Call For Papers
We invite submissions that advance blood pressure science, hypertension management, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Publish evidence that improves prevention, treatment, and long term outcomes in diverse populations.
Journal Focus
Evidence that improves hypertension care, monitoring, and cardiovascular outcomes.
JBP publishes clinical and translational research focused on blood pressure regulation, hypertension mechanisms, and cardiovascular outcomes.
We welcome interdisciplinary studies that connect cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, and population health.
Submissions addressing health equity, access to care, and real world implementation are encouraged.
Clinical Outcomes
Blood pressure control and cardiovascular endpoints
Monitoring
Ambulatory and home blood pressure measurement
Equity
Disparities in diagnosis and treatment
Priority Themes
We welcome research across hypertension science, treatment monitoring, and prevention strategies.
Hypertension Phenotypes
Blood Pressure Variability
Target Organ Damage
Implementation
Article Types
We consider original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, cohort studies, qualitative research, brief reports, and policy analyses.
Negative or neutral results are welcome when methods are transparent and implications are clearly stated.
Core Research Areas
- Pharmacologic therapy and comparative effectiveness
- Lifestyle interventions and behavioral strategies
- Renal and vascular mechanisms of hypertension
- Risk prediction and cardiovascular outcomes
- Digital health and remote monitoring
- Health systems research and care delivery
Quality Expectations
Provide clear descriptions of interventions, follow up periods, and outcome definitions to support replication and clinical interpretation.
- Report adherence and fidelity to intervention protocols
- Include safety monitoring and adverse event reporting
- Describe comparator conditions and standard of care
- Provide sensitivity analyses when appropriate
Methodology and Reporting Standards
Manuscripts should present transparent methods, clearly defined outcomes, and reproducible analytical workflows.
- Define primary and secondary outcomes in advance
- Describe blood pressure measurement protocols in detail
- Report effect sizes and confidence intervals where possible
- State software versions and statistical packages used
- Explain handling of missing data and protocol deviations
Why Publish With JBP
Open access publication maximizes reach for cardiology teams, primary care clinicians, and public health programs.
Our editorial process emphasizes methodological rigor, ethical transparency, and practical clinical impact.
Clinical Translation
We prioritize studies that clarify how evidence can improve hypertension care, monitoring, and risk reduction.
Clear descriptions of interventions and care pathways support adoption across clinical settings.
Interdisciplinary Contributions
Collaborative work across cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, nursing, and public health is encouraged when it improves clinical translation.
Describe how interdisciplinary methods strengthen the study design and relevance to hypertension outcomes.
Review Workflow
Editorial Screening
Scope, ethics, and completeness checks
Peer Review
Expert reviewers assess rigor and relevance
Revision
Point by point responses with clear guidance
Publication
Open access release with indexing
Submission Checklist
- Structured abstract and clear keywords
- Ethics approval and consent statements
- Data availability statement and repository links
- Funding and conflict of interest disclosures
- Figures and tables with complete captions
Clear clinical implications strengthen relevance for hypertension practice and policy.
Submission Readiness
Align scope
Confirm fit with blood pressure priorities
Prepare files
Finalize manuscript, tables, figures, and supplements
Check compliance
Verify ethics approvals and data statements
Submit
Use Manuscriptzone or the simple submission form
Submission Support
The editorial office can advise on scope alignment and submission readiness.
- Confirm fit with hypertension themes
- Clarify reporting guideline expectations
- Verify data availability requirements
- Ensure disclosures are complete
Ethics and Transparency
All submissions should include ethics approval and informed consent statements where applicable.
Provide data availability information and disclose any funding or conflicts that could influence interpretation.
Timely Topics
Submissions that address current hypertension guidelines, implementation gaps, or emerging therapies are prioritized for rapid evaluation.
- Updates to clinical practice pathways
- Innovations in remote monitoring or telehealth
- Real world evidence on treatment adherence
Data and Reporting Expectations
Include clear reporting of outcomes, follow up intervals, and missing data handling.
Blood pressure measurement protocols should be described in detail for replication.
Patient and Community Engagement
Studies that include patient input, clinical workflow integration, or community partnership strengthen real world relevance.
Describe engagement methods, feedback integration, and how findings support patient needs.
Key Takeaways
Blood pressure outcomes and cardiovascular risk focus
Transparent ethics and data reporting
Clear clinical translation and impact
Open access visibility for care teams
Submit Your Manuscript
Two submission routes are available and receive equal consideration.
Special Issue Opportunities
Special issues highlight emerging themes in hypertension science and cardiovascular prevention.
Themes should advance blood pressure research and clinical outcomes.
Guest editors coordinate outreach and reviewer recommendations.
Clear milestones support consistent review and publication.
Special issues follow the same peer review standards.
Share Evidence That Improves Hypertension Care
Submit research that advances prevention, monitoring, and long term cardiovascular outcomes.
