Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism

Aims & Scope

Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism publishes original research articles, reviews, and commentaries, focussing on the application of physiology, nutrition, and metabolism to the study of human health, physical activity, and fitness.

The published research, reviews, and symposia will be of interest to exercise physiologists, physical fitness and exercise rehabilitation specialists, public health and health care professionals, as well as basic and applied physiologists, nutritionists, and biochemists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.774

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7089

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1030

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A practical and precise approach to quantification of body composition in cancer patients using computed tomography images acquired during routine care

  Citation: 1768

  Authors: Marina, Carla M.M., Jessica R., Tony, Linda J., Vickie E.

• Letter to the Editor: Standardized use of the terms “sedentary” and “sedentary behaviours”

  Citation: 1506

  Authors:

• Systematic review of the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and health indicators in school-aged children and youth

  Citation: 1496

  Authors: Veronica Joan, Casey Ellen, Michael M., Valerie, Jean-Philippe, Ian, Peter T., Russell R., Sarah, Michelle E., Margaret, Mark S.

• Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep

  Citation: 1347

  Authors: Mark S., Valerie, Jean-Philippe, Sarah, Thy, Mary, Guy, Casey E., Reut, Katherine, Ian, Peter T., Michelle E., Amy E., Claire, Anthony D., Timothy, Russell R., Andrea, Veronica J., Sophie, Margaret, Travis J., James A., Gareth, Shelly K., Lori

• Physiological and health implications of a sedentary lifestyle

  Citation: 998

  Authors: Mark Stephen, Rachel Christine, Travis John, Genevieve Nissa, Neville

• Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth: an update

  Citation: 918

  Authors: Valerie, Stephen, Nicholas, Casey E., Veronica J., Jean-Philippe, Travis J., Peter T., Anthony D., Sarah, Michelle E., Margaret, Helena, Mark S.

• New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines

  Citation: 783

  Authors: Mark S., Darren E.R., Ian, Donald H., Amy E., Ryan E., Michelle E., Audrey, Allana G., Lori, Kelly, Mary

• Systematic review of the relationships between sleep duration and health indicators in school-aged children and youth

  Citation: 658

  Authors: Jean-Philippe, Casey E., Veronica J., Valerie, Reut, Timothy, Shelly K., Sarah, Michelle E., Margaret, Kevin, Sheniz, Laura, Mark S.

• Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults aged 18–64 years and Adults aged 65 years or older: an integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep

  Citation: 580

  Authors: Robert, Jean-Philippe, Lora M., Ian, Travis J., Michelle E., Veronica J., Jennifer R., Rasha, Emily C., Mary, Julie, Valerie, Sebastien F., Amy E., Tala, Guy, Stephanie M., Mary Kate, Genevieve N., Peter T., William, Kirstin N., Amanda, Kaleigh, Sharon, Kenneth E., Ryan E., Amanda, Frank, Juana, Mark S.

• Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: a systematic review

  Citation: 503

  Authors: David G., Anthony J., Anthony D., Malachy

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