Aims and Scope
Journal of Organ Transplantation advances transplant medicine through mechanistic, translational, and clinical research on organ, tissue, and cell transplantation.
JOT publishes research advancing transplant medicine across the full spectrum of organ, tissue, and cellular transplantation, from basic science to clinical outcomes.
Solid Organ Transplantation
Clinical and surgical research in major organ transplantation:
- Kidney, liver, heart, lung transplantation
- Pancreas and intestinal grafts
- Multi-organ transplant procedures
- Surgical techniques and innovations
- Long-term outcomes and survival
Transplant Immunology
Fundamental and clinical immunology research:
- Rejection mechanisms and prevention
- Tolerance induction strategies
- Immunosuppression optimization
- Biomarker development
- Immune monitoring
Tissue and Cell Transplantation
Non-solid organ transplant research:
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Islet cell transplantation
- Corneal and ocular tissue
- Skin and bone grafts
- Composite tissue allografts
Donor Management and Allocation
Optimizing donor processes:
- Living donor evaluation and outcomes
- Deceased donor management
- Organ preservation techniques
- Allocation policies and ethics
- Expanding donor pools
Post-Transplant Management
Long-term patient care research:
- Infection prophylaxis and treatment
- Malignancy surveillance
- Cardiovascular complications
- Metabolic management
- Quality of life outcomes
Emerging Technologies
Future directions in transplantation:
- Xenotransplantation advances
- Organ bioengineering
- Machine perfusion optimization
- Regenerative medicine applications
- Gene and cell therapies
Research Focus: JOT welcomes mechanistic studies exploring immunological pathways and rejection mechanisms, translational research bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical applications, and clinical investigations improving surgical outcomes, immunosuppression protocols, and long-term graft survival.
Original Research
Full-length investigations with novel findings (5,000-7,000 words)
Review Articles
Systematic or narrative reviews (6,000-8,000 words)
Case Reports
Unusual cases with educational value (2,000-3,000 words)
Technical Notes
Innovative surgical or laboratory techniques (2,000-3,000 words)
JOT maintains rigorous standards for transplant research:
- Clear clinical or translational hypothesis
- Appropriate study design and methodology
- Transparent reporting of outcomes and limitations
- Statistical rigor with appropriate sample sizes
- Ethical compliance (IRB/IACUC approval documented)
- Relevance to transplant patient care or understanding
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