Journal profile · CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management
ISSN 2214-7519 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.7 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,950; review about 111 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 200 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications, Meningioma and schwannoma management and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques, together about 23.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Neurology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Advanced Techniques and Case ManagementInterdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management is an open access journal, devoted to the publication of manuscripts of original work and review articles in the field of interdisciplinary neurosurgery, promoting excellence and advances in complex neurosurgical situations pioneering neurosurgical techniques , including case series and technical notes. The subject should reflect the contemporary challenges and evolving opportunities in modern neurosurgery, such as modified approaches and surgical planning based on image guided surgical techniques and/or new treatment concepts that support translation of research aspects in the field of neurorestoration and neuroregeneration in the management of neurosurgical patients. Additionally, cases with "lessons learned" that advance understanding of avoidance of complication and encourage prospective trials on matters poorly understood in neurosurgical disease management are encouraged. Original work and research, as well as rare case scenarios and pioneering techniques and approaches to a neurosurgical and neurological disease or pathology that underline the interdisciplinary value of managing neurosurgical problems will be prioritized.Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management will publish the following type of peer-reviewed articles online:Original work pioneering and advancing neurosurgical techniques and improved patient management utilizing interdisciplinary care systemsCase reports and Case SeriesTechnical notes and Surgical TechniquesNeuroanatomical studiesLetters to the EditorReview articles
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
Editor-in-chief Nikolay Angelov PeevPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 8, Germany 7, Italy 5, United Kingdom 3, Japan 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and ComplicationsMedicine8.4%
- Meningioma and schwannoma managementMedicine8%
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesMedicine7.3%
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicine7.2%
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalusNeuroscience6.8%
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine6.5%
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular DisturbancesMedicine6.2%
- Neurosurgical Procedures and ComplicationsMedicine5.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 119OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.31OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 162LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,361 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 193 | 193 | 4 |
| 2025 | 200 | 200 | 81 |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | 50 |
| 2023 | 231 | 231 | 595 |
| 2022 | 238 | 238 | 536 |
| 2021 | 403 | 403 | 1,142 |
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
111 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 15 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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 18 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 83 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 111 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 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 1,950 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,910 / EUR 1,790 / GBP 1,530 / JPY 236,900 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,120 | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
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 sharing allowed Model summary
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
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2214-7519
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management
What CAS zone is Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Clinical Neurology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.7; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management?
The publisher reports about 111 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 15 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 Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), Germany (7) and Italy (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management open access, and what is the APC?
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Advanced Techniques and Case Management is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,950.
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: .