European Spine Journal
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182 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
"European Spine Journal" is a publication founded in response to the increasing trend toward specialization in spinal surgery and spinal pathology in general. The Journal is devoted to all spine related disciplines, including functional and surgical anatomy of the spine, biomechanics and pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and neurology, surgery and outcomes. The aim of "European Spine Journal" is to support the further development of highly innovative spine treatments including but not restricted to surgery and to provide an integrated and balanced view of diagnostic, research and treatment procedures as well as outcomes that will enhance effective collaboration among specialists worldwide. The “European Spine Journal” also participates in education by means of videos, interactive meetings and the endorsement of educative efforts. Official publication of EUROSPINE, The Spine Society of Europe
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CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
ORTHOPEDICS
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
ORTHOPEDICS
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisEuropean Spine Journal (acronym: esjo, abbr: EUR SPINE J, ISSN: 0940-6719) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in United States since 1992. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.137 (Q1), an H-index of 182.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 334 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,380 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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