About the International Journal of Vasculitis
Advancing mechanistic understanding of vascular inflammation through rigorous peer-reviewed research on molecular pathways, biomarkers, and disease mechanisms
IJV specifically targets the pathophysiological mechanisms of vasculitis, emphasizing molecular and cellular understanding over clinical practice. Our scope encompasses disease models, biomarker discovery, pathway analysis, and mechanistic investigations that explain how vasculitic processes operate at the molecular level.
Molecular Mechanisms
Investigations into cellular signaling pathways, gene expression patterns, protein interactions, and biochemical cascades underlying vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in vasculitic conditions.
Biomarker Discovery
Identification and validation of molecular biomarkers including proteins, metabolites, genetic variants, and epigenetic modifications that characterize disease pathogenesis, progression, and mechanistic subtypes.
Disease Models
Development and characterization of in vitro, in vivo, and computational models that recapitulate vasculitic pathophysiology, enabling mechanistic dissection of disease processes and pathway validation.
Pathway Analysis
Systems biology approaches to map inflammatory cascades, immune dysregulation networks, complement activation pathways, and cell-cell communication circuits driving vascular injury.
Cellular Interactions
Studies examining interactions between endothelial cells, immune cells, vascular smooth muscle, and circulating factors that mediate inflammatory damage to blood vessel walls.
Mechanistic Understanding
Comprehensive analyses linking molecular events to tissue-level pathology, exploring how genetic, environmental, and immunological factors converge to trigger vasculitic processes.
Our editorial priorities target mechanistic questions that advance fundamental understanding of vasculitic diseases. We welcome investigations employing molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, systems biology, and translational research methodologies.
For Researchers
- Focused pathophysiology scope attracts targeted readership
- Rigorous peer review by mechanism-oriented experts
- Open access maximizes citation potential
- International editorial board representation
- Rapid review and publication timelines
For the Field
- Consolidates mechanistic vasculitis research
- Facilitates cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Bridges molecular discoveries to translation
- Maintains high scientific standards
- Global accessibility drives impact
IJV maintains rigorous editorial standards aligned with international publishing ethics. Our editorial board comprises experts in molecular pathology, immunology, vascular biology, and translational research who evaluate manuscripts for mechanistic rigor, experimental design, and interpretative accuracy.
Initial Screening
Editorial assessment for scope alignment, ethical compliance, and scientific merit within 5-7 days of submission.
Peer Review
Expert evaluation by 2-3 reviewers specializing in relevant pathophysiological domains, with feedback provided within 3-4 weeks.
Author Revision
Detailed guidance for addressing reviewer comments, strengthening mechanistic interpretation, and enhancing data presentation.
Final Decision
Editorial evaluation of revised manuscript with rapid acceptance decisions for high-quality mechanistic studies.
Publication
Fast-track open access publication with DOI assignment, indexing preparation, and global dissemination.
Authors are invited to submit original research, mechanistic reviews, methodological papers, and brief communications that advance pathophysiological understanding of vasculitis. All submissions must adhere to our author guidelines and ethical standards.
- Original, unpublished research focused on disease mechanisms
- Clear articulation of molecular/cellular pathways investigated
- Rigorous experimental design with appropriate controls
- Transparent methodology enabling reproducibility
- Ethical approval documentation for all experimental work
- Conflict of interest and funding disclosures
- Author contribution statements using CRediT taxonomy
Submit manuscripts through our online submission portal or email to [email protected]. For technical assistance, use the "chat with us" feature on our website.
IJV operates under an open access model with minimal Article Processing Charges (APCs) to support editorial operations, peer review coordination, and publication infrastructure. All articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication, maximizing global reach and citation potential.
Advance Vasculitis Pathophysiology Research
Join the global community of researchers unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular inflammation. Submit your mechanistic discoveries to IJV and contribute to the fundamental understanding that drives future breakthroughs.
