International Journal of Cardiology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Cardiology
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
164 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Cardiology is devoted to cardiology in the broadest sense. Both basic research and clinical papers can be submitted. The journal serves the interest of both practicing clinicians and researchers. In addition to original papers, we are launching a range of new manuscript types, including Consensus and Position Papers, Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses, and Short communications. Case reports are no longer acceptable. Controversial techniques, issues on health policy and social medicine are discussed and serve as useful tools for encouraging debate.
Special Issues
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CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Cardiology (acronym: ijcjournal, abbr: INT J CARDIOL, ISSN: 0167-5273) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd in Ireland since 1981. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.152 (Q1), an H-index of 164.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 714 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,414 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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