BJ

British Journal of Haematology

The British Journal of Haematology is the official journal of the British Society for Haematology and publishes research across every specialism within haematology, including clinical practice, basic science, translational research, and developments in haematology science. Content includes Original Papers, Reviews, BSH Guidelines, Images, and Wider Perspectives and Global View papers.

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Subject Hematology
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0007-1048
eISSN 1365-2141
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access after acceptance is subject to an Article Publication Charge (APC) unless a waiver applies.

Submission Instructions

British Journal of Haematology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be 200 words.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript should be divided into abstract, introduction, methods or materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements, authorship statement, and references. Manuscript must include a 200-word post summary for social media promotion.
References References must not exceed 60. References must follow Vancouver style. If a volume uses continuous pagination, omit the month and issue number from references.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not exceed a combined total of 7. Artwork should be embedded in the main manuscript file where possible, or the manuscript may be submitted as separate editable files including text, figures, and tables. Figures and tables must have legends and be provided in editable format.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Reviews must include an abstract. Abstract must be 200 words.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 5000 words. Reviews must include a 200-word post summary for social media promotion.
References References must not exceed 120. References must follow Vancouver style. If a volume has continuous pagination, references must omit the month and issue number.
Figures & Tables Artwork should be embedded in the main manuscript file where possible, or the manuscript may be submitted with separate editable files for text, figures, and tables. Figures and tables must be in editable format and include legends.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Research Letter submissions must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1500 words. Research Letter submissions must not include subheadings.
References References must not exceed 15. References must follow Vancouver style. If a volume uses continuous pagination, the month and issue number must be omitted from references.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables together must not exceed 2 items. Text, figures, and tables must be submitted as an editable file with artwork embedded in the main manuscript file where possible, or as separate editable files. Figures and tables must be in editable format and include legends.
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Bsh Guidelines & Good Practice Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 5000 words. Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.
References References must not exceed 100. References must follow Vancouver style. If a journal uses continuous pagination throughout a volume, omit the month and issue number from references.
Figures & Tables Artwork should be embedded in the main manuscript file where possible, though the manuscript may also be submitted with text, figures, and tables as separate editable files. Figures and tables must have legends and be provided in editable format.
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Other Guidelines & Practices

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.
References References must not exceed 100. References must follow Vancouver style. If a volume uses continuous pagination, references must omit the month and issue number.
Figures & Tables Artwork should be embedded in the main manuscript file where possible, and the manuscript may be submitted as one editable file including text, figures, and tables or as separate editable files. Figures and tables must have legends and be provided in editable format.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 100 words. Abstract must not exceed 100 words.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 500 words. The letter must reference in the text and reference list the paper that is the subject of the manuscript.
References References must follow Vancouver style. If a volume uses continuous pagination, the month and issue number must be omitted from references.
Figures & Tables Submissions may include no more than 1 figure or table. Artwork should be embedded in the main manuscript file where possible, or submitted as separate editable files. Figures and tables must be in editable format and must include legends.
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Recent Publications

Neutrophil dysregulation following splenectomy in 𝛃‐thalassaemia/haemoglobin E: Myeloid homeostasis and the circulating milieu

Saovaros Svasti, Pornthip Chaichompoo

10.1111/bjh.70863
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Is bridging or slow ramp‐up necessary in patients with high tumour load prior to epcoritamab?

Suthanthira Kannan Ramamoorthy, Tina Noutsos

10.1111/bjh.70867
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The missing link in NET regulation after splenectomy: Splenic control on neutrophil signalling in β‐thalassaemia/ HbE

Shahzad Ali Jiskani

10.1111/bjh.70864
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Outcome heterogeneity in CALR ‐mutated myeloproliferative neoplasms

Resham Mawalkar, Hua‐Ling Tsai, Sergiu Pasca, Lukasz P. Gondek, Eitan Halper‐Stromberg, Rena R. Xian, Christopher Gocke, Katherine C. Rappazzo, Theodoros Karantanos, B. Douglas Smith, Gabrielle T. Prince, Amy E. DeZern, Alexander J. Ambinder, Ivana Gojo, Jonathan A. Webster, William Brian Dalton, Gabriel Ghiaur, Mark Levis, Linda Resar, Alison R. Moliterno, Tania Jain

10.1111/bjh.70859
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Massive carcinocythaemia during fulminant relapse of invasive lobular breast carcinoma

Amina Djoudi, Roman Vion, Olivier Matray, Lucie Poisson, CĂŠdric Paquin, Victor BobĂŠe

10.1111/bjh.70847
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

12 days submission to first decision (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for pre-submission enquiries and for rapid review submissions. Rapid review cover letters should indicate that the submission is a rapid review and identify the previous journal and decision letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access after acceptance is subject to an Article Publication Charge (APC) unless a waiver applies.

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Research Topics

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Platelet Disorders and Treatments Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research Blood groups and transfusion Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatments Iron Metabolism and Disorders Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms Immune Cell Function and Interaction Viral-associated cancers and disorders Blood properties and coagulation Blood disorders and treatments Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Hemophilia Treatment and Research Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management T-cell and B-cell Immunology CAR-T cell therapy research Complement system in diseases

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