The Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026
1529-9430
eISSN 1878-1632
Elsevier BV
SG
Q2 Quartile
About The Spine Journal
The Spine Journal (SJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy and Medical Imaging and Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in SG, catalogued under ISSN 1529-9430 (e-ISSN 1878-1632). 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 ~$4040 USD). OpenAlex records 17,741 works and 226,846 citations, with an h-index of 172.
The Spine Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Spine Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy 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.
The Spine Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Spine Journal 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 Spine Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Spine Journal
- Budget $4040 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Medical Imaging and Analysis, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Spine Journal Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1529-9430 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-1632 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Singapore |
| APC / Cost | $4040 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Spine Journal is published by Elsevier BV and based in Singapore. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4040.
In our subject taxonomy, The Spine Journal is classified under Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Medical Imaging and Analysis, Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques.
The Spine Journal 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 1.513.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.513 | 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: S112180307
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