European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Citation Rate 2026
1010-7940
eISSN 1873-734X
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches and Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1010-7940 (e-ISSN 1873-734X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.17 (Q2 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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3394 USD). OpenAlex records 17,337 works and 439,885 citations, with an h-index of 184.
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.17, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches 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.
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic 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 European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Budget $3394 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches, Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments, Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1010-7940 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-734X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3394 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3394.
In our subject taxonomy, European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery is classified under Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches, Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments, Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques and Congenital Heart Disease Studies.
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 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 2.174.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.174 | 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: S10542796
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