Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Journal Citation Rate 2026
1063-4584
eISSN 1522-9653
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (OC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects and Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1063-4584 (e-ISSN 1522-9653). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.91 (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 ~$2590 USD). OpenAlex records 21,434 works and 391,326 citations, with an h-index of 234.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.91, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects 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.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 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 Osteoarthritis and Cartilage against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
- Budget $2590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects, Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1063-4584 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1522-9653 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2590.
In our subject taxonomy, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is classified under Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects, Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms and Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 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 0.913.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.913 | 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: S13054843
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