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Neurosurgery

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.20

h-Index

2024-2025

 229

Rank

2024-2025

 3313

SJR

2024-2025

 1.249

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 Neurosurgery
Abbreviation Neurosurgery
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Surgery (Q1)
h-index 229
Overall Rank/Ranking 3313
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.249
Impact Score 2.20
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country United States
ISSN 15244040, 0148396X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1977-2025




About Neurosurgery


Neurosurgery is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Surgery (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Neurosurgery is 3313. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.249. 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 229. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Neurosurgery journal is 15244040, 0148396X. 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. Neurosurgery is cited by a total of 3484 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Neurosurgery Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Neurosurgery is 2.20, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Neurosurgery IF is increased by a factor of 0.17 and approximate percentage change is 8.37% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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.

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Neurosurgery Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Neurosurgery is 2.20. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Neurosurgery. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.20
2023 2.03
2022 2.41
2021 2.62
2020 2.24
2019 2.53
2018 1.85
2017 1.48
2016 1.30
2015 1.51
2014 1.58

Neurosurgery h-index


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Neurosurgery has an h-index of 229. It means 229 articles of this journal have more than 229 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.




Neurosurgery ISSN


The ISSN of Neurosurgery is 15244040, 0148396X. 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.

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Neurosurgery Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Neurosurgery is 3313. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.249. 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 Neurosurgery by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.249
2023 1.313
2022 1.221
2021 1.324
2020 1.455
2019 1.530
2018 1.290
2017 1.219
2016 1.360
2015 1.567
2014 1.584

Ranking of Neurosurgery by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3313
2023 2820
2022 3004
2021 2604
2020 2385
2019 2152
2018 2934
2017 3250
2016 2786
2015 2203
2014 2098

Neurosurgery Publisher


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Neurosurgery is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1977-2025. 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 Neurosurgery is Neurosurgery. This abbreviation ('Neurosurgery') 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 Neurosurgery


If your research field is/are related to Neurology (clinical) (Q1); 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 Neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery latest impact IF is 2.20. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.62 (2021) and 1.30 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.98 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Neurosurgery has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.249, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.584 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.219 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Neurosurgery over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.98.


What's the latest h-index of the Neurosurgery?

The latest h-index of the Neurosurgery is 229.


Who's the publisher of the Neurosurgery?

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


What's the current ranking of the Neurosurgery?

The Neurosurgery is currently ranked 3313 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2098 in 2014 and its lowest position of 3313 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Neurosurgery?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Neurosurgery is Neurosurgery.


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

Neurosurgery is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Neurosurgery?

The Neurosurgery encompasses the following areas:

  • Neurology (clinical)
  • Surgery

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


What's the ISSN of the Neurosurgery?

The Neurosurgery is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15244040, 0148396X.


What's the best quartile of the Neurosurgery?

The best quartile for the Neurosurgery is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Neurosurgery?

The Neurosurgery coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1977-2025.


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 Neurosurgery

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.20
2023 2.03
2022 2.41
2021 2.62
2020 2.24
2019 2.53
2018 1.85
2017 1.48
2016 1.30
2015 1.51
2014 1.58



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