Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications Achieves a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 2.6 and Advances to Q2 in Journal Citation Reports

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Journal Impact FactorJune 17, 2026

Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) is pleased to announce that, according to the 2025 edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), released by Clarivate on June 17, 2026, the journal has received a Journal Impact Factor™ of 2.6 and advanced to Quartile 2 (Q2) within its subject category.

This achievement marks the fourth consecutive year of Impact Factor growth, reflecting the journal’s continued development, increasing visibility, and growing engagement within the global cardiovascular research community.

Advancing Cardiovascular Research and Innovation

CVIA is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the cardiovascular field. The journal focuses on:

  • Clinical cardiovascular research
  • Translational and applied basic science
  • Innovative drugs, devices, and therapeutic technologies
  • Emerging developments in cardiovascular medicine
  • Research that promotes innovation and improves global cardiovascular health

The journal publishes a broad range of article types, including:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Commentaries
  • Research Letters
  • Consensus Statements and Guidelines
  • Editorials

Open Access Publishing and Rapid Dissemination

CVIA operates under a Platinum Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide. The journal also offers an expedited pathway for high-quality original research to facilitate the rapid dissemination of important scientific findings.

At present, no article processing charges (APCs) are required for accepted manuscripts.

Growing International Visibility

CVIA is indexed and abstracted in several major international databases and discovery services, including:

  • Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Scopus
  • DOAJ
  • EMBASE
  • EBSCO
  • OCLC
  • Primo Central (Ex Libris)
  • Sherpa Romeo
  • National Information Services Corporation (NISC)
  • Index Copernicus
  • Research4Life
  • CNKI Scholar
  • Ulrichsweb

About CVIA

Founded in October 2015, Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications has established itself as a platform for the dissemination of innovative cardiovascular research and clinical advances.

As of June 17, 2026, the journal has:

  • Published 10 volumes
  • Published more than 517 peer-reviewed articles
  • Attracted contributions from researchers in more than 20 countries and regions, including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Malaysia, Japan, Ireland, the Netherlands, Canada, Pakistan, India, Germany, and Australia

The journal is guided by an international Editorial Board comprising more than 80 distinguished researchers and clinicians from over 10 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Latin America.

Why Publish in CVIA?

Authors choosing CVIA benefit from:

  • No article processing charges (APCs)
  • Efficient and rigorous peer review
  • Rapid online publication following acceptance
  • Global visibility through professional promotion and dissemination
  • Targeted outreach to cardiovascular researchers and clinicians
  • Promotion through social media and digital communication channels
  • Opportunities for broader exposure through media and press activities

Journal Performance Metrics (2025)

  • Submission to editorial screening decision: 2 days
  • Submission to first editorial decision: 35 days
  • Submission to final decision: 49 days
  • Acceptance to online publication: 14 days
  • Acceptance rate: 55%

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CVIA is available on the ScienceOpen platform and at Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications. Submissions may be made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. There are no author submission or article processing fees. Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications is indexed in the EMBASE, EBSCO, ESCI, OCLC, Primo Central (Ex Libris), Sherpa Romeo, NISC (National Information Services Corporation), DOAJ, Index Copernicus, Research4Life and Ulrich’s web Databases. Follow CVIA on Twitter @CVIA_Journal; or Facebook.

 

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