Journal of Orthodontic Science Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2278-1897 eISSN 2278-0203 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications IN

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About Journal of Orthodontic Science

Journal of Orthodontic Science (JOS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Dentistry, published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications in IN and in circulation since 2018. It is catalogued under ISSN 2278-1897 (electronic ISSN 2278-0203).

Journal of Orthodontic Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Orthodontic Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Dentistry research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.

As a fully open-access publication, Journal of Orthodontic Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $500 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Orthodontic Science should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Orthodontic Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Orthodontic Science
  • Budget $500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Dentistry. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Orthodontic … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+197%
Field avg: 19.16
APC vs Field Avg
-99%
Field avg: $75088

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ISSN (Print) 2278-1897
ISSN (Online) 2278-0203
Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Country India
Established 2018
APC / Cost $500 USD
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Orthodontic Science is published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, based in India and in publication since 2018. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 500.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Orthodontic Science is classified under Dentistry.

Journal of Orthodontic Science is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Orthodontic Science

The current impact factor of Journal of Orthodontic Science is 56.900.

Yes, Journal of Orthodontic Science is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Orthodontic Science is $500 USD.

Journal of Orthodontic Science is published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications.

Journal of Orthodontic Science shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — Journal of Orthodontic Science is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Journal of Orthodontic Science is 2278-1897. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2278-0203.

Journal of Orthodontic Science sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 56.90, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Citation Rate
56.900
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
Historical Trend

The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.

Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2024 56.900 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2023 54.055 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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