The American Surgeon Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-1348
eISSN 1555-9823
SAGE Publishing
US
Q3 Quartile
About The American Surgeon
The American Surgeon (AS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by SAGE Publishing in US, catalogued under ISSN 0003-1348 (e-ISSN 1555-9823). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95 (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.
The American Surgeon Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Surgeon has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95, placing it in the Q3 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 Surgeon operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Surgeon 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 Surgeon against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0003-1348 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1555-9823 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Surgeon is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United States.
The American Surgeon 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 0.952.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.952 | 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: S113474406
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