Bone & Joint Research (BJR) is a gold open access journal with an impact factor of 5.1, dedicated exclusively to publishing research related to disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their treatment. Through a continuous publication model, the journal aims to provide rapid publication of research across a range of disciplines in the musculoskeletal sciences including, but not limited to: basic science; bioengineering; biomechanics; regenerative medicine; stem cells; inflammation; immunology; infection; metabolomics; proteomics; tissue research; ligaments; veterinary orthopaedics; pre-clinical and translational laboratory studies where there is clear relevance to the treatment of disorders in humans that conform to CONSORT and STROBE guidelines; and studies from the device and pharmaceutical industries.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2046-3758 / 2046-3758
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, PMC
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1
SurgeryQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Cell & Tissue EngineeringOrthopedics
Scopus Categories
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineSurgery
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsBone fractures and treatmentsHip and Femur FracturesBone health and osteoporosis researchKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesTendon Structure and TreatmentHip disorders and treatments