Journal of Pathology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Pathology aims to serve as a translational bridge between basic biomedical science and clinical medicine with particular emphasis on, but not restricted to, tissue based studies.

The main interests of the Journal lie in publishing studies that further our understanding the pathophysiological and pathogenetic mechanisms of human disease.

The Journal welcomes investigative studies on human tissues, in vitro and in vivo experimental studies, and investigations based on animal models with a clear relevance to human disease, including transgenic systems.

In general, hypothesis driven studies that appropriately employ multiple investigative techniques are preferred over those that rely on a single methodology.

As well as original research papers, the Journal seeks to provide rapid publication in a variety of other formats, including editorials, review articles, commentaries and perspectives and other features, both contributed and solicited.

Purely descriptive papers on diagnostic pathology (including case reports and prognostic papers without mechanistic and experimental insights) are not considered central to the Journal’s purpose.

Correspondence relating to papers published in the Journal will be considered, but only if of general interest.

Such correspondance may be published in online versions only, at the Editor's discretion.

In determining content, the primary considerations are excellence, relevance and novelty.

As the journal of The Pathological Society, it seeks to reflect the broad scientific interests of the Society’s membership but its ethos, authorship, content and purpose are those expected of a leading publication in the international scientific literature.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.2
2024	5.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.160

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	214

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1246

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2257

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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 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.

• Human papillomavirus is a necessary cause of invasive cervical cancer worldwide

  Citation: 6448

  Authors: Jan M. M., Marcel V., M. Michele, F. Xavier, J. Alain, Keerti V., Peter J. F., Julian, Chris J. L. M., Nubia

• Tissue distribution of ACE2 protein, the functional receptor for SARS coronavirus. A first step in understanding SARS pathogenesis

  Citation: 4593

  Authors: I, W, MLC, AT, GJ, H

• Cellular and molecular mechanisms of fibrosis

  Citation: 3649

  Authors: TA

• Autophagy: cellular and molecular mechanisms

  Citation: 3113

  Authors: Danielle, Sandra, Kay F.

• Macrophage plasticity and polarization in tissue repair and remodelling

  Citation: 1993

  Authors: Alberto, Subhra K, Maria Rosaria, Antonio, Massimo

• The role of tumour‐associated macrophages in tumour progression: implications for new anticancer therapies

  Citation: 1584

  Authors: L., N. J., C. E.

• TNF‐mediated inflammatory disease

  Citation: 1578

  Authors: JR

• The myofibroblast in wound healing and fibrocontractive diseases

  Citation: 1331

  Authors: G

• Pathophysiology of ischaemia-reperfusion injury

  Citation: 1311

  Authors: Donna L., D. Neil

• Molecular mechanisms of drug resistance

  Citation: 1264

  Authors: DB, PG

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