Journal profile · Medicine-Surgery
Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations
ISSN 2772-6878 · Elsevier · United States
Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations: fully open access; APC about USD 1,560; review about 67 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 63 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Aortic aneurysm repair treatments, Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments and Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions, together about 34.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Annals of Vascular Surgery: Brief reports and innovations is a Gold Open Access specialty journal launched by its parent journal, Annals of Vascular Surgery. It is an international journal dedicated to vascular diseases, their identification and treatment, and encompasses all aspects of the specialty of vascular surgery, including medical treatment, endovascular procedures, open surgery and hybrid techniques. This is a surgical journal which highlights high-quality, peer-reviewed Case Reports, small Case Series, novel techniques and innovations in the field. The journal aims to provide timely information that will benefit the practicing vascular specialist in all aspects of vascular disease, including but not limited to arterial and venous pathology, trauma, arteriovenous malformations, and arteriovenous access.Submitted manuscripts will undergo a vigorous peer review process. Accepted manuscripts will be published on a quarterly basis, available through Science Direct (www.sciencedirect.com). Authors will maintain copyright of their publications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Surgery
Editor-in-chief Wayne W. ZhangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 10 in mainland China (about 20%); most named United States 28, Mainland China 10, France 5, Italy 3, Spain 2 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatmentsMedicine14.3%
- Abdominal vascular conditions and treatmentsMedicine10.1%
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular ConditionsMedicine10%
- Vascular Procedures and ComplicationsMedicine9.9%
- Aortic Disease and Treatment ApproachesMedicine9.5%
- Vascular anomalies and interventionsMedicine7.9%
- Peripheral Artery Disease ManagementMedicine7.5%
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesMedicine4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Q4 | 505/597 | 15th |
| Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine | Q4 | 369/409 | 9th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.15LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.35OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 486 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | 75 | 77 |
| 2025 | 63 | 63 | 115 |
| 2024 | 109 | 109 | 77 |
| 2023 | 89 | 89 | 65 |
| 2022 | 117 | 117 | 16 |
| 2021 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
67 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 11 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 41 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 67 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,560 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,490 / EUR 1,390 / GBP 1,190 / JPY 184,800 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,500 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,830 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted11
- brief reportAnnals of Vascular Surgery – Brief Reports and Innovations publishes Case Reports, Case Series, Selected Techniques, Video Presentations, Invited Commentaries a…Length not stated
- case reportAnnals of Vascular Surgery – Brief Reports and Innovations publishes Case Reports, Case Series, Selected Techniques, Video Presentations, Invited Commentaries a…Length not stated
- case reportsCase reports describe either a single, or no more than 2 cases, and should focus on the knowledge they bring to important or unusual clinical situations and new…Length not stated
- case seriesCase series should consist of between 3 to 10 clinical cases focusing on a small group of similar cases.Length not stated
- commentaryAnnals of Vascular Surgery – Brief Reports and Innovations publishes Case Reports, Case Series, Selected Techniques, Video Presentations, Invited Commentaries a…Length not stated
- invited commentariesInvited commentaries are comments on papers published in this journal but may present original research or raise issues.Length not stated
- letters to the editorAnnals of Vascular Surgery – Brief Reports and Innovations publishes Case Reports, Case Series, Selected Techniques, Video Presentations, Invited Commentaries a…Length not stated
- opinionAnnals of Vascular Surgery – Brief Reports and Innovations publishes Case Reports, Case Series, Selected Techniques, Video Presentations, Invited Commentaries a…Length not stated
- original researchAnnals of Vascular Surgery – Brief Reports and Innovations publishes Case Reports, Case Series, Selected Techniques, Video Presentations, Invited Commentaries a…Length not stated
- selected techniquesSelected Techniques are a brief description of a technique which can be accompanied by a case study.Length not stated
- video presentationsShort video presentations of a novel technique or pathology promoting enhanced education for the reader/viewer.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Authors maintain copyright Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2772-6878
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations
How long does peer review take at Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations?
The publisher reports about 67 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 10 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (28), Mainland China (10) and France (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations open access, and what is the APC?
Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,560.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .