Annual Review of Physiology

The Annual Review of Physiology, identified by the ISSN 0066-4278, is a prestigious international journal published by Annual Reviews in the United States, dedicated to disseminating high-quality review articles that synthesize current knowledge in the field of physiology. Operating on an annual publication cycle, the journal is indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI) and consistently holds a high impact factor, typically ranking within the first or second quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) journal classification, a position that underscores its significant academic standing. The scope of the journal encompasses comprehensive investigations into physiological mechanisms across molecular, cellular, organ, and systemic levels, with a particular focus on critical subfields such as cardiovascular, neural, endocrine, and metabolic systems. Contributions are exclusively authored by leading experts in their respective domains, ensuring that the content is not only rigorous and authoritative but also forward-looking in its analysis. While the journal maintains a strict acceptance standard that prioritizes depth and scholarly excellence over the rapid dissemination of original experimental data, it remains a cornerstone resource for researchers seeking authoritative overviews and critical perspectives in physiological sciences.