IJBT MembershipInternational Journal of Blood Transfusion
Join the global community of transfusion medicine specialists, hematologists, and blood bank directors advancing safe blood transfusion practices. Publish your research on donor screening, component therapy, immunohematology, and blood safety with substantial savings and dedicated support from transfusion medicine experts who understand your critical specialty and the life-saving importance of your work.
Why Specialists Choose IJBT Membership
Publishing impactful transfusion medicine research should not be constrained by publication costs or delayed by lengthy review processes that could postpone dissemination of critical safety findings. IJBT Membership provides substantial APC savings, priority manuscript evaluation, and dedicated editorial support to help you share your discoveries with the global transfusion medicine community. Whether you are investigating blood component manufacturing, studying transfusion reaction mechanisms, developing donor recruitment strategies, or implementing patient blood management programs, our membership program maximizes your research investment while accelerating dissemination of findings that directly impact blood safety.
The International Journal of Blood Transfusion has established itself as a respected venue for research addressing the complex challenges of blood banking, transfusion services, and hematologic therapy. Our scope encompasses donor screening and eligibility, blood component processing and storage, immunohematology and blood group serology, transfusion-transmitted infections, transfusion reactions and adverse events, patient blood management, apheresis technology, cellular therapy, and quality management systems ensuring safe blood supply. As a member, you join a distinguished community of transfusion medicine physicians, blood bank scientists, and clinical laboratorians dedicated to ensuring safe and effective transfusion therapy for patients requiring blood products and cellular therapies.
Reduced Publication Fees
Save between 20% and 40% on article processing charges depending on your membership tier. These savings are valuable for blood centers with active research programs across multiple blood safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Expert Peer Review
Your manuscripts receive evaluation from specialists in transfusion medicine, immunohematology, and blood banking who understand regulatory requirements, laboratory operations, and clinical implications of your research.
Priority Processing
Expedited manuscript handling ensures your findings reach the transfusion medicine community quickly, critical for time-sensitive safety alerts, new pathogen screening data, and manufacturing innovations.
Global Visibility
Your research reaches transfusion medicine physicians, blood bank directors, hematologists, and laboratorians worldwide through our indexed open access platform, maximizing safety impact and citations.
Flexible Publishing
Apply membership benefits to any manuscript where you are corresponding author, including original research, case reports, quality improvement studies, reviews, and clinical transfusion guidelines.
Early Career Support
Fellows, residents, and early-career transfusion medicine physicians qualify for 50% reduced membership fees, supporting the next generation of blood banking specialists building their careers.
Membership Plans
Individual Specialist
- 20% discount on all APCs
- Up to 5 manuscripts per year
- Priority editorial handling
- Quarterly newsletter updates
- Member recognition badge
- Regulatory guidance resources
- Quality assurance support
Blood Center
- 30% discount on all APCs
- Up to 15 manuscripts per year
- Expedited peer review
- Featured center profile option
- Up to 8 specialist accounts
- Laboratory network access
- Special issue opportunities
Health System
- Up to 40% discount on APCs
- Unlimited manuscripts
- Unlimited member accounts
- Dedicated account manager
- Quality program resources
- Conference partnerships
- Annual blood banking summit
- Hemovigilance updates
Academic Institution Membership
Medical schools, teaching hospitals, and transfusion medicine training programs benefit from agreements covering all affiliated faculty, fellows, residents, and laboratory scientists conducting blood banking research.
| Duration | Investment | Articles | Per Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $4,500 | 12 | $375 |
| 2 Years | $7,500 | 25 | $300 |
Blood Service Organization
Regional blood centers, national blood services, and plasma collection organizations gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication of donor studies, processing innovations, and safety surveillance data.
| Tier | Articles | Standard | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 8/year | $3,120 | |
| Silver | 15/year | $5,850 |
Frequently Asked Questions
We publish peer-reviewed research on donor screening, blood component manufacturing and storage, immunohematology, transfusion-transmitted infections, transfusion reactions, patient blood management, therapeutic apheresis, cellular therapy, and quality management systems for blood safety and regulatory compliance.
Yes. Members who renew before expiration receive a 10% loyalty discount and can transfer remaining publication benefits to the new term for ongoing blood safety studies and quality improvement research.
Benefits must be used within your membership period unless you renew early. We recommend planning your publication schedule to maximize value for multi-center transfusion studies.
Yes, Blood Center and Health System memberships cover all affiliated transfusion medicine physicians, laboratory directors, and scientists. Individual memberships are tied to one corresponding author.
The Critical Role of Transfusion Medicine Research
Transfusion medicine research directly impacts patient safety and the reliability of blood supplies worldwide. From protecting donors and recipients through enhanced screening technologies to optimizing component manufacturing and storage, research in this field saves lives daily. Our journal provides a dedicated forum for sharing discoveries that advance transfusion practices, improve hemovigilance systems, and address emerging threats to blood safety including new infectious agents and supply chain challenges.
IJBT members benefit from peer review by experts who understand the unique regulatory landscape of blood banking and the clinical imperatives driving transfusion practice. Our editorial team provides timely, constructive feedback that strengthens manuscripts while respecting the time constraints facing blood bank professionals. We particularly welcome research on patient blood management strategies, massive transfusion protocols, pediatric and neonatal transfusion practices, and innovations in cellular therapy manufacturing and administration.
Our membership program supports transfusion medicine professionals in sharing research that advances patient safety, optimizes blood product utilization, and develops innovative therapeutic applications for cellular therapies. Members receive priority access to special issue opportunities and invitations to contribute expert reviews synthesizing current evidence.
Ready to Publish Your Research?
Choose your preferred submission method and share your transfusion medicine research with specialists advancing blood safety and patient care worldwide.
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