Journal profile · DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Journal of Osseointegration
ISSN 2036-413X · eISSN 2036-4121 · Ariesdue · Italy
Journal of Osseointegration: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.8 (journal website); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 23 articles a year; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Osseointegration is published by Ariesdue and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes, Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments and Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, together about 48% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The aim and scope of the Journal of Osseointegration is to publish clinical articles related to the science and practice of oral implantology and related areas. The goal is to provide updated evidence-based information to help clinicians in making the best decision for their patients. The focus is on reliable laboratory and clinical articles. All manuscripts undergo an initial screening process, and those that are suitable for the journal will then be peer reviewed. However, please note that manuscripts that do not follow the guidelines as explained in this document may be rejected immediately (a brief explanation for the rejection will be provided). Within the scope, the Journal will publish articles as mentioned below: Editorials, guest editorials and letters to the Editor(s). Brief commentaries by the Editor(s) on relevant articles published in JO and other journals. Proceedings of symposia, workshops or conferences. Systematic reviews presenting comprehensive, critical summaries of current knowledge in the field of oral implantology and related disciplines. Manuscripts should be submitted according to the PRISMA guidelines Clinical guidelines. Manuscripts should be submitted according to the AGREE guidelines Clinical studies. Randomized controlled clinical trials, cohort and case-control studies are welcome. Materials and methods and clinical procedures have to be described in detail. Ample space will be given to high-quality color illustrations, radiographs and drawings describing the clinical procedures used, to provide readers better understanding. Manuscripts should be submitted according to the following transparency guidelines. - Randomized controlled clinical trials and experimental studies (CONSORT: http://www.consort-statement.org/). - Observational studies: epidemiology (http://www.strobe-statement.org). - Diagnostic accuracy studies (STARD: http://www.stard-statement.org). Laboratory studies Please read our Guidelines here.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Editor-in-chief Enrico GherlonePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 6, United States 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry28.1%
- Periodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsMedicine11.2%
- Bone Tissue Engineering MaterialsEngineering8.7%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry6.6%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry5.6%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine4.6%
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesMedicine3.6%
- Bone health and treatmentsMedicine3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
OpenAlex AnalyticsPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 25%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 23LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 89 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 21 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 4 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 600 | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 600 | — | — |
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
- Abstract
- ≤ 350 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- Authorship
Authorship according to ICMJE criteria. Model summary
All persons designated as authors should qualify for authorship according to the ICMJE criteria (http://www.icmje.org/ethical_1author.html).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Misconduct
False or misleading information, such as identity theft and suggesting fake peer-reviewers, will result in the manuscript being rejected, further investigation in accordance with the Publisher’s misconduct policy (https://www.pagepress.org/site/plagiarism_misconduct), and notification to the authors' institutions/employers. The Publisher follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0) applied to all manuscripts to be published. Model summary
The Journal of Osseointegration has chosen to apply the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0) to all manuscripts to be published.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full te…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-review policy
Submissions are first checked for completeness before being sent to an Editor, who decides whether they are suitable for peer review. Model summary
All submissions to the Journal of Osseointegration are first checked for completeness (criteria for desk reject are available in the Guide for Authors) before being sent to an Editor, who decides whether they are suitable for peer review. If an Editor is on the author list or has a competing interest in a particular manuscript, another member of the Editorial Board will be assigned to oversee peer…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Articles are checked with available tools for discovering plagiarism. Model summary
We fight plagiarism: please understand that your article will be checked with available tools for discovering plagiarism.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines
Clinical trial registration in a public trials registry required as a condition of consideration for publication. Model summary
Our journals require, as a condition of consideration for publication, registration in a public trials registry.
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
- Ariesdue
- Country or region
- Italy
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2036-413X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2036-4121
- Society / sponsor
- Keywords
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 18, Issue 2 (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 Osseointegration
What CAS zone is Journal of Osseointegration in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Osseointegration is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Osseointegration?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.8; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.6, h-index 8.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Osseointegration?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Osseointegration?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 350 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Cover letter: Required. 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 Osseointegration based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (6) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Osseointegration?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Osseointegration is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Osseointegration open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Osseointegration is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .