Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery Citation Rate 2026
1091-255X
eISSN 1873-4626
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (JGS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Esophageal and GI Pathology and Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1091-255X (e-ISSN 1873-4626). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.87 (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 ~$4190 USD).
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.87, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Esophageal and GI Pathology 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.
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Gastrointestinal 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 Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Esophageal and GI Pathology, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1091-255X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4626 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
| h-index | 171 |
| Total Works | 8,860 |
| Total Citations | 252,254 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.16 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery is classified under Esophageal and GI Pathology, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis.
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 8,860 works that have together drawn 252,254 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 171; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.875; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.16.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.875 | 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 | 363 | 471 |
| 2024 | 444 | 1,673 |
| 2023 | 325 | 2,115 |
| 2022 | 351 | 2,935 |
| 2021 | 322 | 3,600 |
| 2020 | 392 | 6,680 |
| 2019 | 423 | 8,796 |
| 2018 | 398 | 8,392 |
| 2017 | 313 | 8,833 |
| 2016 | 273 | 6,923 |
| 2015 | 340 | 12,089 |
| 2014 | 284 | 9,695 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Application of Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle based on software, hardware, environment, liveware model in preventing infection after endoscopic mucosal resection
Wen Li, Chun Liu, Hai-Yan Zhang • 2026
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Clinical comparison of laparoscopic <i>vs</i> open distal gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: Perioperative safety, recovery, and survival
Chun-Peng Pan, Chihao Zhang, Shoulian Wang • 2026
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Visceral obesity exacerbates perioperative muscle loss and impairs survival in colorectal cancer
Yun Wang, Jun Bu, Chen-Yang Zhan • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S78051145
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