Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Spine Journal ====== (ISSN: 0362-2436) [[Spine]] is one of the most established journals in spinal research and surgery. Below is a critical analysis of its strengths and limitations. ===== 📈 Strengths ===== * **Reputation & Reach:** Established in 1976 and published biweekly by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, *Spine* is a leading journal in spinal disorders with broad international recognition and strong affiliations with global spine societies. * **Citation Impact:** Maintains a solid presence with a historical impact factor around 3.0 (slightly declined to ~2.6 in 2023). Continues to be ranked in the top ~15% of orthopaedic journals. * **Peer‑Review & Editorial Standards:** The peer-review process is rigorous, with multidisciplinary evaluation and consistent editorial quality. * **Timeliness:** Median time from submission to publication is ~175 days, competitive with biomedical publication standards. ===== ⚠️ Weaknesses / Critiques ===== * **Declining Impact Factor:** Recent drop in impact factor from 3.0 to ~2.6 suggests either increasing competition or reduced citation rates. * **Overreliance on Metrics:** Editorial direction may prioritize high-citation content (e.g., reviews, trending topics), potentially at the expense of methodological or negative-result studies. * **Opaque Peer-Review Details:** Lack of transparency regarding reviewer conflicts of interest or public review histories, which are becoming best practices in academic publishing. * **Access and Fees:** Hybrid access model. Optional open-access with APCs, which may be restrictive for authors without institutional support. ===== 🎯 Comparative Perspective ===== * Compared to *[[The Spine Journal]]* (Elsevier, ISSN: 1529-9430, IF ~4.17), *Spine* remains historically more established but now ranks slightly lower in terms of impact factor and perceived academic novelty. * Newer journals are increasingly open-access and more transparent in peer-review practices, offering alternative platforms for authors. ===== 🧩 Overall Assessment ===== * **For Readers:** A reliable source for clinically relevant spine research and surgical updates. * **For Authors:** Publication carries prestige but be aware of costs and competition from newer, high-IF journals. * **For the Field:** *Spine* must evolve in transparency, peer-review innovation, and open-access engagement to retain leadership. ===== ✅ Final Verdict ===== *Spine* is a cornerstone in spinal literature with enduring value, but it faces modern publishing challenges. It remains highly recommended for established clinicians and researchers, while younger investigators may also explore newer open-access alternatives. spine_journal.txt Last modified: 2025/07/01 18:27by administrador