01Impact factor
Impact factor of European Surgical Research (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers European Surgical Research published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Surgeryrank 22 of 337 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of European Surgical Research
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). European Surgical Research is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
Open access (listed in DOAJ).
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02Funders
Who funds research published in European Surgical Research
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03Indexing
Indexing of European Surgical Research
- ISSN
- 0014-312X
- eISSN
- 1421-9921
- Publisher
- Karger Publishers all its journals →
- Subjects
- Surgery
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
- Web of Science Master Journal List
- SCImago Journal Rank
- ISSN Portal (ISSN 0014-312X)
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
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04How to submit
How to submit to European Surgical Research
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that European Surgical Research accepts. You find it on the official website of the journal, usually under "For authors" or "Submit".
- Format to the journal's style. Check whether it wants a Word file, a LaTeX file or a PDF for the first submission, and follow its reference style; many journals accept any clear format at first and ask for their style only after acceptance.
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05Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for European Surgical Research
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Surgery journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to European Surgical Research when the 317 journals of Surgery in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies | 3.69 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 19 | Aesthetic Surgery Journal | 3.56 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 20 | Artificial Intelligence Surgery | 3.55 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 21 | Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery | 3.45 | SCIE | Some open access |
| 23 | JBJS Reviews | 3.34 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 24 | Journal of Robotic Surgery | 3.29 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 25 | Surgical Endoscopy | 3.26 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 26 | International Journal of Colorectal Disease | 3.19 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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07Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of European Surgical Research?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of European Surgical Research is 3.43: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 3.43 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of European Surgical Research?
The h-index of European Surgical Research is 68 (October 2026): 68 of its papers have each been cited at least 68 times. Its i10-index is 1,142.
What is the quartile of European Surgical Research?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). European Surgical Research is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is European Surgical Research indexed in Scopus?
Yes. European Surgical Research appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is European Surgical Research an SCIE journal?
Yes. European Surgical Research is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is European Surgical Research in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. European Surgical Research is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does European Surgical Research offer an APC waiver?
European Surgical Research follows the policy of Karger: waiver or discount for low and lower-middle income countries; percentages are not published. Only the corresponding author's affiliation counts. Co-authors from other countries do not change the waiver. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Who funds research published in European Surgical Research?
0% of 41 recent research articles in European Surgical Research name a funder.
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