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Zone 1 – NORTH EAST & CENTRAL ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Heart, Lung and Circulation is published by Elsevier for the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons. Heart, Lung and Circulation publishes articles integrating clinical and research activities in the fields of clinical cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and basic cardiovascular science, with a focus on emerging issues in cardiovascular disease. The journal promotes multidisciplinary dialogue between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardio-pulmonary physicians and cardiovascular scientists. The journal accepts original articles, current reviews, brief communications, and letters to the Editor, concerned with clinical practice and research in all fields of cardiovascular disease.
Contact Person :
Professor Salvatore Pepe (Editor-in-Chief)
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Elsevier
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Cite Score 4.1 / Impact Factor 2.2
Hong Kong College of Cardiology
Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology (JHKCC) 
The Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology (JHKCC) publishes peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine including original clinical studies, review articles and case reports. JHKCC publishes quarterly and as an official journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, abstracts presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College and other College-sponsored scientific conferences will be published in supplement issues.
Contact Person :
Janice Lo
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The Japanese Circulation Society
Circulation Journal is an official open-access scientific journal of the Japanese Circulation Society. Articles deal with either clinical or experimental investigation of cardiovascular systems. The journal will consider various types of original research articles, including studies conducted with human subjects and experimental models, as well as high-quality applied clinical, epidemiological, and healthcare policy papers related to cardiovascular diseases. Specific content areas of interest are: arrhythmia and electrophysiology, cardiovascular surgery, congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, epidemiology, exercise, genetics and translational biology, health services and outcomes research, heart failure, hypertension, imaging, pediatric cardiology, pericardial disease, peripheral vascular disease, resuscitation science, stroke, transplantation, valvular heart disease, vascular medicine. The journal will also consider the publication of review articles summarizing the present state of knowledge in a particular field.
Contact Person :
Yoshiko Hirabaru
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PubMed, MEDLINE, and Web of Science (SCIE) / 3.7
The Japanese Circulation Society
Circulation Reports is an official open-access scientific journal of the Japanese Circulation Society. The journal will consider various types of original research articles, including studies conducted with human subjects and experimental models, as well as high-quality applied clinical, epidemiological, and healthcare policy papers related to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Specific content areas of interest are: arrhythmia and electrophysiology, cardiovascular nursing, cardiovascular surgery, congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, epidemiology, exercise physiology, genetics and translational biology, health services and outcomes research, heart failure, hypertension, imaging, interventional cardiology, molecular cardiology, nutrition, pediatric cardiology, pericardial disease, peripheral vascular disease, preventive cardiology, renal disease, resuscitation science, stroke, transplantation, valvular heart disease, vascular medicine, rehabilitation, obesity, metabolism, medical engineering, medical policy, medical economy, and medical education. The journal will also consider the publication of review articles and papers transferred from Circulation Journal.
Contact Person :
Yoshiko Hirabaru
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PubMed, PMC, and Web of Science (ESCI) / 1.1
The Korean Society of Cardiology
The Korean Circulation Journal (KCJ) is the official journal of the Korean Society of Cardiology, the Korean Pediatric Heart Society, the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology, and the Korean Society of Heart Failure. It is an open-access journal publishing monthly in English. It is a professional, international, peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, including original researches of preclinical and clinical findings, state of the art reviews, perspectives for outbreaking issues, editorials, images in cardiovascular medicine, and letters to the editor. The journal aims to publish highly qualified and novel researches which improve our understanding of cardiovascular disease, educate students and health professionals, give scientific data to researchers and policy makers, and give benefits in clinical practice to general practitioners. KCJ adheres to COPE’s Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and COPE’s Core Practices for the overall publication process.
Contact Person :
Hye Hyeon Koh
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Indexing / Impact Factor :
3.1
Taiwan Society of Cardiology
Acta Cardiologica Sinica (ACS), the official journal of Taiwan Society of Cardiology (TSOC), had been published quarterly since 1985, and has been bimonthly since 2013. Acta Cardiologica Sinica was listed in SCIE in 2007 and the most recent JIF is 1.800 in 2025 (Ranking 128/220 (58.18%) in CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS). ACS welcomes all papers in the fields related to cardiovascular medicine, including basic research, vascular biology, cardiovascular pharmacology, general cardiology, epidemiology, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, interventional cardiology, critical care medicine, arrhythmia and electrophysiology including device therapy, preventive cardiology, atherosclerosis, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, cardio-oncology, valvular and structure cardiac diseases, pulmonary hypertension, pediatric cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and so on. We also encourage innovative fields such as artificial intelligence, multidisciplinary, clinical trials, protocols of registered trials, guidelines or consensus statements from national or regional societies, and reviews of novel topics.
Contact Person :
Yen-Wen Wu
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The Taiwan Society of Cardiology (TSOC)
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Zone 2- SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Indonesian Heart Association
Indonesian Journal of Cardiology
The Indonesian Journal of Cardiology (IJC) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal established by the Indonesian Heart Association (IHA)/Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Kardiovaskular Indonesia (PERKI) in 1979. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and other scholarly works that have not been previously published. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific integrity, methodological soundness, and clinical relevance. IJC welcomes studies covering all aspects of cardiovascular science, including clinical practice, translational research, epidemiology, public health policy, and basic sciences. Its scope encompasses diverse subspecialties such as interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, preventive cardiology, and vascular medicine. IJC aims to promote the global exchange of knowledge and enhance the visibility of cardiovascular research, particularly from Indonesia and the broader region, while contributing to the advancement of cardiovascular care and scientific innovation.
Contact Person :
Sunanto Ng
Publisher :
Indonesian Heart Association
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Philippine Heart Association
Philippine Journal of Cardiology
The PHILIPPINE JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY (PJC) is the official scientific publication of the Philippine Heart Association and the Philippine College of Cardiology. It is a semi-annual peer-reviewed journal that publishes scientific papers and communications pertinent to cardiology and allied fields, including original basic and clinical research, case reports, articles on fundamental cardiovascular principles, and reviews on recent and emerging developments in cardiovascular medicine.
Contact Person :
Walid Amil, MD – President; Marcellus Ramirez – Editor in Chief
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Philippine Heart Association
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WPRIM
Vietnam National Heart Association
Journal of Vietnamese Cardiology
The Journal of Vietnamese Cardiology (JVC) is a premier open-access platform dedicated to advancing cardiovascular science and clinical practice. JVC publishes a wide range of scholarly content, including Original Articles, Reviews, Editorials, Case Reports, and Cardiovascular Newsletters covering current developments and emerging trends in cardiology. JVC is published quarterly, with four issues annually, including three issues in Vietnamese with English abstracts and one issue published entirely in English. Through this bilingual publication model, JVC aims to strengthen scientific communication between Vietnamese cardiologists and the international cardiovascular community. Upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, JVC ensures scientific integrity through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process involving independent experts. The journal adheres to strict ethical guidelines for authors, editors, and reviewers, ensuring that all published work reflects the excellence and accountability of the Vietnamese medical community. By bridging local expertise with international standards, JVC serves as a vital link in the global cardiovascular network.
Contact Person :
Pham Manh Hung
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Zone 3 – SOUTH ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Cardiac Society of Nepal
The Nepalese Heart Journal (NHJ) is the official scientific publication of the Cardiac Society of Nepal. It serves as a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing knowledge in cardiovascular medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, and allied sciences, with particular relevance to Nepal and similar resource-limited settings. NHJ emphasizes locally relevant cardiovascular issues such as rheumatic heart disease, ischemic heart disease, congenital heart conditions, and emerging non-communicable diseases, while also welcoming global contributions that add scientific value. By encouraging submissions from clinicians, surgeons, researchers, and public health professionals, NHJ aims to promote evidence-based practice and foster academic growth within the cardiovascular community. It also provides a platform for early-career researchers in Nepal to disseminate their work and engage with international standards of scientific publishing. Through its commitment to quality peer review and ethical publication practices, the Nepalese Heart Journal contributes to improving cardiovascular care, guiding policy, and strengthening research capacity both nationally and regionally.
Contact Person :
Dikshya Joshi
Publisher :
Cardiac Society of Nepal
Indexing / Impact Factor :
DOAJ, HINARI, NepJOL, Google Scholar, BASE, CNKI, J-Gate, WorldCat, and others, Impact Factor-0.1
Pakistan Cardiac Society
The Pakistan Heart Journal (PHJ) is the official bi-monthly, peer-reviewed journal of the Pakistan Cardiac Society. It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), and the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). PHJ is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and has also been submitted for PubMed approval. PHJ is committed to promoting high-quality cardiovascular research and disseminating the latest advances among healthcare professionals in cardiology and its subspecialties, including clinical cardiology, preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, echocardiography, pediatric cardiology, cardiac imaging, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiac anesthesiology. The journal encourages original research, short communications, reviews, and editorials on emerging issues in cardiovascular medicine, with special focus on improving cardiovascular disease prevention and management in developing countries, particularly Pakistan.
Contact Person :
Tahir Mehmood
Publisher :
Pakistan Cardiac Soceity
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Index in Scopus and Web of Science
Sri Lanka College of Cardiology
Sri Lankan Journal of Cardiology
The Sri Lankan Journal of Cardiology (SLJC) is a peer-reviewed, open access medical journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and practice in cardiology and cardiovascular sciences. The journal aims to serve as a platform for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka and the South Asian region to share relevant, practical, and evidence-based insights in the field of cardiovascular medicine. The journal focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, management, and research of cardiovascular diseases, with particular attention to issues of local and regional relevance. SLJC welcomes contributions that reflect the realities of cardiology practice in developing healthcare systems, with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes and informing local clinical practice. We encourage submissions from physicians, cardiologists, surgeons, allied health professionals, and medical trainees. Articles are expected to adhere to high ethical and scientific standards, and undergo a rigorous peer-review process. SLJC is committed to promoting academic dialogue, professional development, and continuous medical education in the field of cardiology in Sri Lanka.
Contact Person :
Dr. M B F Rahuman (Consultant Cardiologist, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka)
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Sri Lanka College of Cardiology (SLCC)
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Sister Society
Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
AsiaIntervention is the official journal of the Asian-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC) and the Interventional Cardiology Foundation of India (ICFI). It is an international, English language, peer-reviewed journal whose aim is to create a forum of high quality research and education in the field of percutaneous and surgical cardiovascular interventions. It is released in an online format three times a year and twice in print. AsiaIntervention has applied for indexation in Science Citation Index® (ISI), SciVerse Scopus, MEDLINE®/PubMed®.
Contact Person :
Joe Chan
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