Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Patient Safety in Surgery- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: BioMed Central Ltd

Abbreviation: Patient Saf. Surg.




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.

3.35

SJR

 0.891

h-Index

 39

Rank

 5865

Important Details

Title Patient Safety in Surgery
Standard Abbreviation Patient Saf. Surg.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Surgery (Q1)
Impact Score 3.35
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.891
h-index 39
Overall Rank 5865
Publisher Name BioMed Central Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 17549493
Coverage and History 2010-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
373

About Patient Safety in Surgery


Patient Safety in Surgery is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgery, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2010-2026. The rank of this journal is 5865. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.35, 39, and 0.891, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17549493.

The best quartile of Patient Safety in Surgery is Q1. This journal has received a total of 373 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Patient Safety in Surgery Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Patient Safety in Surgery is 3.35. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.35

It is increased by a factor of around 1.31, and the percentage change is 64.22% 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.

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Prediction of Patient Safety in Surgery Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Patient Safety in Surgery is 3.35. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Patient Safety in Surgery. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.35
2024 2.04
2023 1.96
2022 2.66
2021 3.22
2020 1.79
2019 1.46
2018 1.54
2017 1.66
2016 0.96
2015 1.13
2014 1.24

Patient Safety in Surgery h-index


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The h-index of Patient Safety in Surgery is 39. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 39 published articles with more than 39 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.




Patient Safety in Surgery ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Patient Safety in Surgery is/are as follows: 17549493.

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}

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Patient Safety in Surgery Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Patient Safety in Surgery is ranked 5865 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.891.

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.


Patient Safety in Surgery Publisher


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The publisher of Patient Safety in Surgery is BioMed Central Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2010-2026.


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 Patient Safety in Surgery is Patient Saf. Surg.. 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 ('Patient Saf. Surg.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Patient Safety in Surgery


If your area of research or discipline is related to Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 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 Patient Safety in Surgery?

The latest impact score of Patient Safety in Surgery is 3.35. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Patient Safety in Surgery?

The latest h-index of Patient Safety in Surgery is 39. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Patient Safety in Surgery?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Patient Safety in Surgery is 0.891. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Patient Safety in Surgery?

The latest ranking of Patient Safety in Surgery is 5865. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Patient Safety in Surgery?

Patient Safety in Surgery is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Patient Safety in Surgery?

This standard abbreviation of Patient Safety in Surgery is Patient Saf. Surg..


Is "Patient Safety in Surgery" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Patient Safety in Surgery is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.


What is the scope of Patient Safety in Surgery?

The scope of Patient Safety in Surgery is as follows:

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

For detailed scope of Patient Safety in Surgery, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Patient Safety in Surgery?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Patient Safety in Surgery is/are as follows: 17549493.


What is the best quartile for Patient Safety in Surgery?

The best quartile for Patient Safety in Surgery is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Patient Safety in Surgery?

The coverage history of Patient Safety in Surgery is as follows 2010-2026.


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
Clinical Medicine and Research Journal Marshfield Clinic 14142 66 1.34
Journal of Competition Law and Economics Journal Oxford University Press 3961 37 1.98
Journal of Applied Business Research Journal Clute Institute 26260 33 0.17
Journal of Supply Chain Management Journal Wiley-Blackwell 517 125 12.40
Howard Journal of Communications Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 16080 44 1.26
Clinical Interventions in Aging Journal Dove Medical Press Ltd 4116 122 3.92
Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science Journal Springer New York 9983 48 1.81
Perspectives in health information management / AHIMA, American Health Information Management Association Journal American Health Information Management Association 9747 35 1.77
Society and Economy Journal Akademiai Kiado 16168 21 1.76
Brain Imaging and Behavior Journal Springer 5196 76 3.10

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Patient Safety in Surgery Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.35
2024 2.04
2023 1.96
2022 2.66
2021 3.22
2020 1.79
2019 1.46
2018 1.54
2017 1.66
2016 0.96
2015 1.13
2014 1.24



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