JOURNAL OF REFRACTIVE SURGERY

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future: Premier Research in Ophthalmic Innovation

Introduction

JOURNAL OF REFRACTIVE SURGERY, published by SLACK INC, is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmic surgery with a particular focus on refractive techniques. With an ISSN of 1081-597X, this journal has been a crucial resource since its inception in 1995, providing cutting-edge research and innovative findings that are essential for professionals and researchers in ophthalmology and surgery. As evidenced by its impressive impact factor, the journal ranks in the Q1 category for both Ophthalmology and Surgery as of 2023, highlighting its significant contribution and influence in these clinical fields, supported by its Scopus rankings which place it in the top percentiles among peer journals. While the journal does not offer an open access option, it remains a vital academic platform for disseminating the latest advancements in refractive surgical techniques and their applications. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find valuable insights and comprehensive studies in its pages, making it an essential read for anyone engaged in the evolving landscape of ocular surgery.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.48
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index108
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.90
Influence0.96
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life8.40
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI1.25
Total Documents3483
WOS Total Citations4849
SCIMAGO Total Citations27257
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4474
Scopus Journal Rank1.48
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.34

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Surgery in Medicine
Rank #78/551
Percentile 85.84
Quartile Q1
Ophthalmology in Medicine
Rank #27/137
Percentile 80.29
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

OPHTHALMOLOGY
Rank 21/95
Percentile 78.40
Quartile Q1
SURGERY
Rank 49/290
Percentile 83.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

OPHTHALMOLOGY
Rank 17/95
Percentile 82.11
Quartile Q1
SURGERY
Rank 40/290
Percentile 86.21
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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