Journal profile · Medicine-Surgery
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
ISSN 2538-2330 · eISSN 2538-4600 · Tehran University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 43 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma is published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Bone fractures and treatments, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques and Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment, together about 38.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma (JOST) is an open-access, peer-reviewed online journal, affiliated with the Persian Orthopedic Trauma Association (POTA) and Orthopedic Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). JOST covers clinical, translational, and basic science research in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, trauma, and related musculoskeletal disciplines. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, educational articles, commentaries, letters, technical notes, and case reports. The journal encourages submissions related to the following fields: Traumatologic Surgery;Spine and Spinal Deformities;Joint Replacement;Sports Medicine;Paediatric Orthopaedics;Arthroscopy;Knee Surgery;Hip Surgery;Shoulder Surgery;Hand surgery/Microsurgery;Foot and Ankle Surgery;Musculoskeletal Tumor Management;Neuromuscular Diseases Management;Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. The journal places particular emphasis on innovative research addressing regional and international challenges in orthopedic and spine trauma, while ensuring rapid, rigorous, and transparent editorial processing and immediate open access to published articles.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Surgery
Editor-in-chief Seyed MohammadPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 26, Germany 1, France 1, Australia 1, Switzerland 1 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Bone fractures and treatmentsMedicine22.2%
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesMedicine8.8%
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma TreatmentMedicine7.1%
- Orthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationMedicine5.8%
- Foot and Ankle SurgeryMedicine5.1%
- Shoulder Injury and TreatmentMedicine4.8%
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesMedicine4.7%
- Hip and Femur FracturesMedicine4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Q4 | 524/597 | 12th |
| Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Q4 | 319/340 | 6th |
| Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation | Q4 | 244/257 | 5th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 0.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.1OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 380 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 41 | 12 |
| 2025 | 43 | 43 | 38 |
| 2024 | 44 | 44 | 29 |
| 2023 | 50 | 50 | 32 |
| 2022 | 50 | 50 | 33 |
| 2021 | 39 | 39 | 11 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted22
- brief reportAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- brief report / short communicationBrief Report / Short Communication Structured 1,500–2,000 20–25 Up to 3 STROBE for observational studies; CONSORT for randomized clinical trialsLength not stated
- case reportAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- case seriesCase Series Structured: Background, Methods/Cases, Results, Conclusion 2,000–3,000 20–30 Up to 5 PROCESS for surgical case series; CARE when applicableLength not stated
- case-based expert reviewCase-Based Expert Review Structured or narrative 2,500–3,500 25–40 Up to 5 Not routinely requiredLength not stated
- commentaryAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- editorialAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- editorial / commentaryEditorial / Commentary No abstract or short optional abstract 800–1,500 5–15 Up to 1 Not applicableLength not stated
- educational cornerEducational Corner Structured or narrative 2,000–3,000 15–30 3–4 Not routinely requiredLength not stated
- letter to the editorAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- meta-analysisAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- narrative reviewAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- original articleAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- research articlesResearch Articles Management of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Spinal Metastases: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Strategies, Treatm…Length not stated
- reviewAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- review articleAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- review article / narrative reviewReview Article / Narrative Review Structured, semi-structured, or unstructured 4,000–5,000 80–100 Up to 6 Not routinely requiredLength not stated
- short communicationAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- systematic reviewAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- systematic review / meta-analysisSystematic Review / Meta-analysis Structured + PRISMA flow diagram 4,000–5,000 100–120 6–8 PRISMALength not stated
- technical noteAuthors should select the most appropriate article type at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify the manuscript type duri…Length not stated
- technical note / surgical techniqueTechnical Note / Surgical Technique Unstructured or semi-structured 1,500–2,500 10–15 Up to 4 PROCESS and/or TIDieR when applicableLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use 18. Artificial Intelligence Policy
AI use disclosure required Model summary
Authors must disclose whether artificial intelligence-assisted tools were used in the preparation of the manuscript, including tools used for writing, language editing, data analysis, image generation, figure preparation, coding, reference handling, or statistical support. AI tools, chatbots, large language models, and image generators cannot be listed as authors because they cannot take responsib…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 15. Authorship and Author Contributions
Authorship should be based on substantial intellectual contribution, responsibility, and accountability. All authors must meet all of the following criteria: Substantial contribution to the conception or design of the work, or acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data Drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content Final approval of the version to be pub…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 16. Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial relationships, activities, or interests that could influence or be perceived to influence the submitted work. Potential conflicts include: Employment Consultancy Advisory roles Honoraria Speaker fees Travel support Stock ownership Patents Royalties Research funding Implant, device, or product support Personal or academic conflicts Institutio…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 14. Data Availability
Data availability statement required Model summary
All manuscripts reporting original research must include a Data Availability Statement. Examples: Data Availability: The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Data Availability: The data are not publicly available due to patient privacy and ethical restrictions but may be made available from the correspondin…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 27. Publication Ethics
Ethics approval required Model summary
Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not be under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, salami publication, fabricated data, falsified data, image manipulation, undisclosed conflicts of interest, fake peer review, and inappropriate authorship practices are not acceptable. JOST may use plagiarism detection software and may investigate suspected misc…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 28. Open Access and Publication Fees
Open access Model summary
JOST is an open-access journal. All articles published in the journal are made freely available online immediately upon publication. JOST does not charge authors any article processing charge. There are no submission fees, editorial processing fees, article processing charges, publication fees, page charges, color figure charges, or online publication charges. The absence of publication fees does …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 26. Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
JOST uses a double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers, and the identities of reviewers are concealed from authors. All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening. Manuscripts may be rejected without external peer review if they are outside the scope of the journal, scientifically or methodologically unsuitable, ethically problematic, in…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 10. Reporting Guidelines and Required Checklists
JOST requires authors to follow internationally accepted reporting guidelines according to the design and methodology of their study. Completed checklists should be uploaded as supplementary files during submission. Each checklist must include manuscript page numbers showing where each required item is addressed. Study Type Required Guideline Required File at Submission Randomized clinical trial C…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2538-2330
- Electronic ISSN
- 2538-4600
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
How long does peer review take at Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Vancouver; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (26), Germany (1) and France (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .