The Journal of Neuroendocrinology, first published in 1989 is an academic journal that mainly publishes reports of original research in the field of neuroendocrinology, along with occasional review articles; it claims to provide "the principal international focus for the newest ideas in classical neuroendocrinology (vertebrate and invertebrate) and its expanding interface with the regulation of behavioural, cognitive, developmental, degenerative and metabolic processes.
When a manuscript is submitted to The Journal, it sent for review to two or three independent experts, often including members of the editorial board.
Decisions on whether to accept the manuscript are made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with a Senior Editor in the light of the referees' reports.
The Journal is available by library or personal subscription, but free online access is available within institutions in the developing world through the HINARI initiative with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The journal currently publishes online (ISSN 1365-2826) 12 issues per year, with approximately 10 papers each.