What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma is 2.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.923 (Q1) and an H-index of 159.

Who publishes Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,377 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma is "J ORTHOP TRAUMA" with common acronym "jot". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #5,559Hybrid

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

Acronym:jot

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Abbreviation (ISO):J ORTHOP TRAUMA

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Identifier (ISSN):0890-5339(Print)/1531-2291(Online)

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Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.923

#5,559

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

159

159 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate18.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

211articles/year

2.07% Gold OA•91.59% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma is devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and management of hard and soft tissue trauma, including injuries to bone, muscle, ligament, and tendons, as well as spinal cord injuries. Under the guidance of a distinguished international board of editors, the journal provides the most current information on diagnostic techniques, new and improved surgical instruments and procedures, surgical implants and prosthetic devices, bioplastics and biometals; and physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine97.1%Surgery79.5%Biology76.4%Anatomy62.3%Geology44.7%Paleontology43.4%Pathology43%Radiology41.9%Genetics38.4%Internal medicine36.7%Psychology34.2%Chemistry32.7%Physics31.1%Orthodontics30.4%Biochemistry28.4%Environmental health26.8%Engineering25.8%Mathematics25.6%Sociology25.1%Demography24.3%Psychiatry23.3%Population23.2%Gene21.9%Fixation (population genetics)21.2%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Sport Sciences

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ORTHOPEDICS

Rank70/147

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank70/136

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ORTHOPEDICS

Rank65/147

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank60/136

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ORTHOPEDICS	JCRSCIE	70/147	Q2
SPORT SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	70/136	Q3
ORTHOPEDICS	JCISCIE	65/147	Q2
SPORT SCIENCES	JCISCIE	60/136	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF2

Articles / Year132

Total Citations23

2025

IF1.8

Articles / Year180

Total Citations225

2024

IF1.6

Articles / Year199

Total Citations1,084

2023

IF2.3

Articles / Year221

Total Citations1,360

2022

IF2.884

Articles / Year187

Total Citations1,335

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2	132	23
2025	1.8	180	225
2024	1.6	199	1,084
2023	2.3	221	1,360
2022	2.884	187	1,335
2021	2.512	292	2,657
2020	1.897	298	4,064
2019	1.826	346	8,297
2018	2.381	282	5,872
2017	—	327	11,023
2016	—	276	7,699
2015	—	268	9,552

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #5,559Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1987-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Health ProfessionsMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.923

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.03

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,377 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,368

3-Year Documents677

Citable Documents643

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate24.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1

SurgeryQ1

Sports ScienceQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 18.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ORTHOPEDICS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (acronym: jot, abbr: J ORTHOP TRAUMA, ISSN: 0890-5339) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.923 (Q1), an H-index of 159.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 211 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,377 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.