Journal of Orthopaedic Translation

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Orthopaedic Translation (JOT) is the official peer-reviewed, open access journal of the Chinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society (CSOS) and the International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Society (ICMRS).

It is published quarterly, in January, April, July and October, by Elsevier.

The Journal focuses on the rapidly growing field of orthopaedic translational research.

While there are a number of high quality orthopaedic journals, none are solely dedicated to the field of orthopaedic translational research.

The importance of translational research is quickly being recognized by all spectrums of the scientific community, from clinicians to basic science researchers.

To truly improve the health of people, scientific research on the cellular and molecular level must be utilized and applied appropriately in the clinical setting.

A journal that is purely dedicated to the art of translational research is a monumental step in the advancement of musculoskeletal care by bringing cutting edge knowledge to the forefront and allowing pioneers of orthopaedic translation to exchange and mutually enhance expertise.

JOT aims to be that linking factor and welcomes high quality manuscripts that will advance the field of orthopaedic translation.

JOT is devoted to research and issues of strong interest in translational medicine on musculoskeletal and related themes.

Material that are considered include any original research findings, discussions or analyses that will move the field closer to the goal of improving musculoskeletal health, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders or injuries.

Multidisciplinary approaches are particularly encouraged.

We accept original research papers, review articles, editorials, perspectives, case reports and letters to the Editor.

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Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,000.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Recent developments and challenges of lower extremity exoskeletons

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Bing, Hao, Lai-Yin, Fei, Kai-Ming, Sheung-Wai, Ling, Wei-Hsin

• Guidelines for clinical diagnosis and treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head in adults (2019 version)

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Dewei, Feng, Benjie, Baoyi, Lu, Shin-Yoon, Stuart B., Philippe, Quanjun, William C., Jiake, Wolf R., Ling

• Global, regional and national burden of low back pain 1990–2019: A systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study 2019

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Sheng, Mingjue, Xiaohao, Sixiong, Chu, Huiling, Zengwu, Guozhi

• Chondrocyte ferroptosis contribute to the progression of osteoarthritis

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Xudong, Kai, Shengnan, Jiahui, Jiachao, Jiamin, Genchun, Zhou, Yaping, Fengjing

• Bone defect animal models for testing efficacy of bone substitute biomaterials

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Ye, Shu-Kui, Long, Ling, Xin-Luan, Yu-Xiao

• Skeletal muscle regeneration is modulated by inflammation

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Wenjun, Ping

• Quantitative analysis of skeletal muscle by computed tomography imaging—State of the art

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Klaus, Oleg, Ling, Jean-Denis

• An improved protocol for isolation and culture of mesenchymal stem cells from mouse bone marrow

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Shuo, Liangliang, Yuxin, Tianyi, Kuixing, Gang

• Macrophages and bone inflammation

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Qiaoli, Huilin, Qin

• Mesenchymal stem cells homing to improve bone healing

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Weiping, Liangliang, Stefan, Emmanuel, Stuart B., Gang