Pflugers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology
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153 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Pflügers Archiv European Journal of Physiology publishes those results of original research that are seen as advancing the physiological sciences, especially those providing mechanistic insights into physiological functions at the molecular and cellular level, and clearly conveying a physiological message. Submissions are encouraged that deal with the evaluation of molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease, ideally resulting in translational research. Purely descriptive papers covering applied physiology or clinical papers will be excluded. Papers on methodological topics will be considered if they contribute to the development of novel tools for further investigation of (patho)physiological mechanisms.
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PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPflugers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology (acronym: paej, abbr: PFLUG ARCH EUR J PHY, ISSN: 0031-6768) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1868. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.066 (Q1), an H-index of 153.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 122 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,416 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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