Asian Journal of Surgery Citation Rate 2026
0219-3108
eISSN 1015-9584
Elsevier BV
HK
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Asian Journal of Surgery
Asian Journal of Surgery (AJS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment and Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes, published by Elsevier BV in HK, catalogued under ISSN 0219-3108 (e-ISSN 1015-9584). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.29 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1200 USD. OpenAlex records 13,977 works and 37,423 citations, with an h-index of 57.
Asian Journal of Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Asian Journal of Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.29, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Asian Journal of Surgery makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1200 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Asian Journal of Surgery should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Asian Journal of Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Asian Journal of Surgery
- Budget $1200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes, Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0219-3108 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1015-9584 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| APC / Cost | $1200 USD |
| h-index | 58 |
| Total Works | 14,073 |
| Total Citations | 37,879 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.32 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Asian Journal of Surgery is published by Elsevier BV and based in Hong Kong. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1200.
In our subject taxonomy, Asian Journal of Surgery is classified under Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes, Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation and Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment.
Asian Journal of Surgery is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 14,073 works that have together drawn 37,879 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 58; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.287; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.32.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.287 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,393 | 209 |
| 2024 | 2,717 | 2,376 |
| 2023 | 1,954 | 2,889 |
| 2022 | 1,706 | 3,979 |
| 2021 | 650 | 3,262 |
| 2020 | 285 | 2,415 |
| 2019 | 180 | 2,521 |
| 2018 | 107 | 1,568 |
| 2017 | 185 | 1,294 |
| 2016 | 76 | 2,766 |
| 2015 | 73 | 1,417 |
| 2014 | 43 | 1,022 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S111902150
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