PhysiOdyssey is open for submissions for their second issue. The journal accepts a wide range of submissions, as long as the work has a physiology theme. They encourage submissions from anyone with a background in physiology or a related subject, as well as from creative writers and artists with an interest in physiology.

Please submit your work for consideration for our 2nd issue before 31st July 2025.

All submissions should contain original work that has not been published previously and is not currently under consideration at any other journal.  We do allow simultaneous submissions, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere so we can withdraw it from our review process. If your piece is accepted for publication in PhysiOdyssey, we ask that you withdraw it from consideration at any other publication.

For all submissions, please include a scientific statement to clarify the current understanding of the topic you have covered in your piece.  The scientific statement should include relevant references.

All submissions should be in English.

Who can submit

Submissions are accepted from students and novice writers.  Students may be under- or post-graduates, or anyone who is within one year of graduating.  Novice writers are considered to be those who have not traditionally published a novel-length fiction or non-fiction book, or a collection of short stories or poetry.  Authors of individual short works and self-published authors are eligible to submit.

We encourage submissions from anyone with a background in physiology or a related subject, as well as from creative writers and artists with an interest in physiology.

What to submit

PhysiOdyssey accepts a wide range of submissions, as long as the work has a physiology theme.  We are looking for educational, quirky, fun and thought-provoking pieces, and accept fictional insights, historical perspectives, contemporary advancements or even speculative futuristic ideas.  Send us your corporeal curiosities; your anatomical adventures; your visceral visions.

We encourage you to let your imagination take the lead and explore the boundaries of physiology in creative and unexpected ways. Whether your work inspires, informs, or simply entertains, we look forward to seeing where your ideas take you.

Submission Limits
We accept a maximum of 3 submissions per contributor per issue, in any combination of formats (writing, artwork, or both). These can be any combination of written work or visual art. If you are submitting a series of related images, this may be considered a single submission—please include a short note explaining the connection between pieces.

Please ensure you stay within this limit, as submissions that exceed it will be rejected for that issue.  This policy helps us ensure fairness for all contributors while keeping the workload manageable for our small volunteer team

Expression Guidelines: tone, language and sensitivity

At PhysiOdyssey, we encourage imaginative storytelling grounded in the world of physiology. With that freedom comes a responsibility to communicate with clarity, respect, and thoughtful intent.

We ask all contributors to keep the following in mind:

• Purposeful expression: Strong language or explicit content may be included if it is essential to the message or narrative. However, gratuitous swearing, graphic detail, or shock value for its own sake is discouraged.
• Respectful tone: Avoid language or themes that may be discriminatory, derogatory, or offensive. If sensitive material is integral to the work, it should be handled with care. The editorial team will review such cases thoughtfully, but inclusion must not compromise respect for individuals or communities.
• Sensitive topics: Physiology often intersects with intimate or challenging aspects of human experience. When addressing topics such as reproduction, illness, or trauma, please do so with care, accuracy, and empathy.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
• The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
• The text is 1.5-spaced; uses a 12-point font; and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
• The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format with PDFs if required. Images should be sent as png or jpeg files.
• The submission has not been previously published. If it is before another journal for consideration please let us know if it accepted.
• The submission contains a short scientific statement to outline the current understanding of the physiology covered in the work.
• The submission is in English

Poems

Please send poetry of up to 40 lines in Word, OpenOffice or RTF format.  If your poem has a particular format in which you’d like it to be presented, you may also wish to include a pdf copy to represent this.  Please only send one poem per submissions window.