Journal of Cardiovascular Care and Research

Frequency : Bi-Annual (Two issues per year)
Editorial & Review Timeline
3 - 6 Days Initial Quality Review
30 Days Peer Evaluation Summary
45 - 60 Days Complete Editorial Processing Time

Editorial Board

Prof Manuel Ruiz Bailen
Prof Manuel Ruiz Bailen (MD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Associate Professor

  Department of Medicine

  University of Jaén

  Spain

Rabindra Nath Das
Rabindra Nath Das (PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Professor

  Department of Statistics

  The University of Burdwan

  India

Onural Ozhan
Onural Ozhan (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Department of Medical Pharmacology

  Inonu University

  Turkey

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Emanuele Canali
Emanuele Canali (MD)

Editor-Member

  Department of Cardiology

  Sapienza University of Rome

  Italy

Philippe Meyer
Philippe Meyer (MD)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor Head of the Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit

  Department of Medicine Cardiology Service

  University of Geneva

  Switzerland

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Dr Lucia La Mura
Dr Lucia La Mura (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Assistant Professor

  Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences

  University of Naples Federico II, Italy

  Italy

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Dr Rita Wiryasaputra
Dr Rita Wiryasaputra (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Full-Time Lecturer

  Faculty of Computer Science

  Krida Wacana Christian University

  Indonesia

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Dr Jovanka Trifunovic
Dr Jovanka Trifunovic (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

  Department of Basic Sciences

  University Business Academy in Novi Sad

  Serbia

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Qasim Sultan Ali AL-Maamari
Qasim Sultan Ali AL-Maamari (MSN)

Editor-Member

  Deputy Head Nurse Male Medical Ward

  College of Nursing Adult Critical Care Department

  Sultan Qaboos University

  Sultanate of Oman

About the Journal

The Journal of Cardiovascular Care and Research (JCCR) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research in cardiovascular medicine and healthcare. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, clinical studies, case reports, and interdisciplinary research related to heart and vascular diseases.

JCCR focuses on a broad range of topics including clinical cardiology, preventive cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pediatric cardiology, vascular medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and emerging cardiovascular therapies.

The journal encourages evidence-based research that supports improvements in cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment, patient care, and healthcare outcomes. Interdisciplinary contributions integrating medicine, healthcare sciences, biomedical research, and clinical practice are also welcomed.

Through its open-access publishing model, JCCR aims to support the global dissemination of cardiovascular research and promote scientific collaboration among researchers, clinicians, academicians, and healthcare professionals.
 

Authors are requested to submit manuscripts online at Submit Manuscript or Send as an e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at editorialoffice@confseries.net

Editorial and Publication Process

ConfSeries Journals is committed to maintaining an efficient, transparent, and quality-focused editorial workflow to support the dissemination of scholarly research.

The journal aims to provide authors with a transparent and structured publication process while ensuring that all submissions undergo appropriate editorial assessment and peer review procedures. Editorial timelines may vary depending on the scope of the manuscript, reviewer availability, revision requirements, and the overall review process.

Authors may choose to publish through the journal's standard publication workflow, which includes editorial screening, peer review, revisions (where required), copyediting, and final publication.

All submissions are evaluated based on scientific quality, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope. The editorial process is designed to maintain academic integrity and ensure consistency in publication standards.

Accepted manuscripts proceed through production stages including formatting, proof review, DOI assignment, and online publication.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work, and final articles are made available through the journal's open-access publishing model to support global accessibility and scholarly communication.

The journal publishes articles in digital formats suitable for online dissemination and digital accessibility, including PDF and other standard publishing formats where applicable.

The editorial team is committed to following recognized scholarly publishing practices and maintaining transparency throughout the publication process.

Our Peer Review Process

Confseries follows a structured editorial and peer-review process designed to ensure academic quality, ethical integrity, and timely publication. Each manuscript progresses through clearly defined stages,as illustrated in the peer review workflow.

Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts through the Confseries submission platform. All submissions must comply with the journal's scope, author instructions, and ethical standards.

Editorial Office Initial Check
Each new submission undergoes an initial assessment by the editorial office to confirm:

  • Relevance to the journal's aims and scope
  • Completeness of required files and declarations
  • Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines
  • Originality through plagiarism screening
  • Absence of major ethical or legal concerns

Manuscripts identified with major plagiarism, duplicate submission, or serious ethical issues are rejected at this stage without external review. Submissions meeting basic requirements proceed to peer review.

Peer Review Initiation

After passing the initial screening:

  • A qualified editor is assigned to the manuscript
  • Independent reviewers are selected based on subject expertise
  • The manuscript is formally sent for peer evaluation
Confseries follows a single-anonymized peer review model to ensure objective and unbiased assessment.

Reviewer Assessment
Reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript focusing on:

  • Scientific originality and relevance
  • Methodological rigor and data integrity
  • Clarity of presentation and organization
  • Ethical compliance and reporting quality
Reviewers submit detailed comments and recommendations to support editorial decision-making.

Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer feedback and editorial evaluation, one of the following decisions is issued:

  • Accepted
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Rejected
Authors receive consolidated comments from both editors and reviewers explaining the decision.

Revision and Re-evaluation
For manuscripts requiring revision:

  • Authors submit a revised manuscript addressing all comments
  • A point-by-point response document is required
  • Major revisions may be reassessed by the original reviewers
Failure to adequately address concerns may result in rejection at this stage.

Acceptance and Publication
Manuscripts accepted for publication proceed to the production phase, which includes:

  • Copyediting and proofreading
  • DOI assignment
  • Final author approval
  • Online publication and dissemination

Ethical and Editorial Integrity

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased peer review
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of submissions
  • Providing ethical oversight at every editorial stage
  • Ensuring transparent communication with authors with authors

The Confseries peer-review workflow reflects a clear, ethical, and structured editorial process, ensuring that every manuscript is evaluated rigorously before publication.