Spine Deformity
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45 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Spine Deformity, the official journal of the Scoliosis Research Society, is a peer-refereed publication to disseminate knowledge on basic science and clinical research into the etiology, biomechanics, treatment methods and outcomes of all types of spinal deformities. The international members of the Editorial Board provide a worldwide perspective for the journal's area of interest.The journal will enhance the mission of the Society, which is to foster the optimal care of all patients with spine deformities worldwide. Articles published in Spine Deformity are Medline indexed in PubMed. The journal publishes original articles in the form of clinical and basic research. Spine Deformity will only publish studies that have institutional review board (IRB) or similar ethics committee approval for human and animal studies and have strictly observed these guidelines. The minimum follow-up period for follow-up clinical studies is 24 months.
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CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
ORTHOPEDICS
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
ORTHOPEDICS
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisSpine Deformity (ISSN: 2212-134X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier BV 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 0.764 (Q2), an H-index of 45.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 253 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,184 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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