Journal of Physiological Anthropology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Physiological Anthropology (JPA) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on the physiological functions of modern mankind, with an emphasis on the physical and bio-cultural effects on human adaptability to the current environment.

The objective of JPA is to evaluate physiological adaptations to modern living environments, and to publish research from different scientific fields concerned with environmental impact on human life.

Topic areas include, but are not limited to: environmental physiology bio-cultural environment living environment epigenetic adaptation development and growth age and sex differences nutrition and morphology physical fitness and health Journal of Physiological Anthropology is the official journal of the Japan Society of Physiological Anthropology.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,340.00 EUR. Learn more.

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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.

• Physiological Effects of Shinrin-yoku (Taking in the Atmosphere of the Forest)—Using Salivary Cortisol and Cerebral Activity as Indicators—

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Bum-Jin, Yuko, Tamami, Hideki, Takahide, Masahiko, Yoshifumi

• Physiological Effects of Shinrin-yoku (Taking in the Atmosphere of the Forest) in an Old-Growth Broadleaf Forest in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Yuko, Bum-Jin, Hideki, Hideki, Takahide, Yoshifumi

• Aging, Disability, and Frailty: Implications for Universal Design

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Douglas E., Susan

• Positive Effects of Acute and Moderate Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Koji, Takeo, Masao, Yoshibumi

• The Relationship between Premenstrual Symptoms, Menstrual Pain, Irregular Menstrual Cycles, and Psychosocial Stress among Japanese College Students

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Kazuhiko, Ai, Yoko, Michiko

• Sit-to-stand Test to Evaluate Knee Extensor Muscle Size and Strength in the Elderly: A Novel Approach

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Yohei, Megumi, Ryota, Hiroaki, Yasuo, Tetsuo

• Physical Fitness and Anthropometrical Profile of the Brazilian Male Judo Team

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Emerson, Alexandre Velly, Josué Morisson, Fabrício Boscolo

• Precision of Measurement as a Component of Human Variation

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Rie, C.G. Nicholas

• Physiological and Subjective Responses to Low Relative Humidity in Young and Elderly Men

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Yujin, Chinmei, Junko, Motoko, Yutaka

• Effects of Object Color Stimuli on Human Brain Activities in Perception and Attention Referred to EEG Alpha Band Response

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Ai, Tetsuo, Koichi, Yoshihiro