Brain and Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2772-5294
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Brain and Spine
Brain and Spine (BS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Medical Imaging and Analysis and Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 2772-5294. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.34 (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 $1919 USD. OpenAlex records 6,017 works and 4,237 citations, with an h-index of 23.
Brain and Spine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Brain and Spine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.34, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Medical Imaging and Analysis 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, Brain and Spine makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1919 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Brain and Spine 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 Brain and Spine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Brain and Spine
- Budget $1919 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Medical Imaging and Analysis, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2772-5294 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $1919 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Brain and Spine is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1919.
In our subject taxonomy, Brain and Spine is classified under Medical Imaging and Analysis, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques and Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology.
Brain and Spine is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.338.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.338 | 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.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S4210215356
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