Ochsner Journal

Aims & Scope

The Ochsner Journal is a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal, published in March, June, September, and December.

The Journal is a pioneer in nonpredatory, open-access publishing: the Journal does not charge authors any fees for publication AND makes the full text of every article completely available online and in print.

Such a model is widely known in scholarly publishing as the “platinum model” of open-access publishing.

Since its inception in 1999, the Journal has provided a wide range of peer-reviewed, timely, and practical information.

The editorial mix includes original research, literature reviews, reports on quality improvement projects and innovative programs, editorials, case reports, letters and other articles that span the spectrum of medical practice and scientific research.

Each calendar year generally includes two theme issues and two issues devoted to general medical topics.

Submissions from practitioners in all specialties are welcome.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Embase

Subjects & Keywords

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

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 does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Vulnerability in Research: Basic Ethical Concepts and General Approach to Review

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Bruce G.

• A Modern History of Informed Consent and the Role of Key Information

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Lydia A., Jaquail, Paula Rhode

• Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Nimmy, Avinash K.

• Dislocation of the Hip: A Review of Types, Causes, and Treatment

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Kwesi, Jesse, Neil, Bradford Sutton

• Sickle Cell Disease: Advances in Treatment

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Renée V.

• Gastrointestinal Manifestations of COVID-19: A Review of What We Know

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Andrew, Madison, Devyani, Brendan, Chander Shekher, Reshma, Rohit

• Systematic Review of the Use of Intravenous Ketamine for Fibromyalgia

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Mila, Alaa, Frederick, Bruce, Ognjen

• Circulating Placental Extracellular Vesicles and Their Potential Roles During Pregnancy

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Angela, Soumyalekshmi, Valeska, Omar, Cathryn E., Sherri, Carlos

• Why Human Subjects Research Protection Is Important

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Michael G.

• Understanding Broad Consent

  Citation: 42

  Authors: John W., Pat F.