Journal of Orthopaedic Science Citation Rate 2026
0949-2658
eISSN 1436-2023
Elsevier BV
JP
Q3 Quartile
About Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Journal of Orthopaedic Science (JOS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0949-2658 (e-ISSN 1436-2023). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.86 (Q3 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 ~$3000 USD).
Journal of Orthopaedic Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Orthopaedic Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.86, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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 Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Orthopaedic 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 Orthopaedic Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Orthopaedic Science
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0949-2658 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1436-2023 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Orthopaedic Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.
Journal of Orthopaedic Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.856.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.856 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S170674194
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