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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.83

h-Index

2024-2025

 315

Rank

2024-2025

 1998

SJR

2024-2025

 1.666

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A
Abbreviation J. Bone Jt. Surg. - A
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Sports Science (Q1); Surgery (Q1)
h-index 315
Overall Rank/Ranking 1998
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.666
Impact Score 2.83
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country United States
ISSN 15351386, 00219355
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1946-2025




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery welcomes articles that contribute to orthopaedic knowledge from all sources in all countries. Articles are accepted only for exclusive publication in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously published articles, even those in peer-reviewed electronic publications, are not accepted by The Journal.


About Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A


Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Sports Science (Q1); Surgery (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is 1998. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.666. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 315. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A journal is 15351386, 00219355. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is cited by a total of 4074 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is 2.83, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A IF is increased by a factor of 0.02 and approximate percentage change is 0.71% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is 2.83. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.83
2023 2.81
2022 3.66
2021 4.30
2020 3.51
2019 3.71
2018 3.83
2017 3.43
2016 4.27
2015 3.83
2014 4.12

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A has an h-index of 315. It means 315 articles of this journal have more than 315 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is 15351386, 00219355. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is 1998. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.666. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.666
2023 1.705
2022 1.996
2021 1.912
2020 2.634
2019 2.482
2018 2.239
2017 2.722
2016 2.921
2015 3.004
2014 2.798

Ranking of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1998
2023 1796
2022 1320
2021 1354
2020 825
2019 915
2018 1115
2017 786
2016 673
2015 655
2014 760

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1946-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is J. Bone Jt. Surg. - A. This abbreviation ('J. Bone Jt. Surg. - A') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A


If your research field is/are related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Sports Science (Q1); Surgery (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A latest impact IF is 2.83. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.30 (2021) and 2.81 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.66 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.666, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 3.004 in 2015 and the lowest being 1.666 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.66.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is 315.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is currently ranked 1998 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 655 in 2015 and its lowest position of 1998 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is J. Bone Jt. Surg. - A.


Is the "Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A encompasses the following areas:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Sports Science
  • Surgery

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15351386, 00219355.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The best quartile for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A?

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1946-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.83
2023 2.81
2022 3.66
2021 4.30
2020 3.51
2019 3.71
2018 3.83
2017 3.43
2016 4.27
2015 3.83
2014 4.12



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