Journal of Psychophysiology Practice and Research
JPR publishes rigorous research examining the physiological mechanisms underlying psychological processes, cognitive functions, and behavioral responses through objective measurement and experimental investigation.
Research Scope: Tiered Structure
Psychophysiological Measurement & Methods
- Electroencephalography (EEG) and event-related potentials (ERPs)
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG) signal analysis
- Autonomic nervous system assessment (ECG, heart rate variability)
- Electrodermal activity and skin conductance measurement
- Respiratory monitoring and cardiovascular psychophysiology
- Multimodal physiological recording techniques
Cognitive & Affective Processes
- Attention, perception, and awareness mechanisms
- Learning, memory consolidation, and retrieval
- Emotion regulation and affective processing
- Cognitive control and executive function
- Decision-making and reward processing
- Language processing and semantic cognition
Stress, Arousal & Behavioral Regulation
- Physiological stress response systems
- Cortisol and neuroendocrine function
- Arousal modulation and vigilance
- Sleep-wake regulation and circadian rhythms
- Behavioral inhibition and activation systems
- Psychosocial stress and physiological adaptation
Developmental & Individual Differences
- Developmental psychophysiology across lifespan
- Individual differences in physiological reactivity
- Personality correlates of psychophysiological responses
- Genetic and environmental influences on physiology
- Age-related changes in neural and autonomic function
- Sex and gender differences in psychophysiological patterns
Cross-Disciplinary & Applied Research
- Social psychophysiology and interpersonal processes
- Behavioral medicine and health psychology applications
- Occupational stress and performance assessment
- Sports psychophysiology and motor control
- Environmental influences on physiological function
- Human-computer interaction and ergonomics
Methodological Innovation
- Novel signal processing and analysis techniques
- Machine learning applications in physiological data
- Ambulatory and ecological momentary assessment
- Wearable sensor technology validation
- Multivariate pattern analysis and classification
- Open science practices and data sharing protocols
Frontier Topics (Selective)
- Virtual reality and immersive environment effects
- Neurofeedback and biofeedback mechanisms
- Meditation and mindfulness physiological correlates
- Music and auditory stimulation effects
- Brain-computer interfaces for research applications
- Psychophysiological effects of exercise interventions
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Original Research Articles
Empirical studies with novel findings, rigorous experimental design, appropriate statistical analysis, and clear theoretical contribution. Typical length: 4,000-8,000 words.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Comprehensive syntheses following PRISMA guidelines, quantitative meta-analyses with effect size estimation, or methodological systematic reviews. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Methods & Measurement
Novel measurement techniques, validation studies, methodological innovations, signal processing algorithms, or psychometric analyses of physiological measures.
Short Communications
Brief reports of preliminary findings, replication studies, or focused investigations. Maximum 3,000 words. Rapid review process for timely dissemination.
Data Notes & Registered Reports
Open datasets with comprehensive documentation, null results, or registered reports (Stage 1: study design; Stage 2: results). Supports open science practices.
Perspectives & Commentary
Theoretical frameworks, conceptual analyses, or critical commentaries on methodological issues. Must advance scientific discourse with evidence-based arguments.
Case Studies & Opinion Pieces
Single-case experimental designs may be considered if methodologically rigorous. Pure opinion pieces without empirical grounding are generally declined. Contact editors before submission.
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- CONSORT: Required for randomized controlled trials
- STROBE: Required for observational studies
- PRISMA: Required for systematic reviews
- ARRIVE: Required for animal studies (if applicable)
- JARS-Quant: Recommended for quantitative research
Data & Materials Policy
- Raw data sharing strongly encouraged (anonymized)
- Analysis scripts and code should be deposited in repositories
- Materials and stimuli available upon reasonable request
- Pre-registration of hypotheses and analysis plans valued
- Compliance with FAIR data principles supported
Ethics & Integrity
- IRB/Ethics committee approval required for human research
- IACUC approval required for animal research
- Informed consent procedures must be documented
- Conflicts of interest must be disclosed
- Adherence to Declaration of Helsinki principles
Preprint & Publication Policy
- Preprints on recognized servers (PsyArXiv, bioRxiv) welcomed
- Preprint DOI should be included in submission
- Conference presentations do not preclude publication
- Duplicate submission to multiple journals prohibited
- Prior publication in thesis/dissertation acceptable with disclosure
Decision Metrics & Timeline
Ready to Submit Your Research?
If your work advances understanding of psychophysiological mechanisms through rigorous scientific investigation, we invite your submission. Questions about scope fit? Contact our editorial team at [email protected] before preparing your manuscript.
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