Article Types

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RAPID REPORTS: Short papers presenting important new findings that could potentially have a major impact on the field.

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RESEARCH ARTICLES: Important new research results including the entire contents of a research project. Research articles include an abstract, an introduction, methods and results sections, a discussion, and relevant citations. Large data sets are welcome for inclusion in the online publication. Articles are peer reviewed.

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PERSPECTIVES: Short articles that disseminate new and original lines of thinking in physiology.

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INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY: Manuscripts submitted under this category should describe new methods for the recording, collection, and/or analysis of data relevant to understanding how the physiological system works.

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REVIEW ARTICLES: Synthesis of state-of-the-art knowledge in a defined area highlighting new questions and pointing to future research directions. They encompass examination of biological processes, systems, models, and technologies for their study.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Short letters reviewed by the appropriate Editor and subject to editing and possible abridgment. They do not include original, unpublished data. They also address matters of general interest to the readership.

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EDITORIALS: Provide commentary by the Editor, Associate Editors, and other scientists and experts on issues related to the journal’s mission as well as of general interest to our readers.

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