British Journal of Surgery
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Surgery
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.538
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
244
Citations / Doc (2yr)
2.94
Total Docs. (latest)
278
Total Citations (3yr)
3,447
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00071323, 13652168
Coverage
1913-2026
Journal Rank
#2,324
Subject Categories
Surgery
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
With an impact factor of 5.572, BJS is the premier surgical journal in Europe and one of the top six surgical periodicals in the world.
Its international readership is reflected in the prestigious international Editorial Board, supported by a panel of over 1200 reviewers worldwide.
BJS features the very best in clinical and laboratory-based research on all aspects of general surgery and related topics.
Developing areas such as minimally invasive therapy and interventional radiology are strongly represented.
The inclusion of Leading Articles, Reviews and Original Articles means that the BJS offers an appropriate format for any length or type of submission.
In addition there are abstracts from key meetings and correspondence.
BJS will be of interest not only to general surgeons, but also to specialty surgeons and those working in related fields.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Google Scholar
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 278 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,205 |
| Total Refs. | 6,556 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 3,447 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 743 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 2.94 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 23.58 |
| % Female | 37.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of British Journal of Surgery?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, British Journal of Surgery has an SJR of 1.538 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of British Journal of Surgery?
British Journal of Surgery has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.538 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of British Journal of Surgery?
The H-index of British Journal of Surgery is 244, meaning 244 of its articles have each been cited at least 244 times.
Is British Journal of Surgery indexed in Scopus?
Yes. British Journal of Surgery is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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