The journal

About the Journal

Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (JNHFB) is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. We publish high-quality articles on clinical cardiology, cardiac surgery, basic science, epidemiology, prevention, rehabilitation, health promotion, case reports, imaging and “How To Do It” technical notes.

Online ISSN: 3080-9479
Print ISSN: 2226-454X
Publishing since: 2012
Latest issue: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2026)
Licence: CC BY NC

Our readership includes cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, specialist and general physicians, public-health professionals and researchers. The journal is published in English three times a year (January, May, September). All rights reserved. No part of this journal may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission.

Submission & Peer Review

Original Articles, Reviews, Case Reports, etc.
Blinded peer review & editorial revision.
Conflict-of-interest disclosure required.
Ethical compliance (Helsinki Declaration).

Manuscript Preparation

Double-spaced, A4/Letter, 25mm margins.
Title page with author details & running head.
Structured abstract (≤250 words) + keywords.
Vancouver style references & high-res figures.

For full author guidelines and online submission, please visit the official page.

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Aims and scope

The Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (JNHFB) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting research in the fields of cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, and associated public health disciplines.

Focus Areas

Cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, CAD, stroke, etc.)
Preventive cardiology and community programs
Public health and epidemiology of NCDs
Health systems and services research
Clinical studies on heart disease management
Pharmacy-based cardiovascular care
Digital health, mHealth, and telemedicine
Policy, advocacy, and program evaluation

Scope

Research focused on cardiovascular challenges in LMICs.
Studies with Bangladesh-based or South Asian regional data.
Interdisciplinary approaches connecting clinical and public health.
Articles contributing to global cardiovascular health goals.

All submissions must reflect scientific integrity, ethical standards, and relevance to contemporary healthcare and policy landscapes.

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Article types

The journal publishes the following article types. Word limits and structure for each are set out in the author guidelines.

Type	What it covers	Abstract
Original Article	Full-length reports of original clinical, basic science or epidemiological research in cardiovascular medicine.	up to 250 words
Review Article	Comprehensive, authoritative reviews of specific topics in cardiology.	up to 200 words
Case Report	Brief reports of unique, unusual or instructive clinical cases that make a significant contribution to practice.	up to 150 words
Images in Cardiovascular Medicine	High-quality, original images (angiography, echocardiography, ECG, pathology or other modalities) that are visually striking and educationally valuable.	up to 200 words
How To Do It	Practical, step-by-step guides to specific clinical techniques, procedures or methodologies in cardiovascular care.	not required
Research Article	Original research reports that follow the same requirements as Original Articles.	up to 250 words
Conference Abstract	Structured abstracts of 150–250 words submitted for the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh annual conference.	up to 300 words

Author guidelines and manuscript template →

Editorial leadership

ChairmanProfessor Khandakar Abdul Awal Rizvi
Editor in ChiefProfessor Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik
Associate EditorProfessor Sohel Reza Choudhury

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How manuscripts are handled

Every submission goes through the same editorial and peer review process.

SubmissionAuthors submit online using the journal template and complete the submission checklist.
Editorial screeningThe editors check scope, template compliance, ethics statements and similarity before review.
Peer reviewDouble-blind peer review. Reviewers are asked to report within 3 weeks.
Decision and publicationAccept, revise or decline. Accepted articles are copyedited, typeset and published open access with a DOI.

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Why publish with JNHFB

Open access from day oneArticles are free to read and share under a Creative Commons licence, and authors keep the right to reuse their work for non-commercial purposes.
No submission feeSubmitting a manuscript is free. See the author fee policy for charges that may apply after acceptance and the waiver policy.
Structured, confidential reviewReviewers use a structured form, so authors receive clear, consistent and constructive feedback.
Permanent, citable articlesEvery article receives a DOI and is indexed for discovery by readers and researchers worldwide.

Journal information

Publisher: National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh
ISSN: 3080-9479 (online) · 2226-454X (print)
Frequency: Three times a year (January, May, September)
Publishing since: 2012
Language: English
Peer review: Double-blind peer review
Access: Open access · Licence terms
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