HAND CLINICS

metrics 2024

Exploring innovations in hand management and care.

Introduction

HAND CLINICS is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the field of hand surgery, published by W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC. Since its inception in 1985, this esteemed journal has provided a platform for important research and advancements in the management of hand conditions, boasting an impressive converged publication window extending to 2024. With a consistent reputation for quality, it ranks in the Q3 category for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Q2 for Surgery, reflecting its significant contributions to these domains. The journal's current Scopus rankings place it at #265 in Surgery and #188 in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, positioning it as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students aiming to stay abreast of the latest techniques and surgical interventions. Although it does not offer open access, HAND CLINICS remains accessible through institutional subscriptions, ensuring that vital research is within reach for those in the medical community dedicated to improving hand function and patient outcomes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index66
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.25
Influence0.48
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life12.00
Citing Half Life13.70
JCI0.40
Total Documents1601
WOS Total Citations2525
SCIMAGO Total Citations5704
SCIMAGO SELF Citations203
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.41

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Surgery in Medicine
Rank #265/551
Percentile 51.91
Quartile Q2
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #188/321
Percentile 41.43
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 105/136
Percentile 23.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 106/136
Percentile 22.06
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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