International Journal of Heart Research Membership

Join a global community of cardiologists, cardiovascular researchers, and heart specialists advancing the science of cardiac health. Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge research and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in cardiovascular medicine.

45%

APC Savings

24/7

Open Access

100+

Global Index

Member Benefits

Why Join Our Cardiovascular Community?

The International Journal of Heart Research offers exclusive advantages designed to support cardiovascular researchers, enhance your publication success, and maximize the global impact of your cardiac research.

Reduced Publication Costs

Members receive up to 45% discount on Article Processing Charges, making open access publication of cardiovascular research financially accessible for researchers worldwide regardless of institutional funding levels.

Unlimited Submissions

Submit unlimited manuscripts annually with rigorous peer review from leading cardiologists and cardiovascular scientists ensuring the highest quality standards for every published article.

Global Visibility

Your cardiac research reaches an international audience of clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and medical institutions through our comprehensive global indexing network and open access distribution.

Professional Recognition

Receive an official membership certificate recognizing your commitment to advancing cardiovascular science and heart research excellence, suitable for professional portfolios and grant applications.

Membership Options

Choose Your Membership

Flexible membership options designed to support individual researchers, students, academic institutions, and industry partners in cardiovascular research and cardiac medicine.

Individual Researcher

Student Membership

Early Career

The Student Membership supports aspiring cardiovascular researchers actively involved in academic or scientific investigation. Students must provide a recommendation letter from their department head, research supervisor, or group leader. This membership helps students build their publication portfolio and establish their reputation in cardiac research early in their careers.

Unlimited publications during membership
Personalized student certificate
Access to journal updates
Build academic reputation early

1 Year

$3,200 $2,080 Save 35%

2 Years

$3,700 $2,405 Save 35%

Institutional

Universities & Labs

Our institutional memberships enable universities, research laboratories, and academic medical centers to optimize their cardiovascular research publication process. Multiple authors can publish under a single membership, with access to exclusive discounts and institutional recognition. A certificate of membership honors your institution's contributions to cardiac science.

Multi-author publication access
Bulk manuscript APC waivers
Institutional membership certificate
Priority editorial support

Duration	Investment	Benefit
1 Year	$9,500	20 manuscripts APC waiver
2 Years	$11,500	30 manuscripts APC waiver

Corporate/Industry

Private Sector

Corporate and Industry Membership serves pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare organizations involved in cardiovascular research and innovation. This membership fosters strategic collaboration between industry and academia, enabling companies to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to special issues.

Discounted APCs for employees
Corporate membership certificate
Special issue invitations
Industry-academia collaboration

1 Year (10 articles)

$5,600 $3,640 Save 35%

2 Years (15/yr)

$6,500 $4,225 Save 35%

Getting Started

How to Apply

Begin your membership with these simple steps and start publishing your cardiovascular research.

Select Your Plan

Choose the membership tier that best aligns with your research needs and career stage in cardiovascular medicine.

Submit Application

Email [email protected] with your name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, and preferred journal.

Start Publishing

Receive your membership certificate and credentials, then begin submitting your heart research manuscripts.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What research areas does the Journal cover?

The International Journal of Heart Research welcomes original research, reviews, and case studies covering all aspects of cardiovascular medicine including cardiac electrophysiology, coronary artery disease, heart failure, interventional cardiology, pediatric cardiology, cardiac imaging, cardiovascular pharmacology, translational cardiac research, cardiac surgery outcomes, valvular heart disease, and preventive cardiology. We also welcome studies on emerging topics such as cardiac regeneration and precision medicine in cardiology.

Can I upgrade my membership tier during the subscription?

Yes, members can upgrade their tier at any time during their active subscription period. Contact our membership services team to discuss transitioning between individual, student, institutional, or corporate memberships based on your evolving research needs. Upgrade fees are prorated based on remaining subscription time, ensuring fair value for your investment.

What is the average peer review timeline?

Our rigorous peer review process typically completes within 4-6 weeks, with members receiving priority processing. Our editorial board of cardiovascular experts ensures thorough evaluation while maintaining efficient turnaround times for publication decisions. Authors receive regular status updates and constructive feedback throughout the review process.

How does open access benefit cardiovascular research?

Open access publication ensures your cardiac research is freely available to clinicians, researchers, patients, and policymakers worldwide without subscription barriers. This significantly increases citation potential, facilitates knowledge translation into clinical practice, and accelerates advances in cardiovascular medicine. Open access also enhances collaboration opportunities across institutions and borders.

Are student members eligible for all publication benefits?

Yes, student members receive full publication privileges including unlimited manuscript submissions during their membership period. Students can publish as first author or co-author, building their academic portfolio while benefiting from reduced Article Processing Charges. This provides an excellent foundation for early-career researchers entering the cardiovascular research community.

What types of manuscripts are accepted?

We accept a wide range of manuscript types including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, clinical trials, commentaries, letters to the editor, and short communications. Special issues may focus on specific cardiovascular topics, emerging technologies, or clinical challenges, providing additional publication opportunities for members.

Membership Renewal Guidelines

Utilization: Maximize your exclusive membership benefits within the validity period. Unused entitlements cannot be carried forward unless stated.

Early Renewal: Renew before expiration to ensure uninterrupted access to all membership benefits and services.

Renewal Discount: Existing members receive a 10% waiver on renewal fees when renewing before expiration.

Deadline Notice: Late renewals are not eligible for continuation of unused services. Plan renewal in advance.

Ready to Advance Cardiac Research?

Join the global community of cardiovascular researchers. Choose your preferred submission method and start publishing your heart research today.

Submit via ManuscriptZone OR Simple Manuscript Submission

For membership inquiries: [email protected]