Cortica (ISSN: 2813-1940) is a Diamond Open Access journal that aims to make neuroscientific knowledge and health psychology accessible to as many people as possible (practitioners, researchers, students, professionals) while maintaining scientific rigour. Our mission is to foster links between neuroscience research and practice. Our vision is to meet the needs of understanding and development of professionals in mental health, school and social education, restorative justice and the various disciplines involved in these fields of activity. With a neuroscientific orientation, the journal publishes research, perspective and innovation articles from Switzerland and abroad with a clear vision: to bring together the research and practice community in order to improve the quality of interventions. Cortica, as an "Open Access Online" journal, is an important forum for discussion for the community interested in the foundations and practices of neuroscience around the world from a multidisciplinary and integrative perspective. The journal publishes in French and English.

The University of Fribourg supports an active policy on the pillar of open access to scientific information. The citation requirement is imposed in all CC licenses, the author who publishes an article under a CC license favors the potential to increase his h-index. The h-index provides information on the distribution of citations. It is a metric indicating the productivity (number of publications) and citation impact (number of citations per publication) of authors. Articles published in Open Access via CC licenses allow the freedom to read, print, quote, and distribute the article. As a result, the more the article circulates in Open Access through other authors/users/readers of the platform, the more likely it is to be cited and applied.

 

SUBMITTING A MANUSCRIPT

GUIDELINES FOR THE AUTHOR.S

All manuscripts must be submitted to the journal at the following address www.revue-cortica.net. All manuscripts are subject to editorial review. Reviewers are at the heart of the academic publishing process. The objectives are multiple: To validate academic work, to help improve the quality of published research/practice, and to increase networking opportunities within research/practice communities.

In an academic landscape where high-impact journals primarily cater to specialists and often impose access restrictions, Cortica stands out for its commitment to Open Access and the inclusive dissemination of scientific knowledge. Designed as an interdisciplinary platform, Cortica aims to democratize access to research in educational neuroscience, health psychology, and related fields.

By embracing Open Access, Cortica ensures that scientific advancements do not remain confined within academic circles but instead reach educators, healthcare professionals, and the general public. This accessibility promotes a broader circulation of knowledge and facilitates the translation of neuroscientific and psychological discoveries into educational and clinical practice.

Moreover, Cortica maintains a high standard of academic rigor while ensuring that scientific content is both comprehensible and applicable, fostering a meaningful dialogue between researchers and practitioners. This approach distinguishes the journal from traditional publications, which often remain limited to specialized audiences.

Thus, Cortica embodies a scientific vision where research excellence aligns with accessibility and societal impact, reinforcing the role of scientific knowledge in educational innovation and health promotion.

1. Editorial: 1500 words, 5 bibliographical references, no abstract. The editorial draws attention to a current topic or asks a question (hypothesis) and provides some answers with arguments. The manuscript is written by the Editor-in-Chief, an Associate Editor, or a Guest Editor.
2. Original research article: 5000 words, excluding abstract, tables/figures (maximum 5) and references (maximum 50). The article presents original scientific results, divided into five sections titled: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion, which make it possible to understand and, if possible, replicate the research work. It is accompanied by unstructured summaries in French and English; without abbreviations or references, no more than 250 words.
3. Literature review: 7000 words. This section brings together in-depth articles that provide an in-depth review of recent developments in a chosen topic, topical issue or new development, based on a critical analysis of the data in the literature and the controversies that may be associated with it. It is therefore a question of proposing a critical synthesis of the work published on a given theme, leading to useful and constructive proposals. 7000 words, 90 references, 1 unstructured abstract in French and English; without abbreviations or references, no more than 250 words.
4. Perspective: 10000 words; unstructured abstract in French and English of 250 words; Maximum of 50 references. "Perspective" presents an emerging theme, new results or new concepts that are likely to have important implications for the discipline both theoretically and in their applications.
5. Cortica Journal Club:  between 2500 and 12000 words, including an unstructured abstract in French and English of 250 words; references are maximum of 15: Only students at the Master's and/or PhD level can be authors of Journal Club articles. These are scientific journals testimonial/opinion/proposal of a research question and recently published articles.
6. Cortica Incubator: between 1500 and 10000 words, unstructured abstract in French and English of 250 words; Maximum 15-20 references. Potential scientific research or field application idea to seek a grant or host place to accomplish it.
7. Cortica Explain Me: A series of explanatory videos on different topics in neuroscience presented by Bachelor's and/or Master's students.

 

Decision of the Steering Committee, Editorial and Editorial

Manuscripts are, in the first instance, reviewed by the editor-in-chief of the journal who decides whether the topic's interest in the journal Cortica and the overall quality of the work merit sending the manuscript for in-depth reading to experts chosen for their expertise in the field. Depending on the opinion of the requested experts, the article may be rejected or amendments/corrections may be requested. The request for changes/corrections does not constitute acceptance for publication. Each manuscript is judged for publication only after review of the final version. The corresponding author must obtain the consent of all co-authors for any changes to the manuscript. The lead author must submit their manuscript online via Publishing@Cortica.