British Journal of Neurosurgery Informa Healthcare · United Kingdom
ISSN 0268-8697 eISSN 1360-046X
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal publishes research on a wide range of neurosurgical topics, including surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and the application of new technologies in neurosurgery. Articles cover areas such as spinal surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology. The research often involves clinical studies, quality improvement projects, and systematic reviews.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 75 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 6,100
Publisher Org Taylor & Francis
Publishing Model Subscription
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Informa Healthcare
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0268-8697 / 1360-046X
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Surgery Q2
Medicine (miscellaneous) Q3
Neurology (clinical) Q3
Web of Science Categories
Clinical Neurology Surgery
Scopus Categories
Neurology (clinical) Surgery Medicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Meningioma and schwannoma management Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref