Aims & Scope
Core Research Domains
Cognitive & Executive Function Tier 1
- Working memory capacity and limitations
- Inhibitory control and response inhibition
- Attentional networks and sustained attention
- Cognitive flexibility and set-shifting
- Planning and organizational abilities
- Time perception and temporal processing
"Neural correlates of working memory deficits in adults with ADHD: An fMRI study using n-back tasks with varying cognitive load"
Assessment & Measurement Tier 1
- Diagnostic instrument validation
- Rating scale psychometrics
- Behavioral observation methods
- Neuropsychological test batteries
- Ecological momentary assessment
- Cross-cultural measurement equivalence
"Psychometric properties of a novel continuous performance test for ADHD assessment: Reliability, validity, and normative data across age groups"
Behavioral Mechanisms Tier 1
- Social skills and peer relationships
- Emotional dysregulation patterns
- Impulsivity and risk-taking behavior
- Academic performance and learning strategies
- Occupational functioning and workplace behavior
- Family dynamics and parenting interactions
"Longitudinal analysis of social skill development in children with ADHD: The role of peer feedback and behavioral modeling"
Neurodevelopmental Science Tier 1
- Brain structure and functional connectivity
- Neurodevelopmental trajectories
- Genetic and epigenetic factors
- Neuropsychological profiles
- Sensory processing differences
- Sleep patterns and circadian rhythms
"Developmental trajectories of prefrontal cortex maturation in ADHD: A 5-year longitudinal neuroimaging study"
Secondary Focus Areas
Comorbidity & Co-occurring Conditions
- ADHD and anxiety disorder overlap
- Depression comorbidity patterns
- Learning disabilities co-occurrence
- Autism spectrum disorder intersection
- Oppositional defiant disorder relationships
- Substance use risk factors
Lifespan Development
- Early childhood ADHD manifestations
- Adolescent transition challenges
- Adult ADHD persistence patterns
- Aging and symptom trajectories
- Gender differences across development
- Cultural variations in presentation
Behavioral Intervention Research
- Behavioral modification techniques
- Parent training program evaluation
- School-based intervention outcomes
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy mechanisms
- Mindfulness intervention effects
- Technology-assisted behavioral support
Environmental & Contextual Factors
- Educational environment impacts
- Family system influences
- Socioeconomic status effects
- Nutrition and dietary factors
- Physical activity and exercise
- Screen time and digital media exposure
Emerging Research Areas
Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Machine learning diagnostic algorithms
- Predictive modeling of outcomes
- Natural language processing for assessment
- Computer vision for behavioral coding
Digital Phenotyping
- Smartphone-based behavioral monitoring
- Wearable sensor data analysis
- Digital biomarkers of attention
- Passive data collection methods
Precision Behavioral Science
- Neuropsychological subtype identification
- Personalized assessment approaches
- Individual response prediction
- Biomarker-behavior relationships
Cross-Cultural Research
- Cultural variations in symptom expression
- Cross-national prevalence studies
- Measurement invariance testing
- Cultural adaptation of assessments
Article Types & Priorities
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
All submissions must adhere to appropriate reporting standards based on study design:
Data Transparency
We require data sharing for all empirical studies. Authors must deposit data in recognized repositories (OSF, Figshare, Dryad) or provide upon reasonable request with clear justification for restrictions.
Ethics & Compliance
All human subjects research must have IRB/ethics committee approval. Animal research must comply with ARRIVE guidelines. Informed consent and ethical conduct are mandatory for all studies.
Preprint Policy
We welcome submissions previously posted as preprints on recognized servers (PsyArXiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv). Preprint posting does not affect consideration for publication.
Statistical Rigor
Studies must report effect sizes, confidence intervals, and power analyses. We encourage pre-registration and registered reports. Questionable research practices (p-hacking, HARKing) will result in rejection.
Reproducibility
Authors must provide sufficient methodological detail for replication. Analysis code should be shared when possible. We value transparency and open science practices.
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