Physiology and Behavior
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Aims and Scope
Physiology & Behavior is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier. It covers the fields of behavioral neuroendocrinology, psychoneuroimmunology, learning and memory, ingestion, social behavior, and studies related to the mechanisms of psychopathology. It was established in 1966 with Matthew J. Wayner as its founding editor-in-chief. The current editor-in-chief is Thomas Lutz (University of Zurich). Less
Key Metrics
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- PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
- LanguageMulti-Language
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageMulti-Language
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1966
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| Months | % Papers published |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 32% |
| 4-6 | 52% |
| 7-9 | 14% |
| >9 | 2% |
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FAQs
Since when has Physiology and Behavior been publishing? 
The Physiology and Behavior has been publishing since 1966 till date.
How frequently is the Physiology and Behavior published?
Physiology and Behavior is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Physiology and Behavior?
The publisher of Physiology and Behavior is PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Physiology and Behavior?
For the Physiology and Behavior's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Physiology and Behavior on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Physiology and Behavior?
The eISSN number is 1873-507X and pISSN number is 0031-9384 for Physiology and Behavior.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Food intake, Odor, Oxidative stress, Vasopressin, Open field, Body mass index, Ghrelin, Overweight, Exercise, Emotion recognition, Thermal comfort, Resistance training, Olfaction, Sucrose, Lipopolysaccharide, Heart rate, Suprachiasmatic nucleus, Memory impairment, Oxytocin, Estrogen.
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