Journal of Orthopaedic Research® Citation Rate 2026
0736-0266
eISSN 1554-527X
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Journal of Orthopaedic Research®
Journal of Orthopaedic Research® (JOR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques and Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0736-0266 (e-ISSN 1554-527X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3750 USD). OpenAlex records 9,248 works and 435,965 citations, with an h-index of 235.
Journal of Orthopaedic Research® Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Orthopaedic Research® has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Orthopaedic Research® operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Orthopaedic Research® 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 Orthopaedic Research® against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Orthopaedic Research®
- Budget $3750 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0736-0266 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1554-527X |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3750 USD |
| h-index | 235 |
| Total Works | 9,268 |
| Total Citations | 438,015 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.41 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Orthopaedic Research® is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3750.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Orthopaedic Research® is classified under Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms and Tendon Structure and Treatment.
Journal of Orthopaedic Research® is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 9,268 works that have together drawn 438,015 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 235; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.880; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.41.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.880 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 234 | 444 |
| 2024 | 267 | 1,081 |
| 2023 | 273 | 1,824 |
| 2022 | 284 | 2,779 |
| 2021 | 279 | 3,826 |
| 2020 | 410 | 7,703 |
| 2019 | 386 | 9,419 |
| 2018 | 279 | 6,482 |
| 2017 | 341 | 10,946 |
| 2016 | 364 | 11,907 |
| 2015 | 351 | 12,886 |
| 2014 | 260 | 9,249 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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