JFNIS — Journal of Functional Neurology and Integrated Systems

Mission & Vision

Science at the intersection of function, system, and human potential

The Journal of Functional Neurology and Integrated Systems (JFNIS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to functional neurology, integrated neurophysiology, sensorimotor control, reflex physiology, concussion rehabilitation, and systems-based approaches to human function.

The journal was established to provide a rigorous scholarly platform for research and theory that examines the nervous system as a dynamic, integrated, and adaptive system. Rather than focusing only on isolated structures, isolated symptoms, or linear models of dysfunction, JFNIS emphasizes the interactions between sensory input, reflex circuits, brainstem regulation, cerebellar modulation, basal ganglia-thalamic loops, cortical networks, autonomic function, and behavior.

The journal supports responsible innovation. Emerging clinical models and theoretical frameworks are welcome, but they must be presented with methodological clarity, appropriate caution, and transparent distinction between evidence, interpretation, and hypothesis. The journal does not aim to promote a single profession, method, or doctrine. Its purpose is to support the development of a more precise, critical, and scientifically grounded field.

"The journal's purpose is not to protect emerging models from critique, but to help develop them through transparency, precision and scholarly evaluation."

Why This Journal Exists

Many clinical problems cannot be understood through single-system explanations

Many clinical problems, especially in rehabilitation, concussion, sensorimotor dysfunction, and functional neurological presentations, are difficult to understand through isolated anatomical structures, single-symptom categories, or linear causal models.

In conditions such as persistent post-concussion symptoms, vestibular intolerance, visual-vestibular conflict, autonomic dysregulation, brain fatigue, motor control impairment, and functional movement disorders, the problem is rarely confined to local tissue damage. What changes is the coordination between systems: sensory input becomes imprecise, reflex circuits become dysregulated, brainstem function alters gain and gating, cerebellar circuits affect timing and error correction, basal ganglia-thalamic loops shift selection and readiness, and cortical networks are burdened by inefficient integration.

There is therefore a need for a journal that specifically addresses these integrated problems, one that allows serious academic treatment of clinical models that do not always fit neatly into traditional disciplinary silos.

Journal of Functional Neurology and Integrated Systems was established to provide exactly that platform.

Founder's Statement

"The nervous system does not function in isolated categories. Human function emerges through continuous interaction between sensory input, reflex regulation, autonomic state, motor control, attention, prediction, emotion, and behavior."

Journal of Functional Neurology and Integrated Systems was founded to create a scholarly space for this work. The journal welcomes research, theory, and clinical frameworks that attempt to connect mechanism with function. It supports innovation, but not exaggeration. It values clinical insight, but not unsupported claims. It welcomes theory, but only when theory remains clearly distinguishable from established evidence.

The goal is to contribute to a more mature and scientifically grounded field — where functional neurology and integrated systems approaches can be developed, tested, challenged, and refined.

Kenneth Jay, PhD — Founding Editor-in-Chief

Scientific Principles

Six principles that guide every editorial decision

The journal is guided by a commitment to scientific integrity, clinical relevance, and mechanistic clarity. These principles apply to every manuscript evaluated — from case reports to large-scale trials.

Mechanistic plausibility

Clinical models must be grounded in biologically and physiologically defensible mechanisms. This does not require large RCTs for every claim — but it does require that explanatory models are scientifically coherent.

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Evidence hierarchy with clinical realism

RCTs and meta-analyses are valued, but new and complex clinical fields often develop through observational studies, case series, mechanistic research, and theoretical models. What matters is clarity about what is documented versus plausible versus hypothetical.

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Transparency over certainty

The journal prioritizes clarity over conviction. Authors are expected to distinguish clearly between data, interpretation, hypothesis, clinical experience, and speculation — and to label each accordingly.

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Clinical relevance

Research should contribute to better understanding, assessment, or treatment of human function. The journal is particularly interested in work where theory and practice are connected without overstating either.

Systems thinking

The nervous system does not function as a collection of isolated parts. The journal prioritizes work that examines relationships between structures, loops, networks, regulatory mechanisms, and behavioral function.

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Responsible development of emerging fields

The journal supports the development of functional neurology and integrated systems models — not through uncritical legitimization, but through precision, self-criticism, methodological discipline, and responsible academic dialogue.

Working Definition

Toward a definition of Functional Neurology

Functional Neurology has been practiced globally for over four decades, yet no peer-reviewed publication has offered a formal, operational definition of the field. This is a genuine gap — one that creates barriers to research, education, and interdisciplinary recognition.

The founding editors of JFNIS are actively working toward such a definition. The framework currently under development centres on the assessment of neural network function through observable clinical outputs, the use of feedback-driven intervention to restore integrative capacity, and clinical reasoning grounded in neuroanatomical knowledge. This work is still in progress, and we are not yet ready to present it as a finalised formulation.

A key challenge in defining the field is distinguishing it from adjacent disciplines. One emerging perspective holds that what is distinctive is not the methods used, but the clinical object: neurological dysfunction that falls outside the explanatory reach of structural pathology — patients with real, measurable neurological dysregulation who present with normal imaging and normal laboratory findings. Another perspective holds that the distinctiveness lies in the reasoning method itself: the architecturally informed, closed-loop, network-level approach to clinical assessment and intervention. Both views are under active discussion. This debate is productive — and it is precisely why a formal peer-reviewed definition is needed.

Work in Progress

A formal definitional paper is being prepared by Antonucci MM & Jay K. (2026) and will be submitted for peer review in due course. The working concepts presented here in brief reflect the current state of that ongoing work, not a final or authoritative claim. They are offered in the spirit of transparency about where this field is heading and what JFNIS is built around.

The emerging framework draws on five core concepts, each grounded in established neuroscience. These are working constructs — they may be refined as the definitional work progresses:

Efferent Expression

Observable outputs of the nervous system — posture, balance, gait, oculomotor function, reflexes, and autonomic tone — as primary clinical data for network assessment, alongside patient-reported symptoms and structural findings.

Neural Network Function

Neurological function understood as an emergent property of distributed networks — multiple nodes interacting across white matter tracts — rather than as the output of isolated brain regions.

Closed-Loop Modulation

Feedback-driven therapeutic adjustment in which the clinical response to each stimulus informs the next intervention — each stimulus serving as both treatment and diagnostic probe.

Integration Integrity

The capacity of the nervous system to coordinate sensory input, motor output, and internal states into coherent, adaptive behaviour — drawing on Sherrington's (1906) concept of integrative action.

Architecturally Informed Reasoning

Clinical decision-making guided by knowledge of neuroanatomical connectivity and circuit-level function — using understood anatomy to infer network dysfunction from clinical signs and to select targeted interventions.

Scope & Focus Areas

Nine domains of integrated human function

JFNIS exclusively considers human-subject research with direct clinical or applied translational relevance. Animal studies or purely mechanistic laboratory investigations without human applicability are outside scope. Manuscripts that present unsupported clinical claims, promote proprietary methods without methodological transparency, or fail to distinguish between evidence, interpretation, and hypothesis will not be considered regardless of topic.

Functional Neurology & Neurophysiology

Interventions and neurophysiological modulation of integrated brain-body networks across health, rehabilitation, and high performance.

Sensorimotor & Vestibular Integration

Oculomotor integration, visual-vestibular interactions, postural control, and reflex modulation across clinical and performance settings.

Musculoskeletal Pain & Function

Functional pain disorders, neuromusculoskeletal interface dysfunction, and optimization of movement biomechanics.

Reflex Integration & Neuromotor Rehab

Primitive, postural, vestibulo-cervical, and autonomic-linked reflex systems with application to both dysfunction and enhanced functional capacity.

Autonomic & Trauma-Related Disorders

Emotional dysregulation, PTSD, vagal regulation, stress adaptation, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and resilience training.

Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation

Applied models integrating neurophysiology, psychology, behavior change, and functional recovery across acute, chronic, and preventative care pathways.

Neurorehabilitation & Complex Care

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation, complex care coordination, and performance-based clinical models.

Performance Optimization

Applied neuroplasticity, fatigue management, cognitive resilience, stress tolerance, and psychophysiological readiness across neurological and cardiovascular systems.

Motor Control & Cognitive Neuroscience

Training science, sensorimotor learning, embodied cognition, and integrated human performance models applicable to clinical populations and elite performers.

For Authors

Article types & word count guides

Systematic Review6,000–12,000 words

Meta-Analysis6,000–12,000 words

Consensus Statement6,000–12,000 words

Randomized Controlled Trial4,000–8,000 words

Original Research4,000–8,000 words

Pilot Study3,000–5,000 words

Protocol Article3,000–5,000 words

Clinical Framework4,000–8,000 words

Methodological Paper3,000–6,000 words

Review Article4,000–10,000 words

Theoretical Article3,000–12,000 words

Case Series2,000–6,000 words

Case Report1,500–3,000 words

Clinical Perspective1,500–3,500 words

Technical Note1,500–3,000 words

Letter to the Editor — not peer-reviewed400–800 words

No strict word limits apply. Scientific quality and clinical relevance are the primary criteria. Contact the editorial office prior to submission for classification guidance.

Full Author Guidelines →

Submission requirements

Structured title page with full author list, ORCID iDs, affiliations, and conflict of interest disclosure
Structured abstract (max 300 words): Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and 3–6 MeSH keywords
Completed reporting guideline checklist: PRISMA, CONSORT, STROBE, CARE, or SPIRIT as applicable
Ethical approval statement including committee name and approval number
Data availability statement and funding disclosure (state "No funding received" if none)
References in APA 7th edition format with full author lists and DOIs
High-resolution figures as separate files: TIFF/JPEG/PNG, minimum 300 dpi
All studies must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki
ORCID iD registration strongly encouraged for all authors

Open Science Policy

JFNIS encourages open data, protocol pre-registration, and sharing of analysis code to advance scientific reproducibility across all disciplines.

Article Processing Charges

Transparent, competitive open access pricing

JFNIS is fully open access. There are no subscription fees, no reader charges, and no paywalls. Authors pay a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance, which covers editorial management, DOI registration, XML archiving, and open access hosting in perpetuity.

Founding Author Rate · Through Dec 2026

Founding Rate

$500

per accepted article (founding discount)

Full open access upon publication
DOI registration via Crossref
JATS XML archiving for PMC back-indexing
Continuous publication upon acceptance
Listed in all target indices upon acceptance
CC BY 4.0 licence

Standard Rate · From 2027

Standard APC

$950

per accepted article

Full open access upon publication
DOI registration via Crossref
JATS XML archiving for PMC back-indexing
Continuous publication upon acceptance
Listed in all target indices upon acceptance
CC BY 4.0 licence

Waiver Policy

APC Waiver

Full / Partial

upon application

Available to authors from LMIC countries
HINARI / Research4Life eligible institutions
Editorial board-invited submissions
Apply via editorial office prior to submission
Waivers do not affect editorial decisions

No APC is charged at submission. The APC is invoiced only upon conditional acceptance of a manuscript following peer review. Rejection after review incurs no charge. APCs may be covered by institutional open access funds, research grants, or funder mandates (including Plan S compliant funders). JFNIS is committed to ensuring financial barriers do not prevent publication of high-quality science.

Peer Review

Rigorous. Transparent. Fair.

JFNIS operates a double-blind peer review process. All identities remain confidential throughout the review cycle. Manuscripts are evaluated by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers. Initial decisions are targeted within 4–6 weeks from submission.

Reviewer Honorarium Policy

JFNIS provides a USD 100 honorarium to each reviewer upon submission of a completed and timely peer review. This applies to all reviewers regardless of institutional affiliation or seniority.

We believe rigorous peer review is the foundation of scientific publishing — and that the time and expertise of reviewers deserves genuine recognition, not just acknowledgement. The honorarium also serves a practical purpose: a compensated review is a committed review. We expect all reviewers who accept an invitation to deliver a thorough, constructive assessment within the agreed timeframe.

Reviewer compensation is funded directly from Article Processing Charges and is independent of any editorial decision. Acceptance or rejection of a manuscript has no bearing on honorarium eligibility.

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Double-Blind Process

Author and reviewer identities remain fully confidential throughout the entire review cycle.

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Two Independent Reviewers

Each manuscript is evaluated by a minimum of two expert reviewers selected for domain-specific expertise.

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Structured Evaluation

Scientific validity, methodological rigor, novelty, clinical applicability, reporting guideline adherence, and ethical compliance.

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Full COI Transparency

Conflict of interest screening for all reviewers and authors. Editorial board submissions handled by independent editors.

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4–6 Week Decision Target

Rapid decisions actively monitored by the Managing Editor. No decision is delayed unnecessarily.

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COPE Standards

All authorship, plagiarism, and integrity concerns are handled following COPE guidelines without exception.

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Reviewer Honorarium

JFNIS provides a USD 100 honorarium to each reviewer upon submission of a completed, timely review — a recognition that rigorous peer review has real value.

Indexing & Discoverability

Full transparency on where your work will be found

We believe authors deserve to know exactly where their published work will be indexed and discoverable. Below is our current indexing status and our committed roadmap. All articles are published in JATS XML format from Day 1 — ensuring complete back-indexing capability once each database acceptance is secured.

Active at Launch

Google Scholar

Automatic indexing upon publication. All articles discoverable immediately.

Active at Launch

BASE

Bielefeld Academic Search Engine — open access repository indexing.

Active at Launch

CrossRef / DOI

Every article receives a permanent DOI via CrossRef at time of publication.

Year 2 Target

DOAJ

Directory of Open Access Journals — prerequisite for PMC and Scopus.

Year 2 Target

PubMed Central (PMC)

Full back-indexing of all prior articles upon acceptance.

Year 3 Target

Scopus

Elsevier abstract and citation database.

Year 3 Target

ESCI / Web of Science

Emerging Sources Citation Index — pathway to full Web of Science and Impact Factor.

Year 3 Target

CINAHL (EBSCO)

Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature.

Year 3–4 Target

PsycINFO (APA)

American Psychological Association database for psychology and behavioral science.

Year 3–4 Target

HINARI / Research4Life

WHO-administered access programme for low- and middle-income country institutions.

Year 4–5 Target

MEDLINE

NLM's primary bibliographic database — highest tier of biomedical indexing.

Impact Factor Target

First Impact Factor (~2.0) projected Year 5, calculated from citations to Years 3–4 articles.

Why JATS XML matters for your article

Every manuscript accepted by JFNIS is published in JATS (Journal Article Tag Suite) XML format from the very first issue. This is the technical standard required by PubMed Central, Scopus, and Web of Science. When JFNIS achieves PMC indexing, all previously published articles will be back-indexed retroactively, meaning articles published in Year 1 will appear in PubMed alongside Year 3 articles. Your work will not be stranded outside the index. This is an explicit commitment of JFNIS publishing policy.

Five-Year Roadmap

Path to PubMed & Impact Factor

An accelerated programme targeting DOAJ and PubMed Central indexing by Year 2, Scopus and ESCI by Year 3, and a first Impact Factor of ~2.0 by Year 4–5, with full back-indexing of all prior content upon PMC acceptance.

Year 1 — Foundation

Launch & DOAJ Preparation

ISSN 3125-537X · OJS live · 10–15 articles · JATS XML from day 1 · CrossRef/DOI · Google Scholar · DOAJ application submitted

Year 2 — Indexing

DOAJ · PMC Application & Approval

DOAJ accepted · 25+ articles · PMC application submitted · PMC approval target · Full back-indexing of Year 1 content

Year 3 — Acceleration

Scopus · ESCI · CINAHL

Scopus submission · Web of Science ESCI · CINAHL · PsycINFO · 40–50 articles · Special issues

Year 4 — Full Suite

MEDLINE · Citation Density

MEDLINE application · 60–75 articles · Web of Science full · HINARI · Citation cluster building

Year 4–5 — Impact

First Impact Factor ~2.0

IF calculated from citations in Year 4–5 to articles in Years 2–3. Target: 100 articles, 200+ citations.

Purpose-Driven Publishing

JFNIS is not a commercial publishing enterprise. It operates on a cost-recovery model — article processing charges are set to cover the real costs of peer review, typesetting, DOI registration, and infrastructure, without generating profit for its owners.

Every decision about how this journal is built — from its pricing to its editorial standards to its technology — is made with one question in mind: what serves the scientific community best?

A Long-Term Vision

Should JFNIS grow to generate surplus revenue beyond the costs of running the journal, it is the intention of the publisher to direct those funds toward a research stipend programme for early-career researchers working in functional neurology, integrated neurophysiology, and related fields.

This is a long-term aspiration, not a current programme. But it reflects the belief that a journal in this field should give back to the researchers who make it possible — and that the purpose of sustainable publishing is to reinvest in the science itself.

A Note on Indexing and Scientific Legitimacy

A common misconception in academic publishing holds that a journal's absence from PubMed or PubMed Central is evidence of reduced scientific standards, or worse, that it signals a predatory publication. This belief is understandable but incorrect — and it is worth addressing directly.

PubMed Central is a curated archive, not a quality certification service. Acceptance requires a formal application process that is only open to journals with an established publication history, typically a minimum of one to two years of consistent output. Frontiers in Neuroscience, PLOS ONE, and many journals now considered gold-standard open access publications spent their early years outside PubMed — not because they lacked rigour, but because eligibility requires time. The same applies to Scopus and Web of Science, both of which operate selective evaluation processes with defined waiting periods for new journals.

A predatory journal, by contrast, is characterised by fabricated peer review, undisclosed fees, false claims of indexing, absence of genuine editorial oversight, and exploitation of authors. JFNIS is the opposite of this. Our peer review process, editorial board, publication ethics framework, conflict of interest policies, authorship standards, and technical infrastructure are publicly documented on this website and comply with COPE guidelines. We make no claims we cannot substantiate.

What we offer authors today is a rigorously managed, ethically operated, fully open access publication with DOI registration via Crossref, immediate Google Scholar discoverability, and JATS XML archiving from Volume 1 — the precise technical format required for retroactive back-indexing when PubMed Central and Scopus eligibility is reached. Every article published now will be submitted for back-indexing at that point. That is a binding commitment, not an aspiration.

Scientific legitimacy is not conferred by a database. It is built through methodological rigour, editorial integrity, transparent processes, and the quality of the work itself. JFNIS is designed to support exactly that — from the first article we publish.

Author Guidelines

Everything you need to prepare your submission

Comprehensive author guidelines are available covering manuscript structure, formatting requirements, reporting standards, ethical obligations, and the full peer review process. All article types are covered with type-specific instructions.

Manuscript Structure

Title page, structured abstract, main text body, supplementary materials. Section order and naming conventions for all article types.

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Reporting Standards

Required checklists by article type: PRISMA, CONSORT, STROBE, CARE, SPIRIT, AGREE II. Mandatory upload with submission.

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References & Citations

APA 7th edition format mandatory. Full author lists, complete journal names, DOIs required. Vancouver by prior agreement.

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Figures & Tables

Figures as separate files (TIFF preferred), min 300 dpi. Tables in editable Word or Excel format. Grayscale legibility required.

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Ethics & Consent

Declaration of Helsinki compliance mandatory. Ethical approval statement with committee name and number. Informed consent documentation.

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Open Science

Data availability statements required. Open data, protocol pre-registration, and code sharing strongly encouraged for reproducibility.

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Editorial Board

International scientific leadership

JFNIS is governed by an international editorial board of recognized experts spanning functional neurology, vestibular rehabilitation, pain science, psychophysiology, performance optimization, sensorimotor integration, biopsychosocial models, trial design, and translational science.

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Editorial Board — Under Formation

JFNIS is currently finalizing its founding editorial board of 8 international experts: the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor-in-Chief, and 6 editorial board members. Invitations are being extended to recognized leaders across the journal's core domains. Full board profiles will be published upon confirmation of all appointments. We are committed to global representation and interdisciplinary expertise.

Editor-in-Chief

Kenneth Jay, PhD

Clinical Research Director, Cervello A/S · Associate Professor, UCF · Adjunct Professor, Carrick Institute

PhD Human Physiology & Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark · MSc Human Physiology, University of Copenhagen · 2,801 citations · h-index 28

Associate Editor-in-Chief

Matthew Antonucci DC, DACNB

Associate Professor of Functional Neurology, Carrick Institute · Chiropractic Neurologist · International Lecturer & Researcher

DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABCDD, FABVR, FABNN, FABBIR, FICC · Co-author, NERD model — Network Entrapment by Reflex Dysfunction (Antonucci & Jay 2026, Front. Syst. Neurosci. 19:1673195)

Editorial Board Member

Position Open

Invitation pending

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Invitation pending

Editorial board members are encouraged to submit to JFNIS. All such submissions undergo the same rigorous double-blind peer review as any external author, with full editorial recusal and independent handling.

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Founding Editor-in-Chief

46+

Publications

2,801

Citations

h-index

Editor-in-Chief · JFNIS

Kenneth Jay, PhD

Dr. Kenneth Jay, PhD is a researcher, clinician, educator, and author with a background in human physiology, neurorehabilitation, movement science, stress physiology, pain, performance optimization, and applied systems thinking. He holds a PhD in Human Physiology and Clinical Biomechanics from the University of Southern Denmark and an MSc in Human Physiology from the University of Copenhagen.

He serves as Clinical Research Director at Cervello A/S (Denmark), Associate Professor in Medical Education at the University of Central Florida (UCF), Adjunct Professor at the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, and Chair of the Carrick Institute Institutional Review Board (IRB). His research spans neurophysiology, sensorimotor control, reflex function, pain science, rehabilitation, and integrated human performance.

With over 2,800 citations, an h-index of 28, and more than 46 peer-reviewed publications, his work has appeared in leading journals including the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Pain Physician, BMC Public Health, and Frontiers in Neurology.

He is the co-author of the NERD model (Network Entrapment by Reflex Dysfunction; Antonucci & Jay 2026, Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 19:1673195), a published conceptual framework that reframes persistent post-concussion symptoms as emergent phenomena arising from reflex circuit dysfunction across five functional nodes (sensory interface, reflex-brainstem hub, cerebellar module, basal ganglia-thalamic modulator, and cerebral cortex), with a formal mathematical model of network entrapment dynamics.

JFNIS is a purpose-driven project. Kenneth founded the journal not as a commercial venture, but out of a genuine conviction that functional neurology and integrated neurophysiology deserve a rigorous, accessible, and independent scientific home, one that operates transparently, treats authors fairly, and reinvests in the field rather than extracting from it. That same conviction underlies his long-term aspiration to direct any surplus generated by the journal toward research stipends for early-career scientists in the field.

Selected Publications

Antonucci MM & Jay K. (2026). The NERD model: reflex circuit dysfunction as a systems-level driver of persistent post-concussion symptoms. Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 19:1673195. doi: 10.3389/fnsys.2025.1673195 Hypothesis & Theory · Open Access · Published 23 January 2026

Jay K, et al. (2011). Kettlebell training for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health: a randomized controlled trial. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 37(3), 196–203 237 citations

Jay K, et al. (2014). Specific and cross over effects of massage for muscle soreness: randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 9(1), 82 232 citations

Jay K, et al. (2015). Effect of individually tailored biopsychosocial workplace interventions on chronic musculoskeletal pain, stress and work ability. Pain Physician, 18(5), 459–471 176 citations

Jay K, et al. (2013). Effects of kettlebell training on postural coordination and jump performance: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(5), 1202–1209 116 citations

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in manuscript preparation, including language editing, data analysis, or figure generation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted work.

Publication Ethics

JFNIS is committed to the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. All processes follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authorship must conform to ICMJE criteria. Plagiarism screening is applied to all submissions.

Publisher

Integrated Systems Press OÜ is an independent academic publishing initiative focused on integrative, systems-based, and clinically relevant scientific work in neuroscience, rehabilitation, human performance, and applied physiology.

Editorial decisions are independent of publisher interests and are based solely on scientific merit.

Journal of Functional Neurology
and Integrated Systems

Call for Papers — Founding Volume

Science at the intersection of function, system, and human potential

Many clinical problems cannot be understood through single-system explanations

Six principles that guide every editorial decision

Toward a definition of Functional Neurology

Nine domains of integrated human function

Article types & word count guides

Submission requirements

Transparent, competitive open access pricing

Rigorous. Transparent. Fair.

Full transparency on where your work will be found

Why JATS XML matters for your article

Path to PubMed & Impact Factor

Everything you need to prepare your submission

International scientific leadership

Editorial Board — Under Formation

Selected Publications

Ready to contribute to the field?

Editorial Office

Send a Message

Journal of Functional Neurologyand Integrated Systems

Call for Papers — Founding Volume

Science at the intersection of function, system, and human potential

Many clinical problems cannot be understood through single-system explanations

Six principles that guide every editorial decision

Toward a definition of Functional Neurology

Nine domains of integrated human function

Article types & word count guides

Submission requirements

Transparent, competitive open access pricing

Rigorous. Transparent. Fair.

Full transparency on where your work will be found

Why JATS XML matters for your article

Path to PubMed & Impact Factor

Everything you need to prepare your submission

International scientific leadership

Editorial Board — Under Formation

Selected Publications

Ready to contribute to the field?

Editorial Office

Send a Message

Journal of Functional Neurology
and Integrated Systems