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Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #26,108Hybrid

Obere Extremitaet-Schulter-Ellenbogen-Hand-Upper Extremity-Shoulder Elbow Hand

Acronym:obex
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Identifier (ISSN):1862-6599(Print)/1862-6602(Online)
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Publisher:Springer Nature
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)
Clarivate IF (2026)
0.2↓ -0.1
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q4
WoS ESCIJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Obere Extremitaet-Schulter-Ellenbogen-Hand-Upper Extremity-Shoulder Elbow Hand

WoS Q4
00110.420230.520240.320250.22026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):0.2
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4
0.141
#26,108

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
18

18 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4
Self-Citation Rate0%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
33articles/year
15% Gold OA•63.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift Die Zeitschrift Obere Extremität widmet sich der Versorgung von Verletzungen, Verletzungsfolgen und Erkrankungen im Bereich des Schulter- und des Ellenbogengelenks. Frei eingereichte Originalien präsentieren Forschungsergebnisse aktueller Studien im Bereich der Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie und fördern den wissenschaftlichen Austausch. Vielversprechende Studien, die derzeit durchgeführt werden, sind ebenso willkommen, wie Langzeitstudien, die bewährte Verfahren auf den Prüfstand stellen. Fallberichte beleuchten seltene Indikationen und schildern ungewöhnliche Behandlungsverläufe. Umfassende Übersichtsarbeiten zu einem aktuellen Schwerpunktthema sind das Kernstück jeder Ausgabe. Im Mittelpunkt steht gesichertes Wissen mit hoher Relevanz für die tägliche Arbeit in der Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie. Zusätzlich wird in speziellen Rubriken über innovative Behandlungsmaßnahmen, Probleme in der Begutachtung, berufspolitische Entwicklungen und Kongressaktivitäten berichtet. Als gemeinsames Kommunikations- und Weiterbildungsforum für alle Chirurg*innen und Orthopäd*innen mit entsprechender Spezialisierung ist die Zeitschrift Obere Extremität zukunftsorientiert und schließt eine wichtige Lücke im orthopädisch-unfallchirurgischen Informationsangebot. Aims & scope The journal Obere Extremität (Upper Extremity) is dedicated to the treatment of injuries, consequences of injuries and diseases in the area of the shoulder and elbow joint. Freely submitted originals present research results of current studies in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery and promote scientific exchange. Promising studies that are currently being carried out are welcome, as are long-term studies that put proven procedures to the test. Case reports illuminate rare indications and describe unusual courses of treatment. Comprehensive reviews on a current focus topic are the core of each issue. The focus is on secured knowledge with high relevance for the daily work in shoulder and elbow surgery. In addition, special sections report on innovative treatment measures, problems in assessment, professional policy developments and congress activities. As a joint communication and further education forum for all surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons with appropriate specialisation, the journal Obere Extremität is future-oriented and closes an important gap in the orthopaedic trauma surgery information offer. Begutachtung / Peer Review Alle Beiträge, die bei der Zeitschrift Obere Extremität eingereicht werden (einschließlich der eingeladenen Manuskripte) durchlaufen ein Doppelblind-Peer-Review-Verfahren, an dem mindestens zwei unabhängige Experten beteiligt sind.--- All manuscripts submitted to the journal Obere Extremität (including invited manuscripts) undergo a double-blind peer review process involving at least two independent experts. Ethische Richtlinien / Best Practice Guidelines and Publication Ethics Die Zeitschrift Obere Extremität folgt den Richtlinien des Komitees für Publikationsethik (COPE). Autoren wird empfohlen, klinische Studien, die sie zur Veröffentlichung in Betracht ziehen, vor der Veröffentlichung in kostenlosen, öffentlichen Registern für klinische Studien (z.B. www.clinicaltrials.gov, http://clinicaltrials.ifpma.org, http://isrctn.org, www.germanctr.de/online-Register_de.html) zu registrieren. Die Register sind nach den Richtlinien des International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) zu genehmigen. Die Autor*innen sollten am Ende ihres Abstracts den Namen des Studienregisters und ihre Registriernummer für klinische Studien angeben. The journal Obere Extremität (Upper Extremity) follows the Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) - Guidelines. Authors are recommended to register clinical trials they consider for publication in free, public clinical trial registries (e.g., www.clinicaltrials.gov, http://clinicaltrials.ifpma.org, http://isrctn.org, www.germanctr.de/online-Register_de.html) before publication. The registries are to be approved by the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors should include the name of the trial register and their clinical trial registration number at the end of their abstract. Deklaration von Helsinki / Declaration of Helsinki Alle zur Veröffentlichung eingereichten Manuskripte, die Ergebnisse von Studien an Proband*innen oder Patient*innen präsentieren, müssen gemäß den Autorenrichtlinien für Originalarbeiten der Deklaration von Helsinki entsprechen. All Manuscripts submitted for publication presenting results from studies on probands or patients must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki according to the author guidelines for original papers.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Medicine72.1%Gynecology40.5%Surgery24.1%Biology22.2%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRESCI2026

ORTHOPEDICS

Q4
Rank144/147
IndexESCI
JCIESCI2026

ORTHOPEDICS

Q4
Rank142/147
IndexESCI

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF0.2
Articles / Year37
Total Citations0
2025
IF0.3
Articles / Year51
Total Citations8
2024
IF0.5
Articles / Year64
Total Citations25
2023
IF0.4
Articles / Year54
Total Citations24
2022
IF—
Articles / Year47
Total Citations57

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #26,108Scopus Q4SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2007-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4
0.141

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4
Citations / Doc (2 years)
0.16

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,496 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations28
3-Year Documents144
Citable Documents115

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 Rate23.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ4
SurgeryQ4
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: 0%

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

Obere Extremitaet-Schulter-Ellenbogen-Hand-Upper Extremity-Shoulder Elbow Hand (acronym: obex, ISSN: 1862-6599) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ORTHOPEDICS, published by Springer Nature in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.141 (Q4), an H-index of 18.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 33 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,496 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Language
English
Frequency
4 issues per year
Indexing & Databases
ESCIScopusPubMed

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