Connectionists: CFP Neural Networks: Special Issue on Communication and Brain

[Yasuyuki Inoue]

Dear Colleagues,

We cordially invite you to submit a paper to the Special Issue on
Communication and Brain of Neural Network journal.

The submission deadline is January 10, 2014.

Please visit the following site for details.

http://www.journals.elsevier.com/neural-networks/call-for-papers/communication-brain-emergent-functions/

Sincerely,

Yutaka Sakaguchi
Guest Editor of Special Issue on "Communication and Brain", Neural Networks

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Aim and Scope
The variety of functions of the brain is realized by the communications
among information processing units at multiple levels. First, a network
of single neurons forms a rich non-linear dynamical system. Second,
interaction between different functional modules (or cell assemblies) is
a basic structure for achieving perceptual, cognitive and motor
functions. Third, communication between different individuals (or
brains) enables cooperative and social functions. Considering the
complex nature of the communicationswithin and between brains, their
understanding necessitates multidisciplinary approaches, such as
mathematics, computational theory, psychophysics, physiology and brain
imaging. Integration of these approaches can lead to the comprehension
of the principle of brain information processing and its application to
practical matters.

The aim of this special issue is to foster a new research field of
communication by integrating advances in the theoretical and
experimental studies, including mathematical theory, computer models,
psychophysical and neurophysiological experiments, and conceptual
proposals. Results of collaborative studies between theoretical and
experimental researchers are especially welcome. Topics include:

- Functions of chaotic dynamical system
- Dynamic cell assemblies
- Synchronization and de-synchronization of neural activity and EEG patterns
- Behavioral synchronization; Social synchronization
- Interactions between bottom-up and top-down signal streams
- Dynamics of functional differentiation
- Emergence of grammar/rules in communication, and
- Self-organization of social roles

This special issue invites concise submissions, but longer papers that
capture the essence of communication will also be considered. Topical
reviews as well as original results are welcome.

Manuscripts should be submitted from http://ees.elsevier.com/neunet

For any inquiry, please contact nncb2014 at hi.is.uec.ac.jp