Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2169-7574 Wolters Kluwer US

Q3 Quartile Open Access

About Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open (PRSGO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Breast Implant and Reconstruction and Cleft Lip and Palate Research, published by Wolters Kluwer in US, catalogued under ISSN 2169-7574. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.94 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2195 USD. OpenAlex records 14,475 works and 70,117 citations, with an h-index of 78.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.94, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Breast Implant and Reconstruction 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, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2195 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 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 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global …
  • Budget $2195 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Breast Implant and Reconstruction, Cleft Lip and Palate Research, Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Plastic & Reconstructive … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-35%
Field avg: 1.45
APC vs Field Avg
-41%
Field avg: $3735

Compared against 12 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2169-7574
Publisher Wolters Kluwer
Country United States
APC / Cost $2195 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open is published by Wolters Kluwer and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2195.

In our subject taxonomy, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open is classified under Breast Implant and Reconstruction, Cleft Lip and Palate Research, Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques and Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 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 0.936.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global …

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.936 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open is $2195 USD.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open is published by Wolters Kluwer.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open is 2169-7574.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.94, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
0.936
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.936 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: S2754281505

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