Journal decision profile

European Heart Journal Open

Medicine

European Heart Journal Open's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.8, ranking Q1 in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Oxford University PressUnited KingdomeISSN 2752-4191
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
2.8

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 3.38.

Review & acceptance time
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Review & acceptance timeCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
105 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 72–146 days

100 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 100% coverage · 2024–2025

European Heart Journal Open accepts papers a median of 105 days after submission, including peer review and revisions. That is faster than 53% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,673

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Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
2.82026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#375 / 1,219LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
25.4%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.14MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
105 daysIQR 72–146 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
97 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share25.4%

98 of 386 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share1.3%

5 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.14×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#375

of 1,219 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.14, so its typical recent paper runs about 14% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

25.4% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2021–2025

472021
842022
1452023
1102024
1652025

Recent work-type mix

386 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article86.3%
Review7%
Editorial3.9%
Erratum2.3%
Letter0.5%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes38
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments31
Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health24
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research20
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics15
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors14
Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases11
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics11
Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes7
Cardiac Health and Mental Health7
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-22. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 386 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ1
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingQ1

Is European Heart Journal Open a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, European Heart Journal Open is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and 1 other subfield and ranks #116 of 507 Cardiology journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 23%). European Heart Journal Open's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.8. Recent papers took a median of 105 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,673 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Rank in Cardiology
#116 of 507
Top 23%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
2.8
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
105 days
Median, PubMed records
Open access fee (APC)
$2,673
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
165
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
N/A
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#116
of 507 Cardiology field journals
#116
among Q1 Cardiology journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
673
H-Index
30
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
672
Subject Areas
Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to European Heart Journal Open

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies European Heart Journal Open's papers in subfields including Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

    European Heart Journal Open homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in European Heart Journal Open's author guidelines; Oxford University Press runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,673 USD for this open-access journal. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 105 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). European Heart Journal Open does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about European Heart Journal Open

Is European Heart Journal Open a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, European Heart Journal Open is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and 1 other subfield and ranks #116 of 507 Cardiology journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 23%). European Heart Journal Open's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.8. Recent papers took a median of 105 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,673 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is European Heart Journal Open's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

European Heart Journal Open's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.8, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of European Heart Journal Open?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by European Heart Journal Open or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 105 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare European Heart Journal Open's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is European Heart Journal Open in?

European Heart Journal Open's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine; Q1 in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for European Heart Journal Open will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does European Heart Journal Open take to accept a paper?

European Heart Journal Open accepts papers a median of 105 days after submission across 100 recent PubMed records with both dates; the middle half took 72–146 days. This includes peer review, editorial handling, and revisions.

How long is the peer review time at European Heart Journal Open?

PubMed records when a manuscript was received and accepted, not the individual review stages, so peer review time on its own is not available. The full time from submission to acceptance at European Heart Journal Open, which includes peer review and revisions, has a median of 105 days. For the time to a first decision, check the journal's own website.

Is European Heart Journal Open faster than similar journals?

European Heart Journal Open's median of 105 days from submission to acceptance is faster than 53% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

How much does it cost to publish in European Heart Journal Open?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,673 USD for European Heart Journal Open. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to European Heart Journal Open?

Comparable journals include Jama Cardiology, Circulation Journal, European Heart Journal, and Jacc-Asia. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to European Heart Journal Open?

Submit online through the link in European Heart Journal Open's author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 105 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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