What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Wrist Surgery?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Wrist Surgery is 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Wrist Surgery indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Wrist Surgery is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of N/A.

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

Journal of Wrist Surgery is published by International Academic Publisher. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI Q4Hybrid

Journal of Wrist Surgery

Identifier (ISSN):2163-3916(Print)/2163-3924(Online)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.7↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Wrist Surgery

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.7

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate14.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

122articles/year

4.59% Gold OA•86.3% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Wrist Surgery (ISSN: 2163-3916) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ORTHOPEDICS, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MedicineSurgery91.6%Biology89%Anatomy85.2%Radiology83%Wrist70.6%Pathology51.1%Physics43.4%Geology40.7%Paleontology39.8%Nuclear physics33%Radiography32.2%Chemistry28.4%Physical therapy27.8%Internal medicine26.5%Psychology24.6%Orthodontics24.1%Computer science24%Biochemistry23.4%Genetics21.2%Ligament20.8%Alternative medicine20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Orthopedics

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

ORTHOPEDICS

Rank122/147

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

ORTHOPEDICS

Rank125/147

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ORTHOPEDICS	JCRESCI	122/147	Q4
ORTHOPEDICS	JCIESCI	125/147	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.7

Articles / Year82

Total Citations6

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year112

Total Citations23

2024

IF0.7

Articles / Year109

Total Citations90

2023

IF0.7

Articles / Year110

Total Citations239

2022

IF—

Articles / Year90

Total Citations369

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.7	82	6
2025	0.6	112	23
2024	0.7	109	90
2023	0.7	110	239
2022	—	90	369
2021	—	131	697
2020	—	96	752
2019	—	101	1,182
2018	—	77	1,015
2017	—	74	916
2016	—	91	1,673
2015	—	128	1,394

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 14.3%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ORTHOPEDICS

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 122 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.