World Journal of Surgery Citation Rate 2026
0364-2313
eISSN 1432-2323
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile
About World Journal of Surgery
World Journal of Surgery (WJS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Anesthesia and Pain Management and Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0364-2313 (e-ISSN 1432-2323). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.48 (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 ~$4390 USD). OpenAlex records 17,063 works and 518,801 citations, with an h-index of 218.
World Journal of Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
World Journal of Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.48, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Anesthesia and Pain Management 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.
World Journal of Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in World 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 World Journal of Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for World Journal of Surgery
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Anesthesia and Pain Management, Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches, Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0364-2313 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-2323 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
World Journal of Surgery is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, World Journal of Surgery is classified under Anesthesia and Pain Management, Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches, Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research and Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery.
World Journal of Surgery 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 1.480.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.480 | 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
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