Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1063-4584 eISSN 1522-9653 Elsevier BV GB

Q3 Quartile

About Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
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Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (OC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, 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).

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. 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.
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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.913 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is $2590 USD.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is published by Elsevier BV.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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.

The ISSN of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is 1063-4584. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1522-9653.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.91, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
0.913
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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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