artificial intelligence research. With a Ph.D. in Neuroimaging Physics from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London, and an MSc in Neuroimaging from the same prestigious institution, Ms. Rotaru has established a solid foundation in these fields. Her career path includes notable positions, such as Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Vice President for Projects & Sponsorships at Biomentorhub, Intern at Creatis, the Medical Imaging Research Center at CNRS - INSA Lyon, and PR & Communications Coordinator at MED.

    Having earned her BSc in Medical Engineering from the Politehnica University of Bucharest, Ms. Rotaru exemplifies the global excellence that Romanian researchers are contributing to the scientific community. Her commitment to advancing medical imaging and neuroimaging has positioned her as a promising figure whose research has the potential to drive innovation in these critical areas.

    This scholarship is awarded to Ms. Rotaru as a testament to her exceptional contributions and to support her continued work in advancing neuroimaging and artificial intelligence. Asociația EduSoft and BRAIN are proud to foster the careers of young researchers who exemplify the innovative spirit and dedication needed to drive progress in these interdisciplinary fields.

    We look forward to the continued impact of Ms. Rotaru’s work on the global research community and are honored to support her journey.

    Photo credit: Claudiu Petringenaru, https://www.facebook.com/claudiupetringenaru

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  • News: WEBINAR: Treatment-resistant bipolar depression – the importance of identifying and treating insulin resistance ???? Wednesday, October 23, 4:30 p.m

    2024-12-26

    Topics covered:

    1. The importance of recognizing and treating insulin resistance in treatment-resistant bipolar depression.
    2. Presentation of the results of a 26-week study that used metformin as an insulin sensitizer, leading to significant clinical improvements in patients.
    3. Potential mechanisms underlying treatment-resistant bipolar depression associated with insulin resistance.
    4. Quantifying insulin resistance and predictive clinical models for the treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression using metformin.

    Esteemed speakers include:

    • Prof. K.N. Roy Chengappa, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Associate-Editor of our journal, BRAIN.Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience.
    • Dr. Cindy Calkin, MD, CCFP, FRCPC, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, Canada.
    • Dr. Jessica M. Gannon, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh.

    Date and time of the webinar: Wednesday, October 23rd, 4:30 PM. The webinar will be held in English, with live translation into Romanian.

    To register, please visit: https://medanima.ro/webinar-oct-2024-usa-prof .

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  • Important about BRAIN: The acceptance rate for the journal has decreased

    2024-12-26

    Starting with Issue 3 of Volume 15 (2024) of BRAIN – Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, the acceptance rate for submitted articles has decreased to 45%. 

    Additionally, we are pleased to announce that, on occasion, articles deemed to be of exceptional value and significance will be exempted from the article processing and publication fees. 

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  • Important about BRAIN: Termination of Collaboration and Updated Editorial Policies for BRAIN Journal

    2024-12-08

    Dear Authors and Contributors,

    We hereby inform you that the collaboration between Academia EduSoft and Lumen Publishing has officially concluded as of August 2024. Consequently, starting with Issue 3 of Volume 15 (2024), the BRAIN Journal will be exclusively edited and published by EduSoft Publishing.

    In light of this transition, we wish to notify you of significant changes concerning the Scientific Committee and the editorial policies of the journal. BRAIN is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic quality, prioritizing excellence over quantity in all our publications. Accordingly, our peer-review process will be rigorously enforced to ensure that only works of the highest scholarly merit are accepted.

    Please be advised that any submission that does not align with the thematic scope of the journal will be automatically rejected by an editor without further review. Additionally, any manuscript found to be plagiarized or bearing substantial similarity to previously published works will be rejected, and the authors will be barred from submitting any future articles for a period of two years.

    Furthermore, strict adherence to the article template is mandatory. Submissions that fail to comply with the formatting requirements will be rejected outright.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to maintain the integrity and quality of our journal.

    Sincerely,
    Bogdan Patrut
    Editor-in-Chief
    EduSoft Publishing

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