The Journal of Smooth Muscle Research publishes open access, peer-reviewed articles reporting original scientific and clinical research on all aspects of smooth muscle and smooth muscle-related organs and tissues, such as the gastrointestinal tract, airways, blood vessels, and urogenital system. The journal features three main article types: Original articles; Reviews and Invited Reviews; and Protocols.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1966
Frequencycontinuous online, collated into one volume per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications586
Publisher OrgJapan Society of Smooth Muscle Research
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
PhysiologyQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
PhysiologyMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Gastrointestinal motility and disordersNitric Oxide and Endothelin EffectsIon channel regulation and functionGastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsReceptor Mechanisms and SignalingNeuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyDiet and metabolism studiesNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchEicosanoids and Hypertension PharmacologyUrinary Bladder and Prostate Research