Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) Citation Rate 2026
1753-1934
eISSN 2043-6289
SAGE Publishing
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) (JHSEV) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by SAGE Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1753-1934 (e-ISSN 2043-6289). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.51 (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.
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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 Hand Surgery (European Volume) operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 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 Hand Surgery (European Volume) against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1753-1934 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2043-6289 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 79 |
| Total Works | 4,862 |
| Total Citations | 55,936 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.85 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4150.
Editorially, Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) concentrates on Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, within the broader field of Medicine.
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,862 works that have together drawn 55,936 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 79; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.515; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.85.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.515 | 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 | 251 | 401 |
| 2024 | 220 | 714 |
| 2023 | 295 | 1,540 |
| 2022 | 202 | 927 |
| 2021 | 245 | 1,899 |
| 2020 | 256 | 2,175 |
| 2019 | 251 | 2,518 |
| 2018 | 218 | 2,896 |
| 2017 | 198 | 3,155 |
| 2016 | 195 | 3,051 |
| 2015 | 225 | 3,145 |
| 2014 | 183 | 3,248 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S160568490
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