Academic Journal
Q1European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
About European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
About European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1987-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1873-734X, 1010-7940; H-index 163.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (163): Exceptionally high — 163 articles have each been cited at least 163 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery?
1873-734X, 1010-7940.
Who publishes European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery?
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
What are European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery's metrics?
H-index 163.
Is European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments; Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches; Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques; Congenital Heart Disease Studies; Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment; Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,273.00 EUR
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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