Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology

Aims & Scope

Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology (RESPNB) publishes original articles and invited reviews concerning physiology and pathophysiology of respiration in its broadest sense.

Although a special focus is on topics in neurobiology, high quality papers in respiratory molecular and cellular biology are also welcome, as are high-quality papers in traditional areas, such as: -Mechanics of breathing- Gas exchange and acid-base balance- Respiration at rest and exercise- Respiration in unusual conditions, like high or low pressure or changes of temperature, low ambient oxygen- Embryonic and adult respiration- Comparative respiratory physiology.

Papers on clinical aspects, original methods, as well as theoretical papers are also considered as long as they foster the understanding of respiratory physiology and pathophysiology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.585

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	116

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9934

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	674

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine and Neuroscience, 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.

• Natural hypometabolism during hibernation and daily torpor in mammals

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Gerhard, Sylvia, Ralf

• Consequences of exercise-induced respiratory muscle work

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Jerome A., Lee, Joshua, Jordan, Curtis

• The multiple dimensions of dyspnea: Review and hypotheses

  Citation: 290

  Authors: Robert W., Richard H., Robert B.

• Acid–base balance and CO2 excretion in fish: Unanswered questions and emerging models

  Citation: 287

  Authors: S.F., K.M.

• Characteristics of the turbulent laryngeal jet and its effect on airflow in the human intra-thoracic airways

  Citation: 274

  Authors: Ching-Long, Merryn H., Geoffrey, Eric A.

• Allometric scaling of maximal metabolic rate in mammals: muscle aerobic capacity as determinant factor

  Citation: 256

  Authors: Ewald R., Leonardo D., Beat, Hans

• Autonomic function following cervical spinal cord injury

  Citation: 243

  Authors: Andrei

• New insights into gill ionocyte and ion transporter function in euryhaline and diadromous fish

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Junya, Stephen D.

• Mechanics of airflow in the human nasal airways

  Citation: 226

  Authors: D.J., D.J., R.C.

• Plasticity of respiratory structures — Adaptive remodeling of fish gills induced by ambient oxygen and temperature

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Jørund, Göran E.

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