Academic Journal
Q2Stress
About Stress
Stress is a scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.74 and H-index of 101.
Coverage: 1996-2026. Research categories: Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Physiology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q3); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Stress Responses and Cortisol; Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior; Tryptophan and brain disorders; Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control; Adipose Tissue and Metabolism; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development.
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2026-12-31 · DOI: 10.1080/10253890.2026.2684156Reviews
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