Physiology and Behavior

Aims & Scope

Physiology & Behavior is aimed at the causal physiological mechanisms of behavior and its modulation by environmental factors.

The journal invites original reports in the broad area of behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, in which at least one variable is physiological and the primary emphasis and theoretical context are behavioral.

The range of subjects includes behavioral neuroendocrinology, psychoneuroimmunology, learning and memory, ingestion, social behavior, and studies related to the mechanisms of psychopathology.

Contemporary reviews and theoretical articles are welcomed and the Editors invite such proposals from interested authors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.782

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	192

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6997

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2335

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Neuroscience and Psychology, 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.

• Chronic catheterization of the spinal subarachnoid space

  Citation: 1889

  Authors: Tony L., Thomas A.

• Adverse childhood experiences, allostasis, allostatic load, and age-related disease

  Citation: 1657

  Authors: Andrea, Bruce S.

• Development of the university of pennsylvania smell identification test: A standardized microencapsulated test of olfactory function

  Citation: 1448

  Authors: Richard L., Paul, Michael

• Stress, eating and the reward system

  Citation: 1259

  Authors: Tanja C., Elissa S.

• Assessment of positive emotions in animals to improve their welfare

  Citation: 1123

  Authors: Alain, Gerhard, Margit Bak, Randi Oppermann, Berry, Linda J., Christoph, Björn, Ivan, Jan, Morten, Isabelle, Arnaud

• Orexin activation counteracts decreases in nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) caused by high-fat diet

  Citation: 1120

  Authors: P.E., A.N., A.A., C.J., C.M.

• The anterior cingulate as a conflict monitor: fMRI and ERP studies

  Citation: 1009

  Authors: V, C

• ‘Liking’ and ‘wanting’ food rewards: Brain substrates and roles in eating disorders

  Citation: 882

  Authors: Kent C.

• Motivation concepts in behavioral neuroscience

  Citation: 806

  Authors: Kent C

• Variations in maternal care in the rat as a mediating influence for the effects of environment on development

  Citation: 798

  Authors: Frances A, Darlene D, Adam, Michael J

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