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AORN Journal

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

0.41

h-Index

2024-2025

 56

Rank

2024-2025

 19989

SJR

2024-2025

 0.221

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 AORN Journal
Abbreviation AORN J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medical and Surgical Nursing (Q3)
h-index 56
Overall Rank/Ranking 19989
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.221
Impact Score 0.41
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 18780369, 00012092
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1963-2025




About AORN Journal


AORN Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medical and Surgical Nursing (Q3). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of AORN Journal is 19989. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.221. 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 56. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of AORN Journal journal is 18780369, 00012092. 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. AORN Journal is cited by a total of 207 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


AORN Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of AORN Journal is 0.41, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. AORN Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0.07 and approximate percentage change is 20.59% 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.

Table Setting

AORN Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of AORN Journal is 0.41. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of AORN Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.41
2023 0.34
2022 0.38
2021 0.33
2020 0.25
2019 0.38
2018 0.43
2017 0.43
2016 0.38
2015 0.36
2014 0.31

AORN Journal h-index


  Table Setting

AORN Journal has an h-index of 56. It means 56 articles of this journal have more than 56 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.




AORN Journal ISSN


The ISSN of AORN Journal is 18780369, 00012092. 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

AORN Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of AORN Journal is 19989. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.221. 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 AORN Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.221
2023 0.252
2022 0.225
2021 0.179
2020 0.222
2019 0.300
2018 0.254
2017 0.240
2016 0.220
2015 0.254
2014 0.220

Ranking of AORN Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 19989
2023 17435
2022 17912
2021 19550
2020 18019
2019 14353
2018 15326
2017 15430
2016 16647
2015 14925
2014 16135

AORN Journal Publisher


Table Setting

AORN Journal is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1963-2025. 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 AORN Journal is AORN J.. This abbreviation ('AORN J.') 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 AORN Journal


If your research field is/are related to Medical and Surgical Nursing (Q3), 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 AORN Journal?

AORN Journal latest impact IF is 0.41. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.43 (2018) and 0.25 (2020), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.36 in the previous 11 years.


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

The AORN Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.221, 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 0.300 in 2019 and the lowest being 0.179 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the AORN Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.36.


What's the latest h-index of the AORN Journal?

The latest h-index of the AORN Journal is 56.


Who's the publisher of the AORN Journal?

The AORN Journal is published by the John Wiley & Sons Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the AORN Journal?

The AORN Journal is currently ranked 19989 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 14353 in 2019 and its lowest position of 19989 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the AORN Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the AORN Journal is AORN J..


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

AORN Journal is classified as a journal that the John Wiley & Sons Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the AORN Journal?

The AORN Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Medical and Surgical Nursing

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


What's the ISSN of the AORN Journal?

The AORN Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18780369, 00012092.


What's the best quartile of the AORN Journal?

The best quartile for the AORN Journal is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the AORN Journal?

The AORN Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1963-2025.


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 AORN Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.41
2023 0.34
2022 0.38
2021 0.33
2020 0.25
2019 0.38
2018 0.43
2017 0.43
2016 0.38
2015 0.36
2014 0.31



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