Aim & Scope
International Journal of Orthopedics (IJO) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Somato Publications. It publishes research on the musculoskeletal system and its surgical and non-surgical treatment.
Clinical outcome studies, surgical techniques and rehabilitation research are all welcome.
Scope
IJO publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:
- Trauma and fracture management
- Joint replacement and arthroplasty
- Sports injuries and arthroscopy
- Spine surgery
- Paediatric orthopaedics
- Bone and joint infection
- Orthopaedic oncology
- Biomaterials and implants
- Rehabilitation and outcomes
Peer Review
Every submission goes through double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject. The usual time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks. See the Peer Review Policy for details.
Originality
All manuscripts are screened for similarity with iThenticate before they go to reviewers, as set out in the Plagiarism Policy.
Open Access and Licensing
IJO is fully open access. Authors keep the copyright in their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Article Processing Charges
An Article Processing Charge applies only after acceptance, set by the corresponding author's country income level and the article type. Full waivers are available for authors from low-income countries, for genuine financial hardship, and for unfunded students and early-career researchers. See Article Processing Charges.
