Journal of Applied Physiology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Physiology publishes the highest quality original research and reviews that examine novel adaptive and integrative physiological mechanisms in humans and animals that advance the field.

The journal encourages the submission of manuscripts that examine the acute and adaptive responses of various organs, tissues, cells and/or molecular pathways to environmental, physiological and/or pathophysiological stressors.

As an applied physiology journal, topics of interest are not limited to a particular organ system.

The journal, therefore, considers a wide array of integrative and translational research topics examining the mechanisms involved in disease processes and mitigation strategies, as well as the promotion of health and well-being throughout the lifespan.

Priority is given to manuscripts that provide mechanistic insight deemed to exert an impact on the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	3.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.078

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	268

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4255

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2920

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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

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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 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.

• <i>Analysis of Tissue and Arterial Blood Temperatures in the Resting Human Forearm</i>

  Citation: 4220

  Authors: Harry H.

• A new method for detecting anaerobic threshold by gas exchange

  Citation: 3043

  Authors: W. L., K., B. J.

• Calculation of percentage changes in volumes of blood, plasma, and red cells in dehydration.

  Citation: 2473

  Authors: D B, D L

• Skeletal muscle mass and distribution in 468 men and women aged 18–88 yr

  Citation: 2295

  Authors: Ian, Steven B., ZiMian, Robert

• The anti-inflammatory effect of exercise

  Citation: 2163

  Authors: Anne Marie W., Bente Klarlund

• Calculation of substrate oxidation rates in vivo from gaseous exchange

  Citation: 1601

  Authors: K. N.

• A new weighting system for mean surface temperature of the human body

  Citation: 1485

  Authors: N. L.

• Age-associated changes in skeletal muscles and their effect on mobility: an operational diagnosis of sarcopenia

  Citation: 1447

  Authors: Fulvio, Cosimo Roberto, Stefania, Benedetta, Chiara, Angelo, Anna Maria, Taina, Jack M., Luigi

• HIF-1: mediator of physiological and pathophysiological responses to hypoxia

  Citation: 1405

  Authors: Gregg L.

• Anaerobic threshold and respiratory gas exchange during exercise.

  Citation: 1384

  Authors: K, B J, S N, W L

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