What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is 3.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.415 (Q1) and an H-index of 176.

Who publishes Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is published by Elsevier Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,486 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is "J CATARACT REFR SURG" with common acronym "jcrs". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,697Hybrid

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Acronym:jcrs

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Abbreviation (ISO):J CATARACT REFR SURG

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Identifier (ISSN):0886-3350(Print)/1873-4502(Online)

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Publisher:Elsevier Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.7↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.415

#2,697

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

176

176 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate11.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

223articles/year

20.41% Gold OA•92.99% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS), a preeminent peer-reviewed monthly ophthalmology publication, is the official journal of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). JCRS publishes high quality articles on all aspects of anterior segment surgery. In addition to original clinical studies, the journal features a consultation section, practical techniques, important cases, and reviews as well as basic science articles.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MedicinePhysicsSurgeryOpticsBiologyPsychologyNeuroscienceGeneticsChemistry

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Surgery

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Rank22/98

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SURGERY

Rank42/321

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Rank14/98

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SURGERY

Rank34/321

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OPHTHALMOLOGY	JCRSCIE	22/98	Q1
SURGERY	JCRSCIE	42/321	Q1
OPHTHALMOLOGY	JCISCIE	14/98	Q1
SURGERY	JCISCIE	34/321	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.7

Articles / Year206

Total Citations39

2025

IF3.2

Articles / Year250

Total Citations386

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year232

Total Citations1,187

2023

IF2.8

Articles / Year270

Total Citations2,234

2022

IF3.528

Articles / Year226

Total Citations1,889

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.7	206	39
2025	3.2	250	386
2024	2.6	232	1,187
2023	2.8	270	2,234
2022	3.528	226	1,889
2021	3.351	426	3,569
2020	2.689	611	8,092
2019	2.238	451	5,904
2018	2.68	498	7,525
2017	—	456	7,458
2016	—	464	8,289
2015	—	551	11,225

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #2,697Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1986-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicineNeuroscience

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.415

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.94

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,486 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,353

3-Year Documents809

Citable Documents594

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate33.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

OphthalmologyQ1

Sensory SystemsQ1

SurgeryQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 11.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区OPHTHALMOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (acronym: jcrs, abbr: J CATARACT REFR SURG, ISSN: 0886-3350) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States since 1986. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.415 (Q1), an H-index of 176.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 8.5周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 223 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,486 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.