Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: SAGE Publications Inc.

Abbreviation: Shoulder Elb.




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.

1.59

SJR

 0.646

h-Index

 37

Rank

 9093

Important Details

Title Shoulder and Elbow
Standard Abbreviation Shoulder Elb.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2); Surgery (Q2)
Impact Score 1.59
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.646
h-index 37
Overall Rank 9093
Publisher Name SAGE Publications Inc.
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 17585740, 17585732
Coverage and History 2009-2026
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
533

About Shoulder and Elbow


Shoulder and Elbow is a journal published by SAGE Publications Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Surgery, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2009-2026. The rank of this journal is 9093. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.59, 37, and 0.646, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17585740, 17585732.

The best quartile of Shoulder and Elbow is Q2. This journal has received a total of 533 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Shoulder and Elbow Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Shoulder and Elbow is 1.59. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.59

It is increased by a factor of around 0.16, and the percentage change is 11.19% 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 Shoulder and Elbow Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Shoulder and Elbow is 1.59. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Shoulder and Elbow. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 1.59
2024 1.43
2023 1.41
2022 1.34
2021 1.75
2020 1.19
2019 1.46
2018 1.36
2017 0.68
2016 0.26
2015 0.32
2014 0.27

Shoulder and Elbow h-index


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The h-index of Shoulder and Elbow is 37. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 37 published articles with more than 37 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.




Shoulder and Elbow ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Shoulder and Elbow is/are as follows: 17585740, 17585732.

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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Shoulder and Elbow Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Shoulder and Elbow is ranked 9093 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.646.

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.


Shoulder and Elbow Publisher


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The publisher of Shoulder and Elbow is SAGE Publications Inc.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2009-2026.


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 Shoulder and Elbow is Shoulder Elb.. 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 ('Shoulder Elb.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Shoulder and Elbow


If your area of research or discipline is related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, 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 Shoulder and Elbow?

The latest impact score of Shoulder and Elbow is 1.59. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Shoulder and Elbow?

The latest h-index of Shoulder and Elbow is 37. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Shoulder and Elbow?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Shoulder and Elbow is 0.646. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Shoulder and Elbow?

The latest ranking of Shoulder and Elbow is 9093. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Shoulder and Elbow?

Shoulder and Elbow is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Shoulder and Elbow?

This standard abbreviation of Shoulder and Elbow is Shoulder Elb..


Is "Shoulder and Elbow" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Shoulder and Elbow is a journal published by SAGE Publications Inc..


What is the scope of Shoulder and Elbow?

The scope of Shoulder and Elbow is as follows:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Surgery

For detailed scope of Shoulder and Elbow, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Shoulder and Elbow?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Shoulder and Elbow is/are as follows: 17585740, 17585732.


What is the best quartile for Shoulder and Elbow?

The best quartile for Shoulder and Elbow is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Shoulder and Elbow?

The coverage history of Shoulder and Elbow is as follows 2009-2026.


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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Shoulder and Elbow Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 1.59
2024 1.43
2023 1.41
2022 1.34
2021 1.75
2020 1.19
2019 1.46
2018 1.36
2017 0.68
2016 0.26
2015 0.32
2014 0.27



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