Journal profile · CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
ISSN 0970-9134 · eISSN 0973-7723 · Springer Nature · 6 issues per year
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,890; median 88 days to acceptance (97 articles, last 24 months); 247 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments, Congenital Heart Disease Studies and Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair, together about 29.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (IJTC) is dedicated to publishing emerging peer-reviewed research in the biomedical and life sciences as applicable to Cardiovascular and Thoracic medicine and surgery. We aim to provide a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research that advances medical knowledge and enhances clinical practice. The journal is the official publication of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), which currently has a membership of over 2,000. It was established in 1982 by Dr. Solomon Victor and was published biannually until 1996. In 2000, the editorial office moved to Delhi, and in 2001, the journal began publishing quarterly. Since 2018, it has been published bimonthly, with regular issues as well as additional supplements released on schedule. The journal receives manuscripts from both members and non-members of IACTS. Key Areas of Focus: Original Research: We prioritize the publication of original research articles, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, that provide robust evidence in basic science, clinical medicine, and public health. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific validity and relevance. Review Articles: We welcome comprehensive, scholarly review articles that synthesize current knowledge and highlight emerging trends in biomedical sciences. These articles offer valuable insights to researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. Clinical Case Reports: A significant component of our journal comprises well-documented clinical case reports. We publish cases that showcase rare medical conditions, novel diagnostic approaches, or innovative therapeutic interventions, contributing to the advancement of clinical practice. Protocols: Our journal encourages the publication of detailed protocols for new medical procedures, treatment methods, and research methodologies. We emphasize protocols with high potential for replication and standardization in clinical and research settings. Clinical and Surgical Procedures: We actively solicit and publish comprehensive descriptions of innovative clinical and surgical techniques. Our focus is on procedures that demonstrate potential for improving patient outcomes and advancing medical practice. Ethical, Social, and Philosophical Aspects of Medicine: The journal places significant emphasis on the ethical, social, and philosophical dimensions of healthcare. We publish analyses and discussions on critical topics
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Editor-in-chief Pradeep NarayanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named India 56, United States 9, United Kingdom 3, Italy 2, Spain 2 (85 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsMedicine13%
- Congenital Heart Disease StudiesMedicine8.7%
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and RepairMedicine7.9%
- Aortic Disease and Treatment ApproachesMedicine7.5%
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery TechniquesMedicine7.1%
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementMedicine5.3%
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesMedicine5.3%
- Mechanical Circulatory Support DevicesEngineering4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- h-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 152OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.63OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 11.17%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 203LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 229,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,475 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 144 | 121 | 34 |
| 2025 | 247 | 207 | 115 |
| 2024 | 217 | 217 | 231 |
| 2023 | 214 | 214 | 484 |
| 2022 | 165 | 165 | 426 |
| 2021 | 204 | 204 | 993 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
88 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 47 days – 163 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 44 days (97 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 143 days
- Sample
- 97 articles with submission and acceptance dates (445 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,890 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted10
- case report(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- meta-analysis(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- mini review(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- narrative review(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- original article(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- research report(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- review(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- review article(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- survey(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
- systematic review(Where not indicated, Abstract is not required) Limits (Maximum) - Word count does not include references, but include legends and abstract. Original Article Ma…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Copyright and authorship
Copyright on all accepted manuscripts will be held by Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS). It is mandatory that the Copyright/Authorship Form is signed by all the authors, expressly transferring copyright to IACTS in the event the manuscript is accepted for publication. This form must be submitted along with the manuscript on the Editorial Manager. The form can be do…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and authorship
Copyright on all accepted manuscripts will be held by Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS). It is mandatory that the Copyright/Authorship Form is signed by all the authors, expressly transferring copyright to IACTS in the event the manuscript is accepted for publication. This form must be submitted along with the manuscript on the Editorial Manager. The form can be do…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 6 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0970-9134
- Electronic ISSN
- 0973-7723
- Society / sponsor
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 42, Issue 9 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
What CAS zone is Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.6 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.1, h-index 25.
How long does peer review take at Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery?
Based on the dates recorded on 97 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 88 days (interquartile range 47–163 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery based?
Of the 85 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (56), United States (9) and United Kingdom (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery open access, and what is the APC?
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,890.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .