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Journal of Bone and Joint Infection

Copernicus Publications · Germany · Est. 2001

ISSN2206-3552eISSN2206-3552

SJR Q1✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q1+25

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.939

H-Index

CiteScore

View ↗

Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.071

Total Works

407

Total Citations

5,802

2yr Mean Citedness

1.82

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Aims & Scope

The Journal of Bone and Joint Infection (JBJI), as a scientific open-access publication of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) and MusculoSkeletal Infection Society (MSIS), publishes papers of the highest quality in all areas of infections of the musculoskeletal apparatus. The journal publishes articles on a variety of subjects of interest to practitioners and researchers in the field of osteo-articular and soft-tissue infections. These are comprised of articles on prosthetic joint infection, long bone osteomyelitis, spinal infections, necrotizing soft-tissue infections, septic arthritis, hand infections, diabetic foot infections, biofilm-related infections, fracture-related infections, and bone and soft tissue reconstruction. These infections may present with an acute or chronic history, with fulminant or low-grade symptoms. We welcome articles that include research on both adults and children. The journal scope also includes the prevention of musculoskeletal infections, concepts on diagnostics and treatment, and the optimization of these procedures. The combination of medical and surgical treatment is a precondition to face these demanding infections, in particular when considering that multi-drug-resistant bacteria are a major a concern in our healthcare system. Next to clinical articles, EBJIS and MSIS encourage authors to submit sub-clinical and basic research articles to JBJI, including manuscripts on biomaterials, bone substitutes, biofilm eradication, and microorganisms. It is our mission to optimize forces in the treatment and spot early future trends in bone and joint infection management. To be suitable for publication in JBJI, articles should describe substantial advancements in the field and include significant innovation.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Average · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2001

Annual Volume~ 39 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications407

OA Since2015

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewPeer review

Review Time~12 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

PorticoPMC

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Copernicus Publications

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2206-3552 / 2206-3552

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Peer review

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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?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

✅

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

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2024

2025

2026

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

Infectious DiseasesQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Infectious DiseasesOrthopedicsSurgery

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineSurgeryInfectious Diseases

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Orthopedic Infections and TreatmentsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesInfectious Diseases and TuberculosisSurgical site infection preventionBone fractures and treatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementAntimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsBacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing