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Frontiers in Physiology

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1856

eISSN1664-042X
SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
100
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (4 more)+22
Total100
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
1.065
H-Indexi
227
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
1.089
Total Worksi
19,540
Total Citationsi
536,467
2yr Mean Citednessi
3.21
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Physiology is a peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal covering all aspects of physiology. It is published by Frontiers Media. The journal was established in 2010 and covers all aspects of physiology, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, neurophysiology, exercise physiology, and environmental physiology.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1856
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications19,540
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2009
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 3,150
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
1664-042X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 3,150
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

PhysiologyQ2
Physiology (medical)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Physiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Sports Performance and TrainingCardiovascular and exercise physiologyHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasAdipose Tissue and MetabolismSports injuries and preventionExercise and Physiological ResponsesNeurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchIon channel regulation and functionMuscle Physiology and Disorders

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Physiology

Is Frontiers in Physiology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Physiology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Physiology?

Frontiers in Physiology is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 3.21.

Is Frontiers in Physiology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Physiology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Physiology?

Frontiers in Physiology is a peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal covering all aspects of physiology. It is published by Frontiers Media. The journal was established in 2010 and covers all aspects of physiology, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, neurophysiology, exercise physiology, and environmental physiology.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Physiology?

Frontiers in Physiology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref