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the british journal of surgery

ISSN 1365-2168· EN

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47.6 / 100
Journament Score
Below Average
Ranked #182 of 29,330 scored journals (33,995 indexed)
432 Articles
Scores higher than 99.3% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name br j surg
Abbreviated Name br j surg
ISSN 1365-2168
URL http://www.bjs.co.uk

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
This journal Average of scored journals
Platform statistics — the free Journament Score AI Quality Analysis — separate paid product, ranks nothing

5 of the 12 dimensions could not be measured for this journal. They are left as gaps in the shape rather than plotted as zero.

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Journament quality dimensions for the british journal of surgery
Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 31.0 30.3
Accessibility 20.0 18.3
Timeliness 100.0 12.6
Diversity 88.9 27.3
Innovation 70.0 28.9
Community Impact 12.1 9.7
Content Distribution 6.9 88.5
Content Quality 55.5
Ethics & Transparency 40.2
Editorial Standards 33.4
Publication Regularity 53.2
Geographic Reach 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (432)

2020
COVID-19 pandemic: perspectives on an unfolding crisis.
477 views DOI
1977
The treatment of acute superficial abscesses: a prospective clinical trial
Vol. 64 , No. 4 , pp. -
413 views Abstract
2019
Systematic review of the current status of cadaveric simulation for surgical training.
406 views DOI Abstract
2019
Multicentre propensity score-matched study of laparoscopic versus open repeat liver resection for colorectal liver metastases.
405 views DOI Abstract
2019
1981
Aerobic and anaerobic bacteriology of subcutaneous abscesses
Vol. 68 , No. 7 , pp. -
386 views Abstract
2020
Modified staging system for gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma based on American Joint Committee on Cancer and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society systems.
Vol. 107 , No. 3 , pp. 248-257
380 views DOI Abstract
2019
2026
Dehiscence, Infection, Seroma, Haematoma (DISH): Development and Validation of a New Classification of Surgical Site Outcomes
27 views DOI Abstract
2026
Defunctioning stomas and the effect of oral antibiotic bowel preparation in colorectal surgery: a microbiome-based hypothesis
21 views DOI Abstract
2026
TPTh 8.09 3-Year Survival in Patients Aged ≥80 Years with Colorectal Cancer: A Comparative Study of Operative and Non-Operative Management
9 views DOI Abstract
2026
TPT 6.11 From Paper to Digital Consent in Emergency General Surgery: Pilot Implementation Using Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy as a Tracer
13 views DOI Abstract
2026
SP 10.11 Does The 'Q' Word Make for the Best Hospitals?
8 views DOI Abstract
2026
EP 500 Evaluating the Experience of the General Surgical Team in Acute Kidney Injury Management
10 views DOI Abstract
2026
2026
TPT 7.19 Automated Analysis of Intraoperative Phase in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Comparison of One Consultant Surgeon and their Trainees
10 views DOI Abstract
2026
TPTh 2.01 Is Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy a Safe Training Procedure – A Single Centre Retrospective Study
10 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
47.6/100 · Below Average
Ranked #182 of 29,330 scored
(33,995 journals indexed)
Platform Statistics
AI Quality Analysis
Separate paid analysis — does not affect ranking.

Overall Quality Score

47.6/100

Tier: Below Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

31.0/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

88.9/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

12.1/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

100.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

6.9/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.