Global Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2192-5682
eISSN 2192-5690
SAGE Publishing
DE
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About Global Spine Journal
Global Spine Journal (GSJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, published by SAGE Publishing in DE, catalogued under ISSN 2192-5682 (e-ISSN 2192-5690). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.91 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2100 USD.
Global Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Global Spine Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.91, 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Global Spine Journal makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2100 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Global 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 Global Spine Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Global Spine Journal
- Budget $2100 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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2192-5682 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2192-5690 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $2100 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Global Spine Journal is published by SAGE Publishing and based in Germany. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2100.
In our subject taxonomy, Global Spine Journal is classified under Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques.
Global 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 1.909.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.909 | 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: S2739034459
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