Aims and Scopes
Journal of Orthopedics is a peer-reviewed, quarterly publication dedicated to advancing knowledge in all aspects of orthopedic research, clinical practice, and related disciplines. The journal welcomes high-quality original research, reviews, case reports, and technical notes that contribute to the understanding, prevention, and management in the field of orthopedics.
Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of orthopedic care, the journal also invites contributions from physiotherapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, biomechanics, and biomedical engineering, fostering collaboration across these fields. By publishing rigorous and impactful studies, the journal aims to enhance patient care, support clinical decision-making, and drive innovation in orthopedic health and science.
The Journal of Orthopedics Open Access Initiative
The Journal of Orthopedics operates as an open-access journal, ensuring that all articles are freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication.
- Revenue Sources
The journal generates revenue through article processing charges (APCs) paid by authors, their institutions, or research funders upon acceptance of a manuscript. This fee covers the cost of publishing services and allows the journal to maintain its open-access model. - Publishing Costs
The APC revenue is used to cover critical publishing activities, including:- Rigorous double-blind peer review by experts in orthopedics.
- Professional editorial management and typesetting.
- High-quality online hosting, digital archiving, and DOI assignment through CrossRef.
- Promotion and dissemination of published articles to ensure global visibility and impact.
- Access Model
As a fully open-access journal, all content is freely accessible to the public, promoting the wide dissemination of research and fostering collaboration within the orthopedic community. - Long-Term Sustainability
To maintain financial stability and sustainability, the Journal of Orthopedics reinvests APC revenue into improving operational processes, enhancing publishing technology, and expanding its global outreach. - Ethical Practices
The Journal of Orthopedics adheres to the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency, integrity, and fairness in the peer-review process. Clear policies are provided regarding APCs, copyright, and author rights.
This business model enables the Journal of Orthopedics to uphold its mission of disseminating high-quality orthopedic research while remaining accessible to the global academic and clinical community.
