About the Journal of Nervous System and Physiological Phenomena
A peer-reviewed, open access journal advancing mechanistic understanding of nervous system function and physiological regulation — trusted by neurophysiologists, systems biologists, and researchers exploring how biological systems maintain homeostasis and respond to environmental challenges.
JNPP publishes research that deepens understanding of physiological mechanisms across multiple systems and organizational levels. Our scope encompasses experimental studies, computational models, and integrative analyses that reveal how biological systems function and maintain homeostasis.
Neural Circuit Function
Mechanisms of synaptic transmission, neural network dynamics, action potential propagation, neurotransmitter systems, and circuit-level information processing.
Sensory and Motor Physiology
Sensory transduction mechanisms, motor control systems, proprioception, vestibular function, and sensorimotor integration pathways.
Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic and parasympathetic regulation, autonomic reflexes, baroreceptor function, and neural control of visceral organs.
Cardiovascular Physiology
Cardiac electrophysiology, hemodynamics, vascular regulation, blood flow control, and cardiovascular homeostatic mechanisms.
Respiratory Mechanics
Gas exchange mechanisms, ventilation control, respiratory reflexes, pulmonary physiology, and respiratory pattern generation.
Metabolic Regulation
Energy homeostasis, glucose metabolism, lipid regulation, mitochondrial function, and cellular energetics in physiological contexts.
Neuroendocrine Systems
Hypothalamic-pituitary axes, hormone signaling mechanisms, feedback regulation, and neuroendocrine integration of physiological responses.
Cellular Electrophysiology
Ion channel function, membrane potential dynamics, electrical excitability, and cellular signaling mechanisms in excitable tissues.
Physiological Modeling
Computational models of physiological systems, mathematical frameworks for biological regulation, and systems-level simulations.
Homeostatic Control
Regulatory mechanisms maintaining physiological stability, feedback loops, allostasis, and adaptive responses to environmental perturbations.
Neural Plasticity Mechanisms
Synaptic plasticity, long-term potentiation/depression, structural remodeling, and activity-dependent changes in neural circuits.
Comparative Physiology
Cross-species physiological mechanisms, evolutionary adaptations, and comparative approaches to understanding biological function.
JNPP offers a comprehensive publishing environment designed to maximize the visibility and impact of your physiological research.
- Open Access Publishing: Immediate global accessibility ensures your mechanistic discoveries reach researchers, educators, and students worldwide without subscription barriers.
- Expert Peer Review: Rigorous evaluation by specialists in neurophysiology, systems biology, and physiological sciences ensures scientific quality and methodological soundness.
- Rapid Publication: Streamlined editorial workflows deliver first decisions within 18 days and online publication within 3 days of acceptance.
- International Visibility: Comprehensive indexing across scientific databases, Google Scholar, and institutional repositories enhances discoverability.
- Methodological Transparency: Support for data sharing, supplementary materials, and detailed methodological reporting strengthens reproducibility.
- No Length Restrictions: Publish comprehensive methodological details and extensive datasets without artificial space constraints.
- Visual Content Support: High-resolution figures, videos, and supplementary animations effectively communicate complex physiological mechanisms.
Comprehensive reports of experimental investigations, mechanistic studies, or physiological modeling advancing understanding of nervous system or physiological phenomena. Should include detailed methodology, rigorous data analysis, and clear interpretation of findings.
Concise reports of significant mechanistic findings, novel methodological approaches, or preliminary observations warranting rapid dissemination. Limited to focused datasets with clear physiological implications.
Comprehensive syntheses of current knowledge in specific areas of neurophysiology or physiological regulation. Should provide critical analysis, identify knowledge gaps, and suggest future research directions.
Detailed descriptions of novel experimental techniques, computational approaches, or analytical methods for studying physiological systems. Should include validation data and practical implementation guidance.
Forward-looking analyses of emerging concepts, technological advances, or theoretical frameworks in physiological sciences. Should stimulate discussion and identify new research opportunities.
Brief reports describing technical innovations, instrumentation advances, or procedural improvements relevant to physiological research.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by experts in relevant physiological specialties. Reviewers assess experimental design, methodological rigor, data interpretation, and contribution to mechanistic understanding. Our single-blind review process maintains reviewer anonymity while providing constructive feedback to authors.
Authors receive detailed reviewer comments and clear editorial guidance for revisions. Manuscripts requiring methodological clarification or additional analyses receive specific recommendations to strengthen scientific quality.
Research Integrity
JNPP adheres to international standards for research ethics and publication integrity. All experimental research must receive appropriate institutional approval. Animal studies must comply with ethical guidelines and include detailed welfare information.
Authors must declare conflicts of interest, funding sources, and individual contributions using the CRediT taxonomy. We screen submissions for plagiarism and require data availability statements to support reproducibility.
Authors planning submissions should consult our comprehensive Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting requirements, ethical standards, and submission procedures.
Submission Checklist
- Manuscript formatted according to JNPP guidelines with structured abstract
- All figures and tables properly labeled with descriptive captions
- References formatted in journal style with DOIs when available
- Ethics approval documentation for animal or human research
- Conflict of interest and funding statements
- Author contribution statements using CRediT taxonomy
- Data availability statement indicating access to underlying datasets
- Cover letter explaining manuscript significance and scope fit
JNPP's Editorial Board comprises distinguished physiologists, neurophysiologists, and systems biologists from leading research institutions worldwide. Our editors bring expertise spanning molecular mechanisms to integrative systems physiology, ensuring comprehensive evaluation across diverse physiological domains.
The editorial team is committed to fair, constructive review processes that support authors in communicating their mechanistic discoveries effectively while maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor.
JNPP operates under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided proper attribution is given. Authors retain copyright while ensuring maximum accessibility for the global research community.
Advance Physiological Understanding
Submit your mechanistic research to JNPP and contribute to the global body of knowledge on nervous system function and physiological regulation. Join researchers worldwide advancing our understanding of how biological systems operate.
Contact JNPP
For editorial inquiries, submission questions, or partnership opportunities, contact our editorial office at [email protected]. We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours and are committed to supporting authors throughout the publication process.
