Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: Elsevier Inc.

Abbreviation: Spine J.




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.

4.51

SJR

 1.77

h-Index

 151

Rank

 1806

Important Details

Title Spine Journal
Standard Abbreviation Spine J.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Surgery (Q1)
Impact Score 4.51
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.77
h-index 151
Overall Rank 1806
Publisher Name Elsevier Inc.
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 15299430, 18781632
Coverage and History 2001-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
3656

About Spine Journal


Spine Journal is a journal published by Elsevier Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Neurology (clinical), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgery, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2001-2026. The rank of this journal is 1806. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 4.51, 151, and 1.77, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15299430, 18781632.

The best quartile of Spine Journal is Q1. This journal has received a total of 3656 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Spine Journal Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Spine Journal is 4.51. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 4.51

It is increased by a factor of around 0.17, and the percentage change is 3.92% 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 Journal Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Spine Journal is 4.51. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 4.51
2024 4.34
2023 4.42
2022 3.84
2021 3.47
2020 3.46
2019 2.99
2018 1.85
2017 1.69
2016 2.42
2015 2.49
2014 1.97

Spine Journal h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Spine Journal is 151. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 151 published articles with more than 151 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 Journal ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Spine Journal is/are as follows: 15299430, 18781632.

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 Journal Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Spine Journal is ranked 1806 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.77.

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 Journal Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Spine Journal is Elsevier Inc.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 2001-2026.


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 Journal is Spine J.. 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 J.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Spine Journal


If your area of research or discipline is related to Neurology (clinical), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgery, 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 Journal?

The latest impact score of Spine Journal is 4.51. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Spine Journal?

The latest h-index of Spine Journal is 151. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Spine Journal is 1.77. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Spine Journal?

The latest ranking of Spine Journal is 1806. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Spine Journal?

Spine Journal is published by Elsevier Inc.. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Spine Journal?

This standard abbreviation of Spine Journal is Spine J..


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

Spine Journal is a journal published by Elsevier Inc..


What is the scope of Spine Journal?

The scope of Spine Journal is as follows:

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

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


What is the ISSN of Spine Journal?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Spine Journal is/are as follows: 15299430, 18781632.


What is the best quartile for Spine Journal?

The best quartile for Spine Journal is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Spine Journal?

The coverage history of Spine Journal is as follows 2001-2026.


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.


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Spine Journal Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 4.51
2024 4.34
2023 4.42
2022 3.84
2021 3.47
2020 3.46
2019 2.99
2018 1.85
2017 1.69
2016 2.42
2015 2.49
2014 1.97



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