Aims & Scope

The editorial policy of the journal is based on traditional ethical principles of scientific periodicals, developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for editors, reviewers and authors.

The editorial board of the journal is governed by the principles of scientific, objectivity, professionalism and impartiality.

Priority topics for the original articles: • reconstructive surgeries on major joints • primary and revision arthroplasty of major joints • complex cases of arthroplasty • data of registers for various fields of traumatology and orthopedics • manufacturing and application of customized implants with the use of 3D technology • diagnostics and treatment or periimplant infection • new technologies in arthroscopy.

The journal also publishes analytical and systematic reviews of literature, as well as meta-analyses on current topics, being of interest to a wide range of readers and based on a critical analysis of modern literature sources.

We publish lectures and rare clinical cases with discussions in order to improve the skills of practitioners.

The most interesting articles are commented by leading experts in the corresponding field.

We accept short articles for anniversaries and memorials, as well as information and reports on research and practice conferences and symposia.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.147

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q4

h-index

Year Value
2024 6

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 24808

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 74

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


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.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.1
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.147
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q4
First Published: 2024

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