Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery
Frontiers Media SA · Switzerland · Est. 2022
ISSN2813-2092eISSN2813-2092
SJR Q2✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
53
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS ESCI+10
✓ Scopus Q2+18
✓ DOAJ Verified+15
Total53
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.5
H-Index
12
CiteScore
1.3
Total Works
204
Total Citations
703
2yr Mean Citedness
1.95
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Aims & Scope
JAWS is a peer-reviewed Open Access Journal that aims to promote the scientific research in the field of abdominal wall surgery. JAWS aims to share ideas, to exchange knowledge, and promote clinical and basic research within a context of equality, equity and diversity.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
15
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2022
Annual Volume~ 52 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications204
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2021
Submission Info
Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~15 weeks
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—
Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PMCCLOCKSS
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
10/12 · 83%
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
SurgeryQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Surgery
Scopus Categories
Surgery
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Hernia repair and managementPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesIntestinal and Peritoneal AdhesionsStoma care and complicationsCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia StudiesMinimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesAbdominal Surgery and ComplicationsSurgical site infection preventionAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementColorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref