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Journal of the American College of Surgeons

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

2.47

h-Index

2022-2023

 195

Rank

2022-2023

 2061

SJR

2022-2023

 1.534

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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Abbreviation J. Am. Coll. Surg.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Surgery (Q1)
h-index 195
Overall Rank/Ranking 2061
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.534
Impact Score 2.47
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country United States
ISSN 18791190, 10727515
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1994-2022




About Journal of the American College of Surgeons


Journal of the American College of Surgeons is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Surgery (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Journal of the American College of Surgeons is 2061. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.534. 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 195. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of the American College of Surgeons journal is 18791190, 10727515. 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. Journal of the American College of Surgeons is cited by a total of 2608 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of the American College of Surgeons Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of the American College of Surgeons is 2.47, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of the American College of Surgeons IF is decreased by a factor of 0.7 and approximate percentage change is -22.08% 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

Journal of the American College of Surgeons Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of the American College of Surgeons is 2.47. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.47
2021 3.17
2020 2.81
2019 2.68
2018 2.84
2017 3.24
2016 3.03
2015 3.26
2014 3.66

Journal of the American College of Surgeons h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of the American College of Surgeons has an h-index of 195. It means 195 articles of this journal have more than 195 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.




Journal of the American College of Surgeons ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of the American College of Surgeons is 18791190, 10727515. 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

Journal of the American College of Surgeons Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of the American College of Surgeons is 2061. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.534. 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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.534
2021 1.711
2020 2.305
2019 2.095
2018 2.455
2017 2.455
2016 2.643
2015 2.681
2014 2.853

Ranking of Journal of the American College of Surgeons by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2061
2021 1661
2020 1045
2019 1210
2018 946
2017 955
2016 824
2015 810
2014 732

Journal of the American College of Surgeons Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of the American College of Surgeons is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1994-2022. 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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons is J. Am. Coll. Surg.. This abbreviation ('J. Am. Coll. 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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons


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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

Journal of the American College of Surgeons latest impact IF is 2.47. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.66 (2014) and 2.47 (2022), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.02 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.534, 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 2.853 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.534 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.02.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The latest h-index of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons is 195.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is currently ranked 2061 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 732 in 2014 and its lowest position of 2061 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of the American College of Surgeons is J. Am. Coll. Surg..


Is the "Journal of the American College of Surgeons" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of the American College of Surgeons is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons 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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18791190, 10727515.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The best quartile for the Journal of the American College of Surgeons is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons?

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1994-2022.


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 Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.47
2021 3.17
2020 2.81
2019 2.68
2018 2.84
2017 3.24
2016 3.03
2015 3.26
2014 3.66



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