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Annals of Surgery

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

4.89

h-Index

2022-2023

 335

Rank

2022-2023

 639

SJR

2022-2023

 2.951

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Annals of Surgery
Abbreviation Ann. Surg.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Surgery (Q1)
h-index 335
Overall Rank/Ranking 639
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.951
Impact Score 4.89
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
Country United States
ISSN 15281140, 00034932
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1945-2022




Aim and Scope


Annals of Surgery, the world"s most highly referenced surgery journal, provides the international medical community with information on significant contributions to the advancement of surgical science and practice. Surgeons look to Annals of Surgery first for innovations in practice and technique. Special editorial features include "Advances in Surgical Technique", which provides up-to-the-minute coverage of current clinical issues, and monthly review articles that cover the most current practice concerns.


About Annals of Surgery


Annals of Surgery is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Surgery (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Annals of Surgery is 639. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.951. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 335. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Annals of Surgery journal is 15281140, 00034932. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Annals of Surgery is cited by a total of 11322 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Annals of Surgery Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Annals of Surgery is 4.89, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Annals of Surgery IF is decreased by a factor of 2.45 and approximate percentage change is -33.38% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Annals of Surgery Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Annals of Surgery is 4.89. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Annals of Surgery. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.89
2021 7.34
2020 5.38
2019 5.25
2018 5.15
2017 5.10
2016 5.27
2015 6.22
2014 6.69

Annals of Surgery h-index


  Table Setting

Annals of Surgery has an h-index of 335. It means 335 articles of this journal have more than 335 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Annals of Surgery ISSN


The ISSN of Annals of Surgery is 15281140, 00034932. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Annals of Surgery Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Annals of Surgery is 639. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.951. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Annals of Surgery by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.951
2021 3.532
2020 4.153
2019 3.762
2018 3.963
2017 4.361
2016 4.422
2015 4.596
2014 4.625

Ranking of Annals of Surgery by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 639
2021 459
2020 370
2019 434
2018 414
2017 359
2016 354
2015 319
2014 325

Annals of Surgery Publisher


Table Setting

Annals of Surgery is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1945-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Annals of Surgery is Ann. Surg.. This abbreviation ('Ann. Surg.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Annals of Surgery


If your research field is/are related to Surgery (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Annals of Surgery?

Annals of Surgery latest impact IF is 4.89. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.34 (2021) and 4.89 (2022), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 5.7 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Annals of Surgery?

The Annals of Surgery has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.951, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 4.625 in 2014 and the lowest being 2.951 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Annals of Surgery over the previous 9-year period stands at 5.7.


What's the latest h-index of the Annals of Surgery?

The latest h-index of the Annals of Surgery is 335.


Who's the publisher of the Annals of Surgery?

The Annals of Surgery is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Annals of Surgery?

The Annals of Surgery is currently ranked 639 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 319 in 2015 and its lowest position of 639 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Annals of Surgery?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Annals of Surgery is Ann. Surg..


Is the "Annals of Surgery" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Annals of Surgery is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Annals of Surgery?

The Annals of Surgery encompasses the following areas:

  • Surgery

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Annals of Surgery?

The Annals of Surgery is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15281140, 00034932.


What's the best quartile of the Annals of Surgery?

The best quartile for the Annals of Surgery is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Annals of Surgery?

The Annals of Surgery coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1945-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Annals of Surgery

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.89
2021 7.34
2020 5.38
2019 5.25
2018 5.15
2017 5.10
2016 5.27
2015 6.22
2014 6.69



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