Journal profile · MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY-NEUROSCIENCES
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience
ISSN 1662-5188 · Frontiers Media S.A. · SWITZERLAND · Founded 2007
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.23; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 71 days to acceptance (105 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 104 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is published by Frontiers Media S.A. and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Neural dynamics and brain function, EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces and Advanced Memory and Neural Computing, together about 43.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Cognitive Neuroscience and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the theoretical modeling of brain function and encourages multidisciplinary interactions between theoretical and experimental neuroscience. Led by Specialty Chief Editors Misha Tsodyks (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel), and Si Wu (Peking University, China) Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience welcomes research contributions in various domains of computational neuroscience, which bridge the gap between theoretical models and experimental studies to validate them. Topics include, but are not limited to: biophysically motivated realistic simulations of neurons and synapses experimental studies that validate and test theoretical conclusions high-level abstract models of inference and decision making use of computational tools and AI for prediction and better detection of mental and neurological disorders. The journal supports and advances the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: good health and well-being by promoting a deeper understanding of brain function and fostering research and collaboration in the field. This contributes to the development of new knowledge and technologies that can potentially improve mental health, neurological disorders, and overall well-being, aligning with the broader goal of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. Manuscripts relating to topics such as the use of artificial intelligence (including neuronal networks method) that does not have any relevant theoretical model implications or practical applications for the neuroscience field are not suitable for publication in this journal. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is dedicated to advancing developments in the field of computational neuroscience by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY-NEUROSCIENCES
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United Kingdom 3, India 3, United States 2, Mainland China 1, France 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Neural dynamics and brain functionNeuroscience28.2%
- EEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesNeuroscience7.6%
- Advanced Memory and Neural ComputingEngineering7.2%
- Functional Brain Connectivity StudiesNeuroscience7.1%
- Neuroscience and Neural EngineeringNeuroscience6.1%
- Neural Networks and ApplicationsComputer Science5.8%
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchNeuroscience4.8%
- Visual perception and processing mechanismsNeuroscience4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematical & Computational Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematical & Computational Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematical & Computational Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePMCEmbaseDBLPPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, ProQuest, Crossref
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.23LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.93LetPub ·
- h-index
- 44LetPub ·
- h-index
- 108OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,273OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.4OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 85LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,195 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 132 | 132 | 64 |
| 2025 | 104 | 104 | 384 |
| 2024 | 123 | 123 | 1,133 |
| 2023 | 142 | 142 | 1,362 |
| 2022 | 197 | 197 | 2,375 |
| 2021 | 130 | 130 | 2,442 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
71 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 48 days – 107 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 23 days (105 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 98 days
- Sample
- 105 articles with submission and acceptance dates (253 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | CHF 3,150 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | CHF 3,150 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 3,295 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5–8
- Reference style
- Harvard
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Use of AI to create written or visual content
Authors should not list a generative AI technology as a co-author or author of any submitted manuscript. Generative AI technologies cannot be held accountable for all aspects of a manuscript and consequently do not meet the criteria required for authorship. If the author of a submitted manuscript has used written or visual content produced by or edited using a generative AI technology, this use mu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Safeguards against financial conflicts of interest
Only leading researchers acting as Associate Editors, who are not part of Frontiers' staff, can make acceptance decisions based on reviews performed by external experts acting as Community Reviewers or Reviewers. None have a financial incentive to accept articles, i.e. they are not paid for their role as Associate Editor or community Reviewer, and any award scheme is not linked to acceptances of m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open access and copyright
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access and copyright
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Our rigorous, transparent peer review process combines expert review and constructive dialogue to strengthen your manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media S.A.
- Country or region
- SWITZERLAND
- Language
- English
- Founded
- 2007
- ISSN
- 1662-5188
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience
What CAS zone is Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Mathematical & Computational Biology / Neurosciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.23; CiteScore 6.1, h-index 108.
How long does peer review take at Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience?
Based on the dates recorded on 105 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 71 days (interquartile range 48–107 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 5–8; Reference style: Harvard; Templates: LaTeX and Word. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (3), India (3) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, PMC, Embase and DBLP; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience open access, and what is the APC?
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .