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Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology

Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology publishes original articles and invited reviews on the physiology and pathophysiology of respiration in its broadest sense, with special focus on neurobiology and additional coverage of respiratory molecular and cellular biology, mechanics of breathing, gas exchange, exercise respiration, unusual environmental conditions, developmental and comparative respiratory physiology, clinical aspects, original methods, and theoretical papers that advance understanding of respiratory physiology and pathophysiology.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 1.6
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1569-9048
eISSN 1878-1519
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Subscription: no publication fee charged to authors. Open Access APC: USD 3,300 excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone. Abstract must briefly state the purpose of the research, principal results, and major conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration in a new section before the references list, while any AI used in the research design or methods must be described reproducibly in the methods section.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must include author names, source title, article or chapter title where applicable, year, and volume, article number, or pagination where applicable, and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Recent Publications

Assessment of double anaerobic threshold in trained subjects

Alessio Pellegrino, Mauro Contini, Edoardo Falconi, Alessandro Nava, Lucia Tricarico, Michele Correale, Pietro Amedeo Modesti, Piergiuseppe Agostoni

10.1016/j.resp.2026.104563
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Electromyographic activity and coordination of accessory respiratory muscles during increased breathing effort in healthy adults

Wioleta Rosa, Rafal Pilinski, Robert Baranski, Mateusz Stec, Agnieszka Sliwka

10.1016/j.resp.2026.104564
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Impact of mechanical ventilation on oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, memory and anxiety related behavior: Insights from an experimental model

Leandro da Silva Cândido, Matheus Ramos Lopes, Pedro Alves Machado-Junior, Aline Maria dos Santos, Thais Lopes Valetim Di Paschoale Ostolin, Ana Beatriz Farias de Souza, Alexandre Barbosa Reis, Fernanda Cacilda dos Santos Silva, Deoclécio Alves Chianca-Jr, Frank Silva Bezerra, Rodrigo Cunha de Menezes

10.1016/j.resp.2026.104565
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Lung fuction impairment following cerebral ischemic stroke: Pathophysiology, mechanisms, and clinical challenges

Petra Somogyi, Barna Babik, Eszter Farkas, Ferenc Peták

10.1016/j.resp.2026.104567
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Association between dyspnea and cognitive task performance in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: An exploratory study

Romain Barthes, Marie-Cécile Niérat, Isabelle Rivals, Peggy Gatignol, Mathieu Raux, Morgane Faure, Gaëlle Bruneteau, Laure Serresse, Capucine Morélot-Panzini, Thomas Similowski

10.1016/j.resp.2026.104566
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

3 days from submission to first decision; 35 days from submission to decision after review; 80 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription publication is free to authors. Open access APC is USD 3,300 excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Neonatal Respiratory Health Research High Altitude and Hypoxia Asthma and respiratory diseases Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Sleep and Wakefulness Research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Educational Robotics and Engineering Physiological and biochemical adaptations Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Sports Performance and Training Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Infant Health and Development Ion channel regulation and function Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring

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