Masthishkam Foundation
Journal of Brain, Mind and Society aims to advance understanding of the brain and mind and strengthen the evidence informing practice and public decisions. It encourages exchange between the sciences and humanities, and examines how research can contribute to learning, health, agency and human flourishing.
The journal welcomes work within individual disciplines and across their boundaries. We seek contributions that pose a clear question, use appropriate methods and explain what their findings or arguments add to existing knowledge. The following areas define its scope.
Molecular, cellular, systems and computational neuroscience; brain development and plasticity; neuroimaging and electrophysiology; and methods that improve understanding of brain function and the translation of discoveries into clinical practice.
Perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, reasoning and behaviour; conscious experience and philosophy of mind; comparative cognition; and research on imagination, creativity and the relationship between brain processes and mental life.
Learning across the lifespan; cognitive, social and emotional development; inclusive education, teaching and assessment; learner agency and independent thinking. This section examines educational evidence, the effects of AI on learning, and how education can support wellbeing and human flourishing.
Neurological and mental health from early development to older age; prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation; pain, sleep and nutrition; and the social and environmental conditions that influence brain health and disability.
Wellbeing, happiness, meaning, social connection and lived experience; the relationships between cognition, culture and the arts, including music and dance; and research on contemplative practices and culturally appropriate approaches to flourishing.
Cognitive and emotional capabilities, education, work and economic participation; healthy ageing, inclusive wealth and public investment. We welcome critical examination of brain capital, including its measurement, distribution and implications for human development.
Neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, digital health and assistive technologies; clinical validation and accessibility; neural data and algorithmic inference; privacy, consent, cognitive liberty and human rights; and the governance of technologies that affect thought, behaviour and decision-making.
The burden of neurological and mental health conditions; access, affordability, workforce and quality of care; health economics and financing; implementation research, real-world evidence and patient participation; and the design and evaluation of sustainable services.
Across these areas, we welcome research from India and the wider Global South, including studies that use global diversity to test assumptions and develop new explanations. Cultural validity, interactions between biology and lived environments, local scientific capacity, equitable research leadership and responsible data stewardship are important concerns.
The journal values transparent methods, appropriate measurement and clear accounts of uncertainty. Replication studies, informative null findings and reasoned critiques are welcome. Authors should explain the settings in which their conclusions apply and distinguish evidence from interpretation and policy recommendations.