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Q1 Hematology Journals

Browse Q1 Hematology journals and compare the highest impact Hematology journals in our database. Each listing includes key details authors often use when choosing where to submit.

Rankings are based on the latest Journal Impact Factor and quartile data currently available in our journal database.

#1
JO
JIF 40.4
Q1
Open

First launched in 2008, the Journal of Hematology & Oncology encompasses all aspects of hematology and oncology. It is a peer reviewed, open access journal and the official journal of the Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON), publishing...

Identifiers

eISSN 1756-8722

Publication Cost

£3690.00 GBP / $5190.00 USD / €4490.00 EUR APC

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first decision (median): 8 days
#2
Bl
Blood

Elsevier BV

JIF 23.1
Q1
Hybrid

Identifiers

ISSN 0006-4971
eISSN 1528-0020
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#3
LH
JIF 17.7
Q1
Hybrid

The Lancet Haematology publishes original research, reviews, and opinion on international issues in clinical haematology, including haematology-oncology, red and white blood cell disorders, platelet disorders, stem cell transplantation and induced pluripotent...

Identifiers

ISSN 2352-3026

Publication Cost

USD 8,810 APC for open access in The Lancet Haematology as of Jan 1, 2026.

Publishing Timeline

6 days submission to first decision; 44 days submission to decision after review; 87 days submission to acceptance; 60 days acceptance to online publication
#4
CR

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer)

JIF 16.2
Q1
Closed

Circulation Research is described as the premier international journal in basic and translational cardiovascular biology and a source for revolutionary research in the field.

Identifiers

ISSN 0009-7330
eISSN 1524-4571

Publishing Timeline

Editorial decisions for Regular Articles are typically made in fewer than 21 days, and all Original Research articles are published online first within 24 hours of acceptance.
#5
He
Hemasphere

Wolters Kluwer

JIF 14.6
Q1
Open

Identifiers

eISSN 2572-9241
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#6
EH
JIF 13.5
Q1
Open

Experimental Hematology & Oncology publishes preclinical, basic, patient-oriented and translational research in all areas of hematology and oncology. The journal serves as an international platform for laboratory findings and publishes clinical trials with neg...

Identifiers

eISSN 2162-3619

Publication Cost

Authors are asked to pay an open access fee for open access publication; article processing charges and book processing charges apply.

Publishing Timeline

Time to first decision of less than 30 days; submission to first decision (median) 2 days.
#7
Le

Springer Nature

JIF 13.4
Q1
Hybrid

Leukemia is a leading journal covering all aspects of the research and treatment of leukemia and allied diseases.

Identifiers

ISSN 0887-6924
eISSN 1476-5551

Publication Cost

Full Article / Review: £3790.00/$5390.00/€4390.00; Letter / Correspondence / Perspective: £2,150.00/$3,235.00/€2,635.00

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 3; Submission to acceptance (median days): 110
#8
BC

Springer Nature

JIF 11.6
Q1
Open

Blood Cancer Journal is a peer-reviewed fully open access journal dedicated to publishing articles related to hematologic malignancies and related disorders.

Identifiers

ISSN 2044-5385
eISSN 2044-5385

Publication Cost

Original Research: £3690.00/$5490.00/€4390.00; Letter / Correspondence / Comment: £1215.00/$1675.00/€1515.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 5; submission to acceptance (median days): 76.
#9
BC

American Association for Cancer Research

JIF 11.5
Q1
Hybrid

Blood Cancer Discovery provides a critical outlet for high-impact basic, translational, and clinical research on all disease subtypes of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and associated diseases.

Identifiers

ISSN 2643-3230
eISSN 2643-3249

Publication Cost

Manuscript submission fee $35; base publication fee $2500; display item fee $250 per item; open access APC $7000 for CC BY-NC-ND or $8000 for CC BY.

Publishing Timeline

Accepted manuscripts are published OnlineFirst usually within days of acceptance.
#10
AJ
JIF 9.9
Q1
Hybrid

American Journal of Hematology is devoted to the coverage of blood diseases in humans and in animal models of human disease. It publishes research on non-malignant and malignant hematological diseases, including clinical and basic studies in leukemia, hemostas...

Identifiers

ISSN 0361-8609
eISSN 1096-8652

Publication Cost

No page charges will be levied against authors or their institutions for publication in this journal. Open access is available as an option. Color figures may be published online free of charge, but there is a charge for publishing figures in color in print.

Publishing Timeline

4 days submission to first decision (median)
#11
Ha

FERRATA STORTI FOUNDATION

JIF 7.9
Q1
Open

Haematologica is a hematology journal published by the Ferrata Storti Foundation. The journal provides immediate free access to all issues and highlights current issue content, editor’s picks, and article categories including letters, review articles, spotligh...

Identifiers

ISSN 0390-6078
eISSN 1592-8721

Publication Cost

The publication charge is much lower than that of most other open access hematology journals.

Publishing Timeline

Accepted manuscript published promptly.
#12
AT
JIF 7.4
Q1
Hybrid

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology publishes basic, translational, clinical, and population research related to arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology.

Identifiers

ISSN 1079-5642
eISSN 1524-4636

Publication Cost

Full or partial Article Processing Charge waivers are available for accepted articles from eligible low- and middle-income economies, and some institutional agreements cover article publication charges on behalf of authors.

Publishing Timeline

Original Research and Research Letter revisions are due within 90 days from the most recent decision letter.
#13
BA

Elsevier BV

JIF 7.1
Q1
Open

Blood Advances is a journal published by the American Society of Hematology featuring current issues, latest articles, collections, and author guidance in hematology.

Identifiers

ISSN 2473-9529
eISSN 2473-9537

Publication Cost

Publication fees vary by article type.

Publishing Timeline

Continuously published; new articles are added daily.
#14
BR
Blood Reviews

CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

JIF 5.7
Q1

Identifiers

ISSN 0268-960X
eISSN 1532-1681
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#15
CR
JIF 5.6
Q1
Hybrid

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology is the official journal of the European School of Oncology and the International Society of Liquid Biopsy. It publishes scholarly, critical reviews in all fields of oncology and hematology written by experts from around...

Identifiers

ISSN 1040-8428
eISSN 1879-0461

Publication Cost

Open Access APC: USD 4,180 (excluding taxes); subscription: no publication fee charged to authors.

Publishing Timeline

7 days submission to first decision; 27 days submission to decision after review; 69 days submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.
#16
BM
JIF 5.2
Q1
Hybrid

Bone Marrow Transplantation publishes peer reviewed original research and reviews addressing all aspects of basic biology and clinical use of haemopoietic cell transplantation. It is the official journal of the EBMT.

Identifiers

ISSN 0268-3369
eISSN 1476-5365

Publication Cost

Funder-compliant open access options

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 3; Submission to acceptance (median days): 93
#17
JO
JIF 5
Q1
Hybrid

The Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH) is the official journal of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Its mission is to advance science related to thrombosis, bleeding disorders and vascular biology through the diffusion and excha...

Identifiers

ISSN 1538-7933
eISSN 1538-7836

Publication Cost

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3990 excl. taxes for all articles published open access.

Publishing Timeline

Median 17 days from submission to first decision; median 14 days from acceptance to online publication.
#18
TA
Transplantation And Cellular Therapy

ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC

JIF 4.4
Q1

Identifiers

ISSN 2666-6375
eISSN 2666-6367
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#19
TA

Thieme Medical Publishers (Germany)

JIF 4.3
Q1
Hybrid

Thrombosis and Haemostasis publishes reports on basic, translational and clinical research in thrombosis and haemostasis, vascular biology and medicine, inflammation and infection, and platelet and leukocyte biology, spanning genetic, molecular, cellular, diag...

Identifiers

ISSN 0340-6245
eISSN 2567-689X

Publication Cost

€3390 / $3620 APC; no page or color figure charges.

Publishing Timeline

Accepted manuscripts may be published online within hours.
#20
SI
Seminars In Hematology

W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC

JIF 4.1
Q1

Identifiers

ISSN 0037-1963
eISSN 1532-8686
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#21
SI
Seminars In Thrombosis And Hemostasis

THIEME MEDICAL PUBL INC

JIF 4.1
Q1

Identifiers

ISSN 0094-6176
eISSN 1098-9064
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#22
HO
Hematological Oncology

WILEY

JIF 3.9
Q1

Identifiers

ISSN 0278-0232
eISSN 1099-1069
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#23
BJ
JIF 3.8
Q1
Hybrid

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 haemato...

Identifiers

ISSN 0007-1048
eISSN 1365-2141

Publication Cost

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

Publishing Timeline

12 days submission to first decision (median)
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