The special issue's topic is:

"Neural Network Simulation"

Simulation of neural models is increasingly used in neuroscience. It raises a number of issues, such as: how to efficiently simulate large networks, how to describe and share models that are based on different simulators, how to constrain and handle large parameter spaces, and how to cope with the complexity and variety of biological models. In this special issue of Network: Computation in Neural Systems (http://informahealthcare.com/loi/net), original research contributions, reviews, and perspectives on all topics relevant to the simulation of biological neural networks are invited. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Simulation algorithms
• Data structures
• Parallel processing, for example on graphics cards
• Standardization, interfacing, model sharing
• Analysis and interpretation of simulated data

Contributions of reviews or perspectives should be proposed to Romain Brette prior to submission.
Manuscripts should be submitted online via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ncns, mentioning the special issue in the cover letter.

Important dates:
Manuscript submission due: June 17, 2012
First review completed: July 31, 2012
Revised manuscript due: September 7, 2012
Second review completed, final decisions to authors: October 5, 2012
Final manuscript due: October 12, 2012
Publication date: December 7, 2012

For further information, please contact the editors:
Romain Brette
Christian Leibold