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American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology

American Physiological Society · United States

ISSN0363-6135eISSN1522-1539

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View on Clarivate Master Journal List ↗

SJR Score

1.464

H-Index

283

SNIP

1.114

Total Works

22,089

Total Citations

1,094,821

2yr Mean Citedness

2.55

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the physiology of the heart and circulatory system, investigating mechanisms of cardiovascular disease, vascular function, and related physiological processes. Studies explore topics such as hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy, vascular remodeling, and the impact of aging and genetic factors on cardiovascular health. The journal also covers research on diagnostic techniques, therapeutic interventions, and the role of cellular processes like senescence and inflammation in cardiovascular pathology.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyTwice Monthly, Feb. 2012-

StatusActive

Total Publications22,089

Publisher OrgAmerican Physical Society

Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

American Physiological Society

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

0363-6135 / 1522-1539

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ1

PhysiologyQ1

Physiology (medical)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Cardiac & Cardiovascular SystemPeripheral Vascular DiseasesPhysiology

Scopus Categories

Physiology (medical)Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicinePhysiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasNitric Oxide and Endothelin EffectsHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsIon channel regulation and functionCardiac Ischemia and ReperfusionCardiovascular and exercise physiologyCardiomyopathy and Myosin StudiesReceptor Mechanisms and SignalingCardiac Imaging and Diagnostics