About the International Journal of Heart Research
A peer-reviewed platform advancing cardiovascular physiology through mechanistic research, functional studies, and physiological modeling — connecting researchers worldwide in the pursuit of cardiac scientific excellence.
Exploring Cardiac Mechanisms at the Physiological Level
The International Journal of Heart Research (JH) is dedicated to publishing high-quality research that elucidates the physiological mechanisms underlying cardiovascular function. Our journal serves as a vital communication channel for physiologists, molecular biologists, biomedical engineers, and basic science researchers investigating how the heart and circulatory system operate at cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels.
JH emphasizes mechanistic understanding over clinical outcomes, focusing on fundamental processes such as cardiac electrophysiology, hemodynamics, myocardial mechanics, vascular physiology, metabolic regulation, and homeostatic control. We provide researchers with a rigorous yet responsive peer review framework that values experimental innovation, methodological clarity, and reproducible findings.
Our editorial commitment centers on scientific integrity, transparency, and rapid dissemination of physiological discoveries that advance the foundational knowledge base of cardiovascular science.
JH prioritizes manuscripts that investigate the fundamental physiological principles governing cardiac and vascular function. We welcome experimental, computational, and theoretical studies that clarify mechanistic pathways, quantify functional relationships, and develop physiological models.
Ion channel function, action potential dynamics, conduction system physiology, arrhythmia mechanisms, and electrical remodeling processes.
Excitation-contraction coupling, sarcomere physiology, force generation, mechanical transduction, and cardiac pump function.
Blood flow regulation, pressure-volume relationships, endothelial function, vascular tone, and microcirculation dynamics.
Myocardial metabolism, oxygen consumption, ATP production pathways, substrate utilization, and mitochondrial function.
Sympathetic and parasympathetic regulation, baroreceptor function, chemoreceptor responses, and hormonal modulation mechanisms.
Signal transduction pathways, calcium handling, receptor physiology, gene expression regulation, and protein function in cardiac cells.
Exercise physiology, hypertrophy mechanisms, structural adaptation, physiological stress responses, and homeostatic adjustments.
Mathematical modeling of cardiac function, systems biology approaches, simulation studies, and integrative physiological frameworks.
Novel instrumentation, physiological measurement methods, imaging technologies, and experimental innovations for cardiac research.
Every manuscript submitted to JH undergoes comprehensive evaluation by our international editorial board, composed of leading cardiovascular physiologists, molecular scientists, and biomedical researchers from premier institutions worldwide. Our rigorous peer review process emphasizes methodological soundness, experimental rigor, data transparency, and mechanistic insight.
- Expert evaluation by physiologists with specialized knowledge in the manuscript's domain
- Constructive feedback emphasizing experimental clarity and mechanistic interpretation
- Rapid communication with authors throughout the review cycle
- Transparent decision-making with detailed editorial rationales
- Option for manuscript revision and resubmission with guidance for improvement
JH welcomes original research articles, brief reports, methodological papers, and review articles that advance cardiovascular physiology. Authors should consult our comprehensive Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting, ethical requirements, and submission standards.
Structure your manuscript with a 250-word abstract highlighting physiological significance, introduction establishing mechanistic context, detailed methods enabling reproducibility, results with appropriate statistical analysis, discussion interpreting physiological implications, and complete references.
Submit via our streamlined online portal, Manuscript Zone system, or by email to [email protected]. All methods provide manuscript tracking capabilities.
Expert reviewers evaluate scientific merit, experimental rigor, and physiological insight. Authors receive constructive feedback typically within 4-6 weeks, with clear guidance for revisions when applicable.
Accepted manuscripts are published online within 3-4 weeks of submission, with DOI assignment, indexing preparation, and open access dissemination to maximize research visibility.
- Original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere
- Structured abstract (≤250 words) with keywords for indexing
- Comprehensive methods section enabling experimental replication
- Clear presentation of results with appropriate statistical analysis
- Discussion emphasizing physiological mechanisms and mechanistic insights
- Acknowledgments, conflict of interest disclosure, and complete references
- High-quality figures and tables with descriptive legends
JH's editorial direction is guided by an international team of distinguished cardiovascular physiologists and basic scientists who ensure the journal maintains its commitment to mechanistic excellence and scientific rigor. Our editorial board represents leading research institutions across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, providing diverse expertise across all areas of cardiovascular physiology.
Editorial board members serve as associate editors, reviewers, and scientific advisors, ensuring that JH publications meet the highest standards of experimental quality, data integrity, and physiological insight. Their collective expertise spans molecular cardiology, systems physiology, biomedical engineering, and computational modeling.
It's a pleasure working with the team at Journal of Heart. During the submission process, I was impressed with the high efficiency of dealing with the manuscript and the timely communication with authors. The journal is an excellent platform for researchers to exchange knowledge of advances in cardiovascular physiology.
The positive editorial attitude and cooperation were encouraging and supportive. Fast response and processing times reflect an appreciation of the time factor. The user-friendly submission system allows for up-to-date follow up. The review process is performed in reasonable time with constructive comments that aim to improve paper quality.
JH operates as an open access journal, ensuring that cardiovascular physiology research reaches the broadest possible audience without subscription barriers. Published articles are freely accessible to researchers, educators, and students worldwide, accelerating scientific progress and facilitating knowledge exchange across international borders.
Our commitment to open science includes support for data sharing, transparent methodology reporting, and unrestricted reuse of published content for educational and research purposes. Authors retain copyright while granting broad distribution rights that maximize research impact.
Advance Cardiovascular Physiology with JH
Submit your mechanistic research, experimental innovations, and physiological insights to a journal that values scientific rigor, rapid publication, and global dissemination. Join our international community of cardiovascular physiologists advancing fundamental knowledge of cardiac function.
