Reviewers provide expert evaluation of physiology research submissions. Reviews focus on study design, data transparency, and relevance to the field.

• Soundness of study design, sampling, and controls
• Appropriateness of validation and replication
• Transparency of data sources and parameters
• Clarity of results and interpretation
• Relevance to physiological science and applications

Reviewers submit structured feedback through ManuscriptZone. IPJ encourages constructive, detailed comments that help authors improve transparency and reproducibility.

Manuscripts and review discussions are confidential. Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest and decline reviews when necessary.

Reviewers should assess methodological rigor, reproducibility, and physiological relevance. Constructive feedback improves clarity and strengthens the scholarly record.

• Evaluate study design, controls, and measurement protocols
• Confirm statistical methods and reporting transparency
• Assess novelty and contribution to physiology knowledge
• Review ethics statements and data availability
• Recommend revisions that improve clarity and rigor

Editors and reviewers help maintain the integrity of physiology research. IPJ expects timely, constructive feedback that improves clarity and reproducibility.

• Focus on methodological rigor and physiological relevance.
• Provide actionable comments for authors.
• Declare conflicts of interest before accepting assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of submitted work.

Timely, fair, and constructive input helps IPJ maintain publication quality.

• Respond to invitations promptly.
• Submit reviews within agreed timelines.
• Provide balanced feedback with actionable guidance.
• Respect confidentiality of submitted work.

IPJ is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in physiology research. We emphasize reproducible methods, clear reporting of experimental protocols, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in human and comparative physiology.