Blood Research

Aims & Scope

Blood Research is a peer-reviewed open-access journal and delivers important clinical, translational and basic study results in hematology and related fields to the readers worldwide.

The areas covered by Blood Research include topics ranging from basic laboratory research to clinical studies, translational studies and precision medicine in the field of hematology.

Any physicians or researchers throughout the world are welcome to submit a manuscript related to topics in hematology written in English.

Our readership consists of clinical hematologists, hematopathologists, clinical oncologists, scientists in related fields, laboratory technicians, nurses and students.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.650

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8848

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	351

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Role of hepcidin in the pathophysiology and diagnosis of anemia

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Guido

• Hypercoagulable states: an algorithmic approach to laboratory testing and update on monitoring of direct oral anticoagulants

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Megan O., Heesun J.

• Platelet-rich plasma: a healing virtuoso

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Nikil Kumar, Minkle

• Characteristics of<i>DNMT3A</i>mutations in acute myeloid leukemia

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Dong Jin, Ahlm, Byung-Sik, Hee-Je, Kyung-Ah, Myungshin, Yonggoo

• Complete remission in CD30-positive refractory extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma with brentuximab vedotin

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Hee Kyung, Seong Mi, Ji Hoon, Jee Eun, Seonggyu, Won Seog

• Current status of the diagnosis and treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Yu Ri, Dae-Young

• Hematopoietic stem cell expansion and generation: the ways to make a breakthrough

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Bokyung, Keon Hee, Changsung

• Extracorporeal photopheresis for chronic graft-versus-host disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Mohsin Ilyas, Mark, William, Mrinal, Mohammad Hassan, Larry J., Jeffrey L., Shahrukh

• Serum beta-2 microglobulin in malignant lymphomas: an old but powerful prognostic factor

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Changhoon, Dok Hyun, Cheolwon

• Iron deficiency anemia in infants and toddlers

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Eun Young, Keun Young, Dong Hyun, Ji-Eun, Soon Ki

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