Spinal Cord Journal Citation Rate 2026
1362-4393
eISSN 1476-5624
Springer Nature
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord (SC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders and Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1362-4393 (e-ISSN 1476-5624). 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 (APC ~$4590 USD). OpenAlex records 7,463 works and 217,396 citations, with an h-index of 163.
Spinal Cord Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Spinal Cord has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders 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.
Spinal Cord operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Spinal Cord 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 Spinal Cord against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Spinal Cord
- Budget $4590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1362-4393 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1476-5624 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Spinal Cord is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4590.
In our subject taxonomy, Spinal Cord is classified under Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury Research.
Spinal Cord 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 1.506.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.506 | 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: S95854419
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