Innovations-Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
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37 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery is the first journal whose main mission is to disseminate information specifically about advances in technology and techniques that lead to less invasive treatment of cardiothoracic and vascular disease. It delivers cutting edge original research, reviews, essays, case reports, and editorials from the pioneers and experts in the field of minimally invasive cardiothoracic and vascular disease, including biomedical engineers. Also included are papers presented at the annual ISMICS meeting. Official Journal of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
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SURGERY
SURGERY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInnovations-Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (ISSN: 1556-9845) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SURGERY, published by Wolters Kluwer Health in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.426 (Q2), an H-index of 37.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 80 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,900 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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