Lasers in Surgery and Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0196-8092
eISSN 1096-9101
Wiley
US
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LSM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Dermatologic Treatments and Research and Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0196-8092 (e-ISSN 1096-9101). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.25 (Q3 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 ~$4330 USD). OpenAlex records 6,037 works and 180,838 citations, with an h-index of 159.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.25, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Dermatologic Treatments and Research 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.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 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 Lasers in Surgery and Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
- Budget $4330 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Dermatologic Treatments and Research, Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine, Laser Material Processing Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0196-8092 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-9101 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4330 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4330.
In our subject taxonomy, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine is classified under Dermatologic Treatments and Research, Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine, Laser Material Processing Techniques and Ocular and Laser Science Research.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 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 1.254.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.254 | 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
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