The Back Letter

About The Back Letter

The Back Letter is a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, The Back Letter maintains a standard position in the US academic market.

ISSN (Print) 0894-7376
ISSN (Online) 2161-5179
Publisher -
Country United States
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About The Back Letter

The Back Letter is a peer-reviewed academic journal.

The Back Letter from US as a journal. It has published 4,663 works to date, attracting 1,114 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 8, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology, Educational Robotics and Engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Back Letter

No, The Back Letter is not an open access journal.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Impact Factor

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Works Published per Year (2012–2023)

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Journal at a Glance
4,663
Total Works
1,114
Total Citations
8
h-index

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Top Research Topics

The areas where The Back Letter most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
    Medicine
    1,034 works
  2. Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
    Medicine
    946 works
  3. Educational Robotics and Engineering
    Computer Science
    319 works
  4. Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
    Social Sciences
    222 works
  5. Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
    Medicine
    199 works
  6. Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    168 works
  7. Legal case studies and regulations
    Social Sciences
    159 works
  8. Financial Crisis of the 21st Century
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    158 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S4210198462

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