EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Bridging the gap between lab and life for better health outcomes.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Physiological Mechanisms in Health and Disease:
Research focusing on the mechanisms that govern physiological processes in various systems (e.g., cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory) and how these mechanisms are altered in disease states. - Exercise Physiology and Performance:
Exploration of the physiological responses to different types of exercise, including resistance training, endurance activities, and high-intensity interval training, and their impact on athletic performance and health. - Environmental Physiology:
Studies examining how environmental factors such as altitude, temperature, and hypoxia influence physiological responses and adaptations in humans and animal models. - Neurophysiology and Muscle Function:
Research on the neural control of muscle function, including motor unit behavior, sensory feedback, and the effects of fatigue and training on neuromuscular performance. - Metabolic Responses to Nutrition and Exercise:
Investigations into how dietary components and exercise influence metabolism, including studies on energy expenditure, substrate utilization, and metabolic disorders. - Translational Research:
Studies that bridge laboratory findings with clinical applications, focusing on therapeutic interventions and the physiological underpinnings of diseases.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrative Physiology and Systems Biology:
Research that combines multiple physiological systems and employs systems biology approaches to understand complex interactions and responses is on the rise. - Impact of COVID-19 on Physiology:
Studies exploring the physiological consequences of COVID-19, including long-term effects on cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic health, have gained significant attention. - Gut Microbiota and Physiology:
An increasing focus on the relationship between gut microbiota and various physiological processes, including metabolism, immune function, and mental health, reflects a growing interest in microbiome research. - Heat Acclimatization and Thermoregulation:
Research examining physiological adaptations to heat exposure and acclimatization strategies, particularly in the context of climate change and athletic performance, is becoming more prominent. - Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Pain and Fatigue:
A trend towards understanding the neurophysiological underpinnings of pain and fatigue, particularly in relation to exercise and rehabilitation, is emerging as a critical area of research. - Personalized and Precision Exercise Physiology:
A growing interest in tailoring exercise prescriptions based on individual physiological responses and genetic factors is evident, reflecting a shift towards personalized medicine in exercise science.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Cardiovascular Physiological Studies:
Research focusing solely on basic cardiovascular functions without integrating modern techniques or interdisciplinary approaches appears to be less prevalent. - Animal Models in Isolation:
While animal models remain important, there is a noticeable decline in studies that do not translate findings to human physiology or clinical contexts, as the field moves towards more translational research. - Basic Endocrine Studies:
Research focusing solely on hormonal functions without considering their interactions with physical activity or environmental factors is becoming less common as integrative approaches gain favor. - Static Exercise Studies:
Investigations that focus on static or isometric exercises without considering dynamic or functional movement patterns are less frequently published as the field emphasizes more ecologically valid assessments.
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