IPJ follows rigorous editorial policies to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in physiology publishing. All submissions are evaluated for scope fit, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance.

IPJ uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate study validity, data transparency, and relevance to physiological science. Editors make final decisions based on reviewer feedback and editorial standards.

• Disclosure of funding sources and conflicts of interest
• Ethics approvals for studies involving animals or human participants
• Transparent reporting of study methods and limitations
• Plagiarism screening for all submissions

IPJ follows established guidelines for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions when required to protect the scholarly record.

Authors must include data availability statements and provide access to study data or code when possible. Clear documentation supports reproducibility and review quality.

All authors must meet authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript. Contribution statements should describe each author role.

IPJ uses plagiarism screening and data integrity checks to protect the scholarly record. Corrections and retractions are issued when necessary to maintain transparency.

• Plagiarism screening for all submissions
• Data integrity review for key physiological outcomes
• Corrections issued for verified post-publication errors
• Retractions considered for serious ethical breaches

Authors may request reconsideration when concerns arise. Appeals are reviewed by senior editors to ensure fair and consistent decisions.

• Submit appeals with clear justification and supporting evidence
• Conflicts of interest are reviewed during appeal handling
• Final decisions follow editorial board review

Editorial decisions are based on scope fit, methodological rigor, and reviewer feedback. IPJ documents decisions to ensure consistency and accountability.

• Document reviewer comments and decision rationale.
• Manage conflicts of interest transparently.
• Provide authors with clear revision guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the process.

Authors and editors share responsibility for policy compliance and transparent reporting.

• Confirm ethics approvals and consent documentation.
• Disclose funding and conflict statements clearly.
• Maintain accurate data availability statements.
• Follow correction and retraction guidance when needed.
• Document reviewer feedback in decision letters.

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.