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About the Journal of Arrhythmia, its editorial board, society affiliations, publishing model, and professional resources.

About the Journal

The Journal of Arrhythmia is an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in cardiac arrhythmia, electrophysiology, pacing, ablation, and related pharmacology. It serves as the official journal of the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) and the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society (JHRS), and is published on the Elsevier platform.

The journal publishes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, clinical guidelines, and special supplements spanning the full spectrum of arrhythmia care — from basic electrophysiology to device therapy, catheter ablation, antithrombotic management, and pediatric electrophysiology.

Editorial Board

The Journal of Arrhythmia is guided by an international editorial board comprising leading experts in cardiac electrophysiology, pacing, and arrhythmia research. Board members oversee rigorous peer review and shape the journal's scientific direction across its core topic areas.

Publishing Model

The journal operates under an open-access publishing model, making all articles freely available to readers worldwide. Online access activation is available for subscribers and society members. New content alerts and RSS feeds help readers stay current with the latest publications.

Reprints

Reprints of published articles are available through Elsevier's reprint service at reprints.elsevier.com.

Career Opportunities

Professional opportunities in electrophysiology and cardiology are listed via ehealthcareers.com.

Manuscript Submission

Authors submit manuscripts through the Elsevier Editorial System at ees.elsevier.com/jarr/.

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The Journal of Arrhythmia serves as a vital resource for clinicians, researchers, and trainees working across the full spectrum of cardiac electrophysiology. Its open-access model ensures that original research, comprehensive reviews, and practical guidelines reach a broad international readership without subscription barriers. The journal's scope encompasses atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, implantable device therapy including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT systems, catheter ablation techniques, and the pharmacological management of rhythm disorders. Special collections and focused issues regularly highlight emerging topics such as Brugada syndrome, cardiac device infections, and advances in pediatric electrophysiology, providing readers with timely, peer-reviewed content that bridges bench science and bedside practice. The editorial board, drawn from leading arrhythmia specialists across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, maintains rigorous standards while actively supporting the education of residents, fellows, and allied health professionals through dedicated training resources and supplemental materials.