European Journal of Applied Physiology

Aims & Scope

The European Journal of Applied Physiology (EJAP) aims to promote mechanistic advances in human integrative and translational physiology.

Physiology is viewed broadly, having overlapping context with related disciplines such as biomechanics, biochemistry, endocrinology, ergonomics, immunology, motor control, and nutrition.

EJAP welcomes studies dealing with physical exercise, training and performance.

Studies addressing physiological mechanisms are preferred over descriptive studies.

Papers dealing with animal models or pathophysiological conditions are not excluded from consideration, but must be clearly relevant to human physiology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.060

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	167

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4400

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2427

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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 Health Professions and Medicine, 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.

• Rate of force development: physiological and methodological considerations

  Citation: 975

  Authors: Nicola A., Per, Anthony J., Jonathan, Neale, Jacques

• Muscular adaptations in response to three different resistance-training regimens: specificity of repetition maximum training zones

  Citation: 670

  Authors: Gerson, Thomas, Heather, Kumika, Fredrick, Thomas, Kerry, Nicholas, William, Robert

• Associations between Borg’s rating of perceived exertion and physiological measures of exercise intensity

  Citation: 582

  Authors: Johannes, Bernd, Jeffrey W., Axel, Stefan, Martin

• The effect of mental stress on heart rate variability and blood pressure during computer work

  Citation: 563

  Authors: Nis, Dag, Anne Katrine, Nils, Ulf, Karen

• Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be

  Citation: 560

  Authors: Jörn

• Reliability and validity of the Biodex system 3 pro isokinetic dynamometer velocity, torque and position measurements

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Tamara C., Sandra J., Bruce M., David H., Joshua M.

• From space to Earth: advances in human physiology from 20 years of bed rest studies (1986–2006)

  Citation: 512

  Authors: A., M., M. V., J., J.

• Considerations for use of the Hoffmann reflex in exercise studies

  Citation: 475

  Authors: E. Paul

• Physiological and methodological considerations for the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation

  Citation: 471

  Authors: Nicola A.

• Influence of maximal muscle strength and intrinsic muscle contractile properties on contractile rate of force development

  Citation: 462

  Authors: Lars L., Per

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