Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Spine- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Wolters Kluwer Health

Abbreviation: Spine




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

3.37

SJR

 1.406

h-Index

 310

Rank

 2738

Important Details

Title Spine
Standard Abbreviation Spine
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Sports Science (Q1)
Impact Score 3.37
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.406
h-index 310
Overall Rank 2738
Publisher Name Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 03622436, 15281159
Coverage and History 1976-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
3332

About Spine


Spine is a journal published by Wolters Kluwer Health. This journal covers the area[s] related to Neurology (clinical), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Sports Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1976-2026. The rank of this journal is 2738. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.37, 310, and 1.406, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 03622436, 15281159.

The best quartile of Spine is Q1. This journal has received a total of 3332 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Spine Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Spine is 3.37. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.37

It is increased by a factor of around 0.07, and the percentage change is 2.12% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Spine Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Spine is 3.37. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Spine. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.37
2024 3.30
2023 2.53
2022 2.63
2021 2.76
2020 2.98
2019 2.61
2018 2.88
2017 2.74
2016 2.62
2015 2.77
2014 2.87

Spine h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Spine is 310. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 310 published articles with more than 310 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Spine ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Spine is/are as follows: 03622436, 15281159.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Spine Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Spine is ranked 2738 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.406.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Spine Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Spine is Wolters Kluwer Health. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1976-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Spine is Spine. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Spine') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Spine


If your area of research or discipline is related to Neurology (clinical), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Sports Science, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Spine?

The latest impact score of Spine is 3.37. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Spine?

The latest h-index of Spine is 310. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Spine?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Spine is 1.406. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Spine?

The latest ranking of Spine is 2738. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Spine?

Spine is published by Wolters Kluwer Health. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Spine?

This standard abbreviation of Spine is Spine.


Is "Spine" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Spine is a journal published by Wolters Kluwer Health.


What is the scope of Spine?

The scope of Spine is as follows:

  • Neurology (clinical)
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Sports Science

For detailed scope of Spine, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Spine?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Spine is/are as follows: 03622436, 15281159.


What is the best quartile for Spine?

The best quartile for Spine is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Spine?

The coverage history of Spine is as follows 1976-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Journal of Academic Ethics Journal Springer Science and Business Media B.V. 4886 39 5.26
Journal of Applied Business Research Journal Clute Institute 26260 33 0.17
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 7829 48 1.43
Journal of Classical Sociology Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 15585 34 0.84
Canadian Journal of Education Journal Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 17199 49 0.71
Journal of Education and Work Journal Brill Academic Publishers 11557 50 2.16
Syntax Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8098 37 0.80
Palaeontographica Abteilung B: Palaeophytologie Book Series Schweizerbart Science Publishers 18137 19 0.43
Exploration Geophysics Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 21265 54 0.74
Biological Procedures Online Journal BioMed Central Ltd 5480 56 4.51

Check complete list




Spine Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.37
2024 3.30
2023 2.53
2022 2.63
2021 2.76
2020 2.98
2019 2.61
2018 2.88
2017 2.74
2016 2.62
2015 2.77
2014 2.87



Top Journals/Conferences in Neurology (clinical)

Clinical Neurosurgery
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. | United States

Neurology Psychiatry and Brain Research
Elsevier GmbH | Germany

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Alzheimer Disorders
Bentham Science Publishers B.V. | Netherlands

Functional Neurology
CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l. | Italy

Pain Research and Treatment
Hindawi Publishing Corporation | United States

Brain and Neuroscience Advances
SAGE Publications Ltd | United Kingdom

Multiple Sclerosis and Demyelinating Disorders
BioMed Central Ltd. | United Kingdom

Recent Advances in Alzheimer Research
Bentham Science Publishers B.V. | Netherlands

Neurophysiologie-Labor
Urban und Fischer Verlag Jena | Germany

See All

Top Journals/Conferences in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)
Bentham Science Publishers B.V. | United Arab Emirates

Joints
CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l. | Italy

Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders
BioMed Central Ltd. | United Kingdom

Der Orthopade
Springer Verlag | Germany

Der Unfallchirurg
Springer Verlag | Germany

See All

Top Journals/Conferences in Sports Science

See All