We are pleased to announce that Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (CCTS) has attained its first impact factor for the 2024 citation year: 0.4 (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Journal Impact Factor of CCTS
Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (ISSN: 2664-3278; Curr Chall Thorac Surg; CCTS) is an international peer-reviewed journal providing high-quality researches and information related to challenging issues on thoracic surgeries with an aim to improve current diagnosis and treatment of thoracic diseases. CCTS is the Official Publication of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital. CCTS is indexed and covered by the Web of Science [Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)] and Scopus.
The release of the first Impact Factor of CCTS marks an important milestone, highlighting the journal’s growing academic influence and recognition in the fields of thoracic surgery. It further paves the way for continued international growth and impact.
We sincerely appreciate the invaluable support and contributions of our editorial board members, guest editors, authors, reviewers, readers, and peers. Moving forward, CCTS remains committed to advancing thoracic surgery while fostering global academic collaboration.
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Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery