The American Journal of Surgery Citation Rate 2026
0002-9610
eISSN 1879-1883
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile
About The American Journal of Surgery
The American Journal of Surgery (AJS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-9610 (e-ISSN 1879-1883). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.71 (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.
The American Journal of Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Journal of Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.71, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.
The American Journal of Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Journal of 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 The American Journal of Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0002-9610 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1883 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Journal of Surgery is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.712.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.712 | 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: Jul 12, 2026
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