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Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis

Japan Atherosclerosis Society · Japan · Est. 1960

ISSN1880-3873

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total53

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

0.901

H-Index

105

SNIP

1.036

Total Works

2,978

Total Citations

76,413

2yr Mean Citedness

2.47

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis focuses on cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and coronary artery disease. Research areas include the role of lipids (LDL-C, triglycerides, Lp(a)), antiplatelet therapies, genetic and epigenetic factors in lipid metabolism, and the impact of chronic conditions like kidney disease and diabetes on cardiovascular health. The journal also covers vascular remodeling, calcification, and the influence of lifestyle factors such as diet and alcohol consumption.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionJapan

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1960

Annual Volume~ 135 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications2,978

Publisher OrgJapan Atherosclerosis Society

OA Since2015

Submission Info

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?

Japan Atherosclerosis Society

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1880-3873

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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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2025

2026

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.

Biochemistry (medical)Q2

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ2

Internal MedicineQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Scopus Categories

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineBiochemistry (medical)Internal Medicine

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsCardiovascular Health and Disease PreventionAdipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic DiseasesCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesPeripheral Artery Disease ManagementAtherosclerosis and Cardiovascular DiseasesCholesterol and Lipid MetabolismCardiovascular Disease and AdiposityCancer, Lipids, and Metabolism