Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: ISASS

Abbreviation: Int. J. Spine 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.

1.94

SJR

 0.799

h-Index

 46

Rank

 6919

Important Details

Title International Journal of Spine Surgery
Standard Abbreviation Int. J. Spine Surg.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Surgery (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2)
Impact Score 1.94
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.799
h-index 46
Overall Rank 6919
Publisher Name ISASS
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 22114599
Coverage and History 2008, 2012-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
886

About International Journal of Spine Surgery


International Journal of Spine Surgery is a journal published by ISASS. This journal covers the area[s] related to Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2008, 2012-2026. The rank of this journal is 6919. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.94, 46, and 0.799, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 22114599.

The best quartile of International Journal of Spine Surgery is Q1. This journal has received a total of 886 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


International Journal of Spine Surgery Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the International Journal of Spine Surgery is 1.94. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.94

It is increased by a factor of around 0.22, and the percentage change is 12.79% 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 International Journal of Spine Surgery Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of International Journal of Spine Surgery is 1.94. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 1.94
2024 1.72
2023 1.73
2022 1.54
2021 1.34
2020 1.47
2019 1.24
2018 1.46
2017 1.78
2016 0.88
2015 0.51
2014 0.42

International Journal of Spine Surgery h-index


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The h-index of International Journal of Spine Surgery is 46. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 46 published articles with more than 46 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.




International Journal of Spine Surgery ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of International Journal of Spine Surgery is/are as follows: 22114599.

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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International Journal of Spine Surgery Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The International Journal of Spine Surgery is ranked 6919 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.799.

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.


International Journal of Spine Surgery Publisher


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The publisher of International Journal of Spine Surgery is ISASS. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 2008, 2012-2026.


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 International Journal of Spine Surgery is Int. J. Spine 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 ('Int. J. Spine Surg.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in International Journal of Spine Surgery


If your area of research or discipline is related to Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 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 International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The latest impact score of International Journal of Spine Surgery is 1.94. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The latest h-index of International Journal of Spine Surgery is 46. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of International Journal of Spine Surgery is 0.799. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The latest ranking of International Journal of Spine Surgery is 6919. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

International Journal of Spine Surgery is published by ISASS. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

This standard abbreviation of International Journal of Spine Surgery is Int. J. Spine Surg..


Is "International Journal of Spine Surgery" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

International Journal of Spine Surgery is a journal published by ISASS.


What is the scope of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The scope of International Journal of Spine Surgery is as follows:

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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


What is the ISSN of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of International Journal of Spine Surgery is/are as follows: 22114599.


What is the best quartile for International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The best quartile for International Journal of Spine Surgery is Q1.


What is the coverage history of International Journal of Spine Surgery?

The coverage history of International Journal of Spine Surgery is as follows 2008, 2012-2026.


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
International Journal of Applied Linguistics Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3794 60 4.67
International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 19086 29 1.26
Journal of Education and Work Journal Brill Academic Publishers 11557 50 2.16
Oral Radiology Journal Springer Japan 10403 32 2.54
Proteomics - Clinical Applications Journal Wiley-VCH Verlag 7812 70 2.68
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland Journal Royal Society of Queensland 30126 13 0.17
Journal of Imaging Science and Technology Journal Society for Imaging Science and Technology 22324 46 0.59
Contemporanea Journal Societa Editrice Il Mulino 28587 8 0.26
Journal of Evolutionary Psychology Journal Akademiai Kiado 28897 0 0.00
PLoS ONE Journal Public Library of Science 7879 500 2.95

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International Journal of Spine Surgery Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 1.94
2024 1.72
2023 1.73
2022 1.54
2021 1.34
2020 1.47
2019 1.24
2018 1.46
2017 1.78
2016 0.88
2015 0.51
2014 0.42



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