The 9th International Conference on Neuroscience, Neurology and Psychiatry Universitas Sumatera Utara

Introduction

In an era where the interplay between lifestyle choices and health outcomes has become increasingly vital, we are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking scientific event, "The Neuroscience of Lifestyle: How Lifestyle Impacts Health." This conference will bring together esteemed speakers from Europe, America, and Asia, including leading psychiatrists, neurologists, and neuroscience experts.

Through their diverse perspectives and research, they will delve into the profound effects that daily habits, environmental factors, and psychological well-being have on brain function and overall health. As we navigate modern challenges such as stress, diet, and physical activity, understanding the neuroscience behind our lifestyle choices is more crucial than ever. The insights shared at this event will not only highlight the latest scientific advancements but will also inspire attendees to rethink their daily routines and make informed decisions for healthier living. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration into how our lifestyles shape our health, guided by some of the most respected voices in the field.

Organizing Institution

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Jl. dr. T. Mansur No. 9 Medan 20155, Indonesia

Honorary Board

• Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si (Indonesia)
• Prof. Dr. dr. Aldy Safruddin Rambe, Sp.S (K) (Indonesia)

Editorial Board

• Dr. dr. Mustafa M. Amin, M.Ked., M.Sc., Sp.K.J.(K) (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
• Prof. Dr. dr. Elmeida Effendy, M.Ked., Sp.K.J.(K) (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
• dr. Inke Nadia Diniyanti Lubis, M.Ked.(Ped)., Sp.A., Ph.D. (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
• dr. Fasihah Irfani Fitri, M.Ked., Sp.N.(K) (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
• Prof. Mohamed Hatta Shaharom, M.D. (Islamic University of Malaysia)
• Prof. Uttam Kumar Sharma (Uttarakhand Ayurveda University)
• Prof. Kyriakos E. Kypreos, Ph.D. (University of Nicosia)

Scientific Session :

• Prof. Dr. dr. Kiking Ritarwan, Sp.S.(K)., M.K.T
• Dr. dr. Khairul Putra Surbakti, Sp.S(K)

Symposium Session :

• Dr. dr. Cut Aria Arina., Sp.S.(K)
• dr. Cindy Chias Arthy, M.Ked., Sp.K.J.
• dr. Kiki M. Iqbal, Sp.S.(K)

Free Paper Session :

• Dr. dr. Vita Camellia, M.Ked., Sp.K.J
• dr. Chairil Amin Batubara, M.Ked., Sp.S.(K).

Editorial Policies

Peer Review Process

The articles submitted to the 8^th ICoNaP USU will be processed through a formatting review by the editor and a substantial review by independent reviewers. The reviewing process is conducted by the double blind review. The reviewers are chosen by an editor. The decision regarding article publication is based on the review result.

Editor applies a plagiarism scanning with Turnitin and Google Scholar before the article is subjected to a substantial review process.

Ethics

Authors:

1. Authors must ensure that they have written original works.
2. Authors must ensure that the manuscript has not been issued elsewhere.
3. Authors are responsible for language editing before submitting the article.
4. Authors submitting their works to the journal for publication as original articles confirm that the submitted works represent their authors’ contributions and have not been copied or plagiarized in whole or in part from other works without clearly citing.
5. Authors must notify any conflicts of interest.
6. Authors must report any errors they discover in their manuscript.
7. Any work or words of other authors, contributors, or sources should be appropriately credited and referenced.
8. An author agrees to the license agreement before submitting the article.
9. All articles must be submitted using online submission procedure.

Editorial Board:

1. Editorial Board must ensure a fair peer-review of the submitted articles for publication.
2. Editorial Board must disclose any conflicts of interest.
3. Editorial Board must ensure that all the information related to the submitted manuscripts is kept as confidential before publishing.
4. Editorial Board must evaluate manuscripts only for their intellectual content.
5. Editor-in-Chief will coordinate the work of the editors.

Reviewers:

1. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on content without regard to ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, religious belief or political philosophy of the authors.
2. Reviewers must ensure that all the information related to submitted manuscripts is kept as confidential and must report to the Editor-in-Chief if they are aware of copyright infringement and plagiarism on the author’s side.
3. Reviewers must evaluate the submitted works objectively as well as present clearly their opinions on the works in a clear way in the review form.
4. Reviewers must keep information pertaining to the manuscript confidential.
5. A reviewer who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the Editor-in-Chief and excuse himself from the review process.

Timeline

Abstract and full paper : 24 April 2025

Reviewing Process : 4 May - 1 June 2025

Publication : August - September 2025

Call for papers (including case reports)

• Sport, Lifestyle, Personality and Sexuality
• Cognitive, Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia
• Lifestyle and Genetics in Schizophrenia
• Lifestyle and Spirituality
• Innovative Topics that Related with Health
• Other Topics that Related with Health