Advance The Science Of Memory
The Journal of Memory (JM) invites original research, reviews, methods, and translational studies that illuminate how memory is formed, stored, and retrieved across the lifespan. We welcome work that bridges cognitive neuroscience, clinical practice, education, and computational modeling with clear relevance to memory science.
Research Areas We Prioritize
We publish studies that deepen theoretical understanding and provide practical insight into memory mechanisms, assessment, and intervention. JM welcomes interdisciplinary work connecting neuroscience, psychology, education, gerontology, and clinical sciences. Research using diverse populations, cross cultural samples, and clinically relevant cohorts is especially encouraged.
Memory Systems
Episodic, semantic, working memory, and prospective memory across healthy and clinical populations.
Neurobiology
Neural circuits, synaptic plasticity, and imaging evidence related to encoding and retrieval.
Cognitive Aging
Healthy aging, mild cognitive impairment, and trajectories of memory decline or resilience.
Clinical Translation
Assessment tools, interventions, and rehabilitation studies for memory disorders.
Computational Models
Modeling of memory processes, prediction of outcomes, and algorithmic approaches.
Education And Learning
Memory in learning contexts, strategy training, and classroom applications.
We also consider research on attention, executive control, sleep, emotion, and stress when these factors shape memory outcomes. Innovative methods, longitudinal designs, and open data practices are highly valued.
What You Can Submit
Original Research
Empirical studies with clear methodology, robust analysis, and reproducible reporting.
Systematic Reviews
Evidence syntheses that identify gaps, compare approaches, and guide future research.
Methods And Protocols
Validated tools, tasks, or experimental protocols that advance memory research.
Clinical Reports
Translational studies and interventions with implications for memory care.
We also welcome brief reports, hypothesis driven perspectives, replication studies, and negative results that sharpen theoretical debates and improve scientific rigor.
Visibility And Impact For Memory Research
JM delivers global open access reach, DOI assignment, and a rigorous single blind peer review process. Articles are formatted for discoverability and indexed across scholarly discovery services to support citations and real world impact. Our editorial approach emphasizes methodological transparency, practical relevance, and clear communication so memory research can be applied in clinical care, education, and policy.
- Fast, constructive peer review by memory science specialists.
- Open access publishing for maximum visibility and use in practice.
- Professional production support and article level promotion.
- Support for data sharing, preregistration, and transparent reporting.
- Global reach across academic, clinical, and policy audiences.
Propose Or Join A Themed Issue
JM develops special issues around high impact topics such as memory and aging, neurodegenerative disease, computational memory models, memory and education, and novel assessment tools. Special issues are led by guest editors and follow the same peer review standards as regular issues.
Lead A Theme
Submit a proposal outlining the focus, rationale, and planned contributors. We value interdisciplinary topics with a clear audience and scientific urgency.
Submit To A Theme
Authors can contribute to active themes that align with their expertise. Articles are published online as soon as they are accepted.
Two Easy Ways To Submit
Choose the submission route that best fits your workflow. Both methods reach the same editorial team.
ManuscriptZone
Submit your manuscript using our secure online system for full tracking and status updates.
Simple Submission
Use the streamlined form to upload files quickly if you prefer a lighter workflow.
Editorial Review
Our editors confirm scope fit and assign reviewers for expert evaluation.
Decision And Revision
Receive a clear decision letter with prioritized feedback and revision guidance.
If you are unsure about scope, include a short abstract and key terms in your submission message so the editorial team can route your manuscript efficiently.
Research Integrity Matters
JM follows established publication ethics and expects clear declarations of conflicts of interest, ethics approvals, and data availability. Transparent methods and complete reporting improve the credibility of memory science.
- Include ethics approval details for studies with human participants.
- Provide informed consent statements when required.
- Use reporting standards appropriate for behavioral and clinical studies.
- Disclose funding sources and potential conflicts of interest.
Prepare A Strong Submission
Before submitting, confirm that your manuscript meets the essentials for clarity and review readiness.
- Title and abstract are concise and accurately reflect the study design.
- Methods include participant details, task procedures, and analysis steps.
- Figures and tables are labeled, readable, and referenced in the text.
- Data availability statement and any repository links are included.
- References follow a consistent format and include DOIs where possible.
Transparent And Efficient Evaluation
Our single blind peer review focuses on methodological rigor, novelty, and relevance to memory science. Editors aim to provide a clear first decision in a reasonable timeline, and we value constructive feedback that helps authors improve their work.
Editorial Screening
Scope fit, ethics checks, and completeness review before peer review begins.
Expert Review
Two or more reviewers assess validity, analysis, and contribution to the field.
Decision
Clear outcomes with revision priorities and guidance for improvements.
Talk With The Editorial Office
For scope questions, pre submission guidance, or special issue proposals, email [email protected] with a short abstract. We typically respond within two business days.
Submit Your Memory Research
Share rigorous insights with a global open access audience through Journal of Memory.
