What is the Impact Factor of Joints?

The journal Joints is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Joints indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Joints is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Joints and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Joints is published by CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

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Joints

Identifier (ISSN):2282-4324(Print)

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Publisher:CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.

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H-Index (Hirsch Index)

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papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

7articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Joints is the official publication of SIGASCOT (Italian Society of the Knee, Arthroscopy, Sports Traumatology, Cartilage and Orthopaedic Technology). As an Open Acccess journal, it publishes papers on clinical and basic research, review articles, technical notes, case reports, and editorials about the latest developments in knee surgery, arthroscopy, sports traumatology, cartilage, orthopaedic technology, upper limb, and related rehabilitation. Letters to the Editor and comments on the journal's content are always welcome.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine88.4%Surgery81.2%Biology76%Radiology65.1%Pathology64%Anatomy58.2%Internal medicine40.8%Physical therapy36.3%Psychology33.9%Alternative medicine33.9%Geology28.4%Computer science26.7%Paleontology26.7%Physics26%Osteoarthritis25.3%Chemistry23.3%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Rehabilitation

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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Articles / Year7

Total Citations142

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Articles / Year23

Total Citations464

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Total Citations10

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2015	—	7	142
2014	—	23	464
2013	—	3	10

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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ImpaQ Analysis

Joints (ISSN: 2282-4324) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l. in Italy. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 7 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.