JAVA - Journal of the Association for Vascular Access

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA), the official journal of the Association for Vascular Access, is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

The journal endeavors to promote excellence in vascular access practice in all health care settings.

JAVA strives to advance the field of vascular access by disseminating new and relevant information to its readership.

The journal accepts original articles from authors in all relevant disciplines and settings.

Topics of interest to the journal include: evidence-based practice, new initiatives, outcomes research, patient/family satisfaction, patient and family instruction, international and multidisciplinary issues, use of devices, implementation of new technologies, financial implications of devices, and issues confronted in clinical practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23060

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	14

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.171

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

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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

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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.

• PICC Zone Insertion Methodâ„¢ (ZIMâ„¢): A Systematic Approach to Determine the Ideal Insertion Site for PICCs in the Upper Arm

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Robert B.

• Successful Disinfection of Needleless Access Ports: A Matter of Time and Friction

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Wendy, Raymond

• Reaching One Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Per Patient Visit With Lean Multimodal Strategy: the PIV5Rightsâ„¢ Bundle

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Lee, Cheryl, Michael, Nancy

• The EKG Method for Positioning the Tips of PICCs: Results from Two Preliminary Studies

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Mauro, Giancarlo, Antonio, Alessandro, Alberto, Ivano, Laura, Cristina, Gennaro

• Difficult Peripheral Venous Access: Recognizing and Managing the Patient at Risk

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Gabrielle

• The use of Midline Catheters in the Adult Acute Care Setting – Clinical Implications and Recommendations for Practice

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Evan, Lucie M., Tim, Steven A., Yenna, Patricia M., Ken M.

• How to Establish an Effective Midline Program: A Case Study of 2 Hospitals

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Nancy, Gordon, Margaret

• Protected Clinical Indication of Peripheral Intravenous Lines: Successful Implementation

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Michelle, Mary, Patricia

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) Guided Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement and Tip Position: Results of a Trial to Replace Radiological Confirmation

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Nancy L., Glenda L., Elizabeth, Robyn

• Training of Undergraduate Clinicians in Vascular Access: An Integrative Review

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Evan, Lucie, Jeff, Leanne, Vasiliki, Steven A.

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