Hand-American Association for Hand Surgery

metrics 2024

Transforming hand surgery with every published study.

Introduction

Hand-American Association for Hand Surgery is a leading journal in the field of orthopedics and surgery, published by SAGE Publications Inc. With a robust ISSN of 1558-9447 and E-ISSN 1558-9455, this journal has been at the forefront of disseminating pivotal research since its inception in 1981, with a focus on advancing the science and practice of hand surgery. Recognized for its significant contributions, it holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in Surgery and Q2 in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine as of 2023, positioning it among the top journals in its category, as evidenced by its Scopus ranks of #164 out of 551 in Medicine - Surgery and #120 out of 321 in Medicine - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, reflecting a strong 70th and 62nd percentile respectively. Although it does not currently offer open access, the journal remains an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and students committed to the field of hand surgery. Readers can expect a diverse array of original research, critical reviews, and case studies aimed at enhancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.71
Journal Impact Factor1.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.66
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life6.10
Citing Half Life11.10
JCI0.90
Total Documents2135
WOS Total Citations2487
SCIMAGO Total Citations5843
SCIMAGO SELF Citations345
Scopus Journal Rank0.71
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.37
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.68
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.81

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Surgery in Medicine
Rank #164/551
Percentile 70.24
Quartile Q2
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #120/321
Percentile 62.62
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 61/136
Percentile 55.50
Quartile Q2
SURGERY
Rank 123/290
Percentile 57.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 42/136
Percentile 69.12
Quartile Q2
SURGERY
Rank 84/290
Percentile 71.03
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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