Journal profile · CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS-RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
ISSN 1934-5925 · eISSN 1876-861X · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES
Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.89; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,410; median 70 days to acceptance (80 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 491 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics, Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging and Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics, together about 47.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Official Journal of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography The Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is a unique peer-review journal that integrates the entire international cardiovascular CT community including cardiologist and radiologists, from basic to clinical academic researchers, to private practitioners, engineers, allied professionals, industry, and trainees, all of whom are vital and interdependent members of our cardiovascular imaging community across the world. The goal of the journal is to advance the field of cardiovascular CT as the leading cardiovascular CT journal, attracting seminal work in the field with rapid and timely dissemination in electronic and print media.The Journal addresses a broad range of topics that affect cardiovascular CT imaging. Our major focus is on original research and on the clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular CT. Other sections include contemporary and historical reviews, unique case reports, viewpoints, practical tips and tricks, images with videos viewable on the Internet, guidelines, editorial commentaries, basic/clinical implications, historical vignettes and news developments in cardiovascular CT. As the official journal of the Society of Cardiovascular CT, we also publish the proceedings of the Annual Scientific Meeting of SCCT each summer.We publish position papers and important news information for SCCT members about the Society, and supplement issues, including the abstracts from the Annual Scientific Meeting.The Editorial Board includes internationally prominent individuals who are devoted to the advancement of the science of cardiovascular CT.Electronic usage: An increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS-RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Editor-in-chief Armin ZadehPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 26, United Kingdom 7, Italy 7, Japan 2, Canada 2 (52 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsMedicine28.3%
- Advanced X-ray and CT ImagingEngineering12.1%
- Coronary Interventions and DiagnosticsMedicine7.4%
- Radiation Dose and ImagingMedicine6.3%
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsMedicine6%
- Cardiovascular Disease and AdiposityMedicine4.7%
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsMedicine3.9%
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesMedicine3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 4.89LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.71LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 44LetPub ·
- h-index
- 82OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 770OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 27.72%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 85LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,237 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 490 | 77 | 35 |
| 2025 | 491 | 44 | 370 |
| 2024 | 446 | 61 | 792 |
| 2023 | 369 | 40 | 777 |
| 2022 | 208 | 31 | 1,269 |
| 2021 | 242 | 40 | 1,479 |
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 PubMed · to
70 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 38 days – 108 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (80 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 87 days
- Sample
- 80 articles with submission and acceptance dates (320 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 42 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 57 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 13 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 3,410 / EUR 3,190 / GBP 2,730 / JPY 422,940 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,530 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- AMA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- book reviewsNewly published books may be sent to the Editor in Chief for consideration of reLength not stated
- editorialof already published research results. Editorials usually have no more than 1500 words. An abstract is not required. Figures and tables are usuallmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- original articlet. Although length is not specified for original articles, in general the manuscript should not exceed 4000 words (all inclusive) and 20 double-spaced typed pag…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- practical tips/tricksBrief, focused discussions on a practical aspect for improving performance and interpretation of cardiovascular CT. There is a strict word limit of 1500 words w…Length not stated
- research correspondenceLetters of original scientific investigation can be considered for Research Correspondence. These correspondences will be published in the "To The Editor" secti…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal ResearchReview articleTechnical reportCase ReportPractical Tips/TricksEditorialCorrespondenceBook ReviewLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; minimum of two reviewers; editors make final decision. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; will not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1934-5925
- Electronic ISSN
- 1876-861X
- Society / sponsor
- Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography The Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
What CAS zone is Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging / Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.89; CiteScore 7.4, h-index 82.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography?
Based on the dates recorded on 80 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 70 days (interquartile range 38–108 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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 Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: AMA; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography based?
Of the 52 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (26), United Kingdom (7) and Italy (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,410.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .