Frontiers in Physiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1664-042X
Frontiers Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Physiology
Frontiers in Physiology (FP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adipose Tissue and Metabolism and Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1664-042X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.25 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2950 USD. OpenAlex records 20,088 works and 562,783 citations, with an h-index of 232.
Frontiers in Physiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Physiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.25, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adipose Tissue and Metabolism research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Physiology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Physiology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Frontiers in Physiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Physiology
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias, Cardiovascular and exercise physiology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Frontiers in Physiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1664-042X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Physiology is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Physiology is classified under Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias, Cardiovascular and exercise physiology and Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control.
Frontiers in Physiology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.250.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.250 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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High intellectual ability and the gut-brain-sex steroids axis: a perspective on cognitive and emotional diversity
Ítalo M. Urrutia, Nicolás Plaza, Felipe Moraga • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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