Journal of Artificial Organs

Aims & Scope

The aim of the Journal of Artificial Organs is to introduce to colleagues worldwide a broad spectrum of important new achievements in the field of artificial organs, ranging from fundamental research to clinical applications.

The scope of the Journal of Artificial Organs encompasses but is not restricted to blood purification, cardiovascular intervention, biomaterials, and artificial metabolic organs.

Additionally, the journal will cover technical and industrial innovations.

Membership in the Japanese Society for Artificial Organs is not a prerequisite for submission.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15479

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	231

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.338

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, Materials Science and 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.

• Bone tissue engineering with porous hydroxyapatite ceramics

  Citation: 328

  Authors: Hideki, Akira

• Intimal hyperplasia and hemodynamic factors in arterial bypass and arteriovenous grafts: a review

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Hiroaki, Satoshi

• Metallic biomaterials

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Mitsuo

• Drug targeting with nano-sized carrier systems

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Masayuki

• Clinical benefits and risk analysis of topical hemostats: a review

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Yasuko

• Extracorporeal cytokine elimination as rescue therapy in refractory septic shock: a prospective single-center study

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Sigrun, Stephanie-Susanne, Stefan, Stephan B., Axel

• Development of an electrostatic generator for a cardiac pacemaker that harnesses the ventricular wall motion

  Citation: 122

  Authors: R., N., K., E., K.

• Materials for metallic stents

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Takao

• Platelet and growth factor concentrations in activated platelet-rich plasma: a comparison of seven commercial separation systems

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Satoshi, Natsuko, Naoki, Tomoya, Takeshi, Toshihito, Kenji

• Chitosan hydrogel as a drug delivery carrier to control angiogenesis

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Masayuki, Kiyohaya, Singo, Masanori, Kazunori, Yasuhiro, Bonpei, Hidemi, Yuji, Miya, Tadaaki, Makoto

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