Journal of Applied Physiology

The Journal of Applied Physiology (pronounced: jurn-ul of ap-plied fy-si-ol-o-gy) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original papers that deal with diverse areas of research in applied physiology, especially those papers emphasizing adaptive and integrative mechanisms.

Etymology

The term "Journal of Applied Physiology" is derived from the Latin word "journalis" meaning daily, the Greek word "applied" meaning put to practical use, and "physiology" from the Greek "physis" which means nature or origin, and "-logia" which means "study of".

History

The Journal of Applied Physiology was first published in 1948 by the American Physiological Society. It is a monthly publication that focuses on the understanding of human physiology. The journal has been instrumental in publishing significant research findings in the field of applied physiology.

Scope

The Journal of Applied Physiology covers areas of research in applied physiology, including but not limited to, cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, respiratory physiology, environmental physiology, and neurophysiology. The journal encourages the submission of papers that use new or innovative techniques or methods to understand physiological phenomena.

Related Terms

Peer review: The process by which professionals in the field review research papers for quality before they are published.
Medical Journal: A scholarly publication that focuses on medical research and findings.
Physiology: The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system.
American Physiological Society: A professional organization of physiologists.

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