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Q1World Neurosurgery: X
About World Neurosurgery: X
World Neurosurgery: X is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Inc.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.746 and H-index of 21.
Coverage: 2019-2026. Research categories: Surgery (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q2).
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Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology; Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications; Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques; Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances; Meningioma and schwannoma management; Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment.
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