Frontiers in Physiology

metrics 2024

Pioneering research at the intersection of physiology and medicine.

Introduction

Frontiers in Physiology, published by FRONTIERS MEDIA SA, is a leading open-access journal that has been at the forefront of physiological research since its inception in 2010. As a reputable publication based in Switzerland, it aims to foster the dissemination of groundbreaking findings across various domains of physiology, engaging a global audience of scholars and practitioners. With a commendable Q2 ranking in the fields of both general physiology and medical physiology for 2023, this journal stands out in its field, achieving a significant Scopus rank of #32/113 in medical physiology and #58/193 in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Frontiers in Physiology not only commits to maintaining high scholarly standards but also ensures that all its articles are freely accessible, thereby promoting collaborative knowledge exchange. With a clear focus on advancing our understanding of physiological processes, the journal plays a crucial role in the development of innovative approaches to health and disease, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.08
Normal Eigen Factor18.22
Influence0.99
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life4.30
Citing Half Life8.40
JCI0.99
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations55909
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

PHYSIOLOGY
Rank 24/85
Percentile 72.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHYSIOLOGY
Rank 24/85
Percentile 71.76
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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