Journal of Vascular Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Vascular Research pub­lishes original articles and reviews of scientific excellence in vascular and microvascular biology, physiology and pathophysiology.

The scope of the journal covers a broad spectrum of vascular and lymphatic research, including vascular structure, vascular function, haemodynamics, mechanics, cell signalling, intercellular communication, growth and differentiation.

JVR’s ‘Vascular update’ series regularly presents state of the art reviews on hot topics in vascular biology.

Manuscript processing times are, consistent with stringent review, kept as short as possible due to electronic ­submission.

All articles are published online first, ensuring rapid publi­cation.

The Journal of Vascular Research is the official journal of the European Society of Microcirculation.

A biennial prize is awarded to the authors of the best ­paper published in the journal over the previous two years, thus encouraging young scientists working in the exciting field of vascular biology to publish their findings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.702

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	83

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8076

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	188

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 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.

• A Common 936 C/T Mutation in the Gene for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Is Associated with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Plasma Levels

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Wilfried, Sabine, Christine, Barbara, Ernst

• Twisted Blood Vessels: Symptoms, Etiology and Biomechanical Mechanisms

  Citation: 398

  Authors: Hai-Chao

• The Nitric Oxide Synthase Family of Proteins

  Citation: 356

  Authors: William C.

• Wall Shear Stress – an Important Determinant of Endothelial Cell Function and Structure – in the Arterial System in vivo

  Citation: 341

  Authors: Robert S., Theo, Arnold P.G.

• Role of Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes and Metabolites of Arachidonic Acid in the Control of Vascular Tone

  Citation: 246

  Authors: D.R., W.B., R.J.

• Metabolic and Vascular Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Blockade with Etanercept in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Helena, Heidi, Christian, Thomas, Nikolaj, Dorthe, Camilla, Lars, Allan, Christian

• Developmental Biology of the Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell: Building a Multilayered Vessel Wall

  Citation: 224

  Authors: JillE., CharlesD.

• Complex Regulation and Function of the Inflammatory Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype in Atherosclerosis

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Anthony Wayne, Nicole E., Brett R., Brian R.

• The Effect of Pressure-Induced Mechanical Stretch on Vascular Wall Differential Gene Expression

  Citation: 201

  Authors: M.A., J., C.S., M.S., A.H.

• Pulsatile Stretch and Shear Stress: Physical Stimuli Determining the Production of Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factors

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Rudi, Ingrid

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