Brain Science and Child Development (BSCD) is an international, open-access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on brain science and child development. The journal provides a platform for academic exchange and collaboration across diverse fields, including neuroscience, psychology, education, medicine, biology, sociology, and economics. BSCD welcomes both theoretical and applied studies that investigate the development of the brain, cognition, and behavior in children.

BSCD focuses on fundamental scientific questions surrounding brain, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral development from birth through adolescence. The journal emphasizes cross-disciplinary and multi-domain research, particularly welcoming studies that are innovative, forward-thinking, and impactful in both theoretical and practical contexts. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following themes:

Brain Science and Child Development

• Structural and functional brain development in children and its relationship with behavioral outcomes.

• Links between brain development and cognition, emotion and social behavior.

• Methodology of neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, behavioral genetics in the study of child development.

Psychological and Behavioral Development

• Development of cognitive processes, including attention, memory and language.

• Emotional regulation, social cognition and moral behavior.

• Early interventions for neurodevelopmental and mental disorders, including ADHD, ASD, Anxiety and Depression.

Education and Learning Sciences

• Interactions between educational interventions and brain development.

• Socio-cultural influences on child education and developmental trajectories.

• Personalized learning approaches and special education.

Social and Environmental Factors

• Impacts of family, school, and community contexts on child development.

• Scientific foundations and practical strategies for promoting child well-being.

• Effects of poverty, nutrition, and educational resources on developmental outcomes.

Interdisciplinary and Applied Research

• Translational research bridging interdisciplinary research and evidence-based policy.

• Innovative applications of technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data in child development research.

• Multi-domain collaborative approaches to intervention and practice.