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The Journal of Physiology

The Journal of Physiology publishes research in all areas of physiology and pathophysiology that illustrates new physiological principles, mechanisms or premises. It encourages work at the molecular level, cell membrane, single cells, tissues, organs, and systems physiology, with particular interest in research with a clinical or translational focus that advances understanding of physiology in health and disease.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 4.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3751
eISSN 1469-7793
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $5,670 USD / £3,770 GBP / €4,710 EUR APC if accepted and published open access; members of The Physiological Society receive 20% off APCs.

Submission Instructions

The Journal of Physiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be written as a continuous unstructured paragraph. Abstract must include in order introduction, research question, methods, findings, conclusions, take-home message, and wider context without subheadings or numbered sections.
Manuscript There is no restriction on page length for Research Articles. The usual revised manuscript format is Title, Authors, First author profile, Footnotes, Key points summary, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Additional information section, Authors' Translational Perspective, Tables, Figures, and Abstract figures. Manuscript must include a key points summary immediately before the abstract, at least three keywords, an Additional information section, author contributions, and a Generative AI Statement within the Additional information section where applicable.
References About 50 references should be adequate. References must follow journal style.
Figures & Tables There is no restriction on the number of tables or figures for Research Articles. For initial submission, figures and tables with their legends should preferably be integrated into the text at the appropriate location in a single manuscript file. All tables must be included within the manuscript text file and must not be submitted as figure files.
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Topical Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Review articles are usually between 2,000 and 4,000 words, although longer reviews are permitted when justified by the scope of the topic. Reviews should present a clear, easy-to-read narrative with a logical flow from the Introduction to the Discussion and should use subtitles or headlines. Manuscript must include key points summaries immediately before the abstract, an Additional information section, and author biographies limited to 100 words for single-author reviews or 150 words for reviews with two or more authors.
References References should be limited to 50, except in special cases. References must follow journal style, and self-citation should be kept to a minimum.
Figures & Tables An abstract figure must be uploaded as a separate file labelled 'Abstract Figure' no later than the revised manuscript stage. Figures in reviews must not include new or unpublished data, and the abstract figure legend in the main manuscript file must not exceed 150 words.
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Symposium Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must convey the major findings and conclusion of the Review and must not use phrases like 'xxx will be discussed'.
Manuscript Reviews are usually between 2,000 and 4,000 words, although longer Reviews are permitted when the topic scope necessitates it. Reviews should have a clear, easy-to-read narrative with a logical flow from the Introduction to the Discussion and should use subtitles or headlines. Manuscript must include key points immediately before the abstract, an Additional information section, and a generative AI statement within Additional information when applicable or a clear statement that no generative AI tools were used.
References References should be limited to 50, with exceptions in special cases. References must follow journal style. Self-citation should be kept to a minimum.
Figures & Tables Abstract figure should be uploaded as a separate file labelled 'Abstract Figure'. Figures must not include new or unpublished data, and the abstract figure legend in the main manuscript file must not exceed 150 words.
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White Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript White Papers are typically 4000–8000 words long. White Papers should follow roughly the same format as Reviews and emphasise current understanding, consensus, controversies, and pressing issues for future investigations. The manuscript must include a key points summary of no more than 150 words in up to 5 bullet points immediately before the abstract and an Additional information section that includes a Generative AI Statement if applicable.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be able to fit on a printed page and use labels and design choices that do not rely on colour alone.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters must not exceed 1,000 words unless agreed beforehand with the Publications Office. Letters should address significant scientific points arising from a recent publication in the journal, be objective, and contain no personal or derogatory wording toward the original authors or their colleagues. An Additional information section must be included, and no new data may be introduced into a Letter.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision: 19 days; median submission to acceptance: 104 days; median acceptance to publication: 23 days.

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What are the publication costs?

$5,670 USD / £3,770 GBP / €4,710 EUR APC for open access publication if accepted and published; members of The Physiological Society receive 20% off.

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Research Topics

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