European Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0940-6719
eISSN 1432-0932
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile
About European Spine Journal
European Spine Journal (ESJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0940-6719 (e-ISSN 1432-0932). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61 (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 ~$3990 USD). OpenAlex records 11,771 works and 373,632 citations, with an h-index of 207.
European Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
European Spine Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy 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 Spine Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in European Spine Journal 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 Spine Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for European Spine Journal
- Budget $3990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How European Spine Journal Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0940-6719 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0932 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3990 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
European Spine Journal is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3990.
In our subject taxonomy, European Spine Journal is classified under Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques.
European Spine Journal 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 1.613.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.613 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Strategies to prevent post-operative surgical site infection in spinal surgery: a narrative review
Kalaventhan Pathinathan, Alisha Sial, Osama Khalil • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S100227592
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