Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases Journal Citation Rate 2026
1550-7289
eISSN 1878-7533
Elsevier BV
US
Q3 Quartile
About Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SORD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes and Body Contouring and Surgery, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1550-7289 (e-ISSN 1878-7533). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.77 (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 ~$3400 USD).
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.77, placing it in the Q3 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.
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 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 Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Surgery for Obesity and Related …
- Budget $3400 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, Diet and metabolism studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1550-7289 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-7533 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3400.
In our subject taxonomy, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases is classified under Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes, Body Contouring and Surgery, Diet and metabolism studies and Esophageal and GI Pathology.
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 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 0.769.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.769 | 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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