Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

Aims & Scope

The Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (IJHBT) is the official journal of the Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT), the national hematology society.

This peer-reviewed journal features articles aimed at clinical hematologists, hematopathologists, basic scientists and allied workers in the field of hematology and is dedicated to advancing patient care and basic and translational research in the field.

This medical journal focuses on new and emerging treatments, diagnostic and prognostic technologies, cutting-edge science and advances in benign and malignant blood disorders.

Articles are welcomed from across the world, and there are no charges for publishing.

While novelty is highly regarded; well-conducted and scientifically-sound studies that place the rapid global developments happening in this exciting specialty in an Indian/Asian perspective are also given careful consideration.

The quarterly journal publishes Original and Review Articles, Consensus Statements/Guidelines, Short Communications, Correspondence and Images in Hematology in the related fields of Hematology, Hemato-oncology, Molecular Hematology, Pediatric Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Genetics, and Laboratory Hematology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17960

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	256

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.265

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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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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.

• Physiological Changes in Hematological Parameters During Pregnancy

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Surabhi, Anil Kumar, Sanjay, Mohammad, Arvind Kumar

• Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Disease: Drug Review

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Rohit Kumar, Rakesh Kantilal, Varsha, Lalit, Bhadra

• Hematologic Changes in Visceral Leishmaniasis/Kala Azar

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Neelam, Shano

• Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy in India

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Rimpy, Arihant, Pankaj

• A Study of Plasma Fibrinogen Level in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and its Relation to Glycemic Control

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Archana Sachin

• Management of Haemophilia in Developing Countries: Challenges and Options

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Kanjaksha, Kinjalka

• Seroprevalence and Trends in Transfusion Transmitted Infections Among Blood Donors in a University Hospital Blood Bank: A 5 Year Study

  Citation: 50

  Authors: P., C. K., K., G. V.

• Evaluation of Platelets as Predictive Parameters in Dengue Fever

  Citation: 47

  Authors: K., G. C., P., G. V.

• Turnaround Time (TAT): Difference in Concept for Laboratory and Clinician

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Hara P., Gurmeet

• HPLC in Characterization of Hemoglobin Profile in Thalassemia Syndromes and Hemoglobinopathies: A Clinicohematological Correlation

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Rachna, Tejinder, Nita, Naresh, A. P.

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