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Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

0.52

h-Index

2024-2025

 22

Rank

2024-2025

 21959

SJR

2024-2025

 0.188

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences
Abbreviation Niger. J. Physiol. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4); Physiology (Q4); Physiology (medical) (Q4)
h-index 22
Overall Rank/Ranking 21959
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.188
Impact Score 0.52
Publisher Physiological Society of Nigeria
Country Nigeria
ISSN 0794859X
Best Quartile Q4
Coverage History 1988-1991, 2006-2024




About Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences


Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4); Physiology (Q4); Physiology (medical) (Q4). It is published by Physiological Society of Nigeria. The overall rank of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is 21959. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.188. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 22. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.

The ISSN of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences journal is 0794859X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is cited by a total of 54 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is 0.52, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences IF is increased by a factor of 0.02 and approximate percentage change is 4% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is 0.52. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.52
2023 0.50
2022 0.46
2021 0.55
2020 0.35
2019 0.38
2018 0.49
2017 0.24
2016 0.12
2015 0.35
2014 0.38

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences h-index


  Table Setting

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences has an h-index of 22. It means 22 articles of this journal have more than 22 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences ISSN


The ISSN of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is 0794859X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is 21959. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.188. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.188
2023 0.18
2022 0.161
2021 0.167
2020 0.180
2019 0.165
2018 0.168
2017 0.128
2016 0.123
2015 0.177
2014 0.192

Ranking of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 21959
2023 21160
2022 21265
2021 20209
2020 20679
2019 20693
2018 19930
2017 23669
2016 24752
2015 19026
2014 17628

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences Publisher


Table Setting

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is published by Physiological Society of Nigeria. It's publishing house is located in Nigeria. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1988-1991, 2006-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is Niger. J. Physiol. Sci.. This abbreviation ('Niger. J. Physiol. Sci.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences


If your research field is/are related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4); Physiology (Q4); Physiology (medical) (Q4), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences latest impact IF is 0.52. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.55 (2021) and 0.12 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.39 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.188, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.192 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.123 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.39.


What's the latest h-index of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The latest h-index of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is 22.


Who's the publisher of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is published by the Physiological Society of Nigeria, with its country of publication being the Nigeria.


What's the current ranking of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is currently ranked 21959 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 17628 in 2014 and its lowest position of 24752 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is Niger. J. Physiol. Sci..


Is the "Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is classified as a journal that the Physiological Society of Nigeria publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences encompasses the following areas:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Physiology
  • Physiology (medical)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 0794859X.


What's the best quartile of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The best quartile for the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences is Q4 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences?

The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1988-1991, 2006-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.52
2023 0.50
2022 0.46
2021 0.55
2020 0.35
2019 0.38
2018 0.49
2017 0.24
2016 0.12
2015 0.35
2014 0.38



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