Journal of Neurosurgery

Journal of Neurosurgery
DisciplineNeurosurgery
LanguageEnglish
Edited byJames Rutka
Publication details
History1944–present
Publisher
FrequencyMonthly
Delayed, after 12 months
4.1 (2022)
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4J. Neurosurg.
Indexing
CODENJONSAC
ISSN0022-3085 (print)
1933-0693 (web)
OCLC no.682133081
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The Journal of Neurosurgery (the JNS) is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of neurosurgery. It is published by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the editor-in-chief is James Rutka. It was established in 1944, with Louise Eisenhardt as founding editor. Originally published bimonthly, it switched to a monthly schedule in 1962. All content is freely available online after 12 months, until it is 10 years old. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2022 impact factor of 4.1.[1]

Editors-in-chief

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The following persons are or have been editors-in-chief of the journal:

  • James Rutka (2013–present)
  • John A. Jane (1992–2013)
  • Thoralf Sundt, Jr. (1989–1992)
  • William Collins Jr. (1985–1989)
  • Henry Schwartz (1975–1985)
  • Henry Heyl (1965–1975)
  • Louise Eisenhardt (1944–1965)

The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group

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The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group also publishes:[2]

  • Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, established in 1999, it is an independent journal since 2004[3]
  • Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, established in 2004, it is an independent journal since January 2008[4]
  • Neurosurgical Focus, published monthly since 1996, it is curated by expert guest editors and is free to the public[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Journal of Neurosurgery". 2022 Journal Citation Reports (Science ed.). Clarivate. 2023 – via Web of Science.
  2. ^ "About". The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG). American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine". American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  4. ^ "Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics". American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  5. ^ "Neurosurgical Focus". American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Retrieved December 23, 2018.

Further reading

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