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Journal of Orthodontic Science

Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · India · Est. 2008

ISSN2278-0203

SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q2+18

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total43

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.348

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.853

Total Works

480

Total Citations

4,540

2yr Mean Citedness

1.57

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Orthodontic Science publishes research on orthodontic treatment and its effects. Studies investigate malocclusion types, including Class II and Class III, and their correlation with skeletal patterns. Research also examines the efficacy of various orthodontic appliances and techniques, such as clear aligners, mini-screws, and rapid maxillary expansion. Additionally, the journal covers topics related to skeletal maturation, root resorption, periodontal complications, and the impact of orthodontic treatment on quality of life.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Slow · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2008

Annual Volume~ 66 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications480

Publisher OrgMedknow

Region🌍 Global South

OA Since2012

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble-blind

Review Time~27 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY-NC-SA

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

CLOCKSSLOCKSSPMCPortico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2278-0203

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Indexed in a trusted database?

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?

CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, PMC, Portico

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Plagiarism detection in place?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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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.

OrthodonticsQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Orthodontics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDental materials and restorationsTemporomandibular Joint Disordersdental development and anomaliesDental Radiography and ImagingDental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDental Erosion and TreatmentForensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesDental Research and COVID-19Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques