Obesity Surgery Journal Citation Rate 2026
0960-8923
eISSN 1708-0428
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Obesity Surgery
Obesity Surgery (OS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes and Body Contouring and Surgery, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0960-8923 (e-ISSN 1708-0428). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.31 (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). OpenAlex records 12,267 works and 352,509 citations, with an h-index of 196.
Obesity Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Obesity Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.31, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes 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.
Obesity Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Obesity 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 Obesity Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Obesity Surgery
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes, Body Contouring and Surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0960-8923 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1708-0428 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Obesity 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, Obesity Surgery is classified under Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes, Body Contouring and Surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Esophageal and GI Pathology.
Obesity Surgery 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 2.312.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.312 | 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: S12098962
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