Journal profile · Medicine-Reviews and References (medical)
JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques
ISSN 2666-6391 · Elsevier · United States
JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques: impact factor 3.4 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,750; review about 36 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 229 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Shoulder Injury and Treatment, Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries and Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation, together about 59.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
JSES Reviews, Reports and Techniques is an open access and online-only journal that concentrates exclusively on medical, surgical, and physical research and best practice on treating injury/disease of the upper extremity, including the shoulder girdle, upper arm, and elbow. This publication is an official member of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) family of journals and is sponsored by eleven leading upper extremity orthopedic organizations globally.Clinically oriented and peer-reviewed, JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques provides an international forum for the exchange of information that focuses on clinical and basic science review articles, case reports, and novel surgical techniques. Types of articles that should be submitted include: Review articles; Case reports; and Technique articles. Topics covered include fractures, dislocations, arthritis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, imaging techniques and diseases and injuries of the shoulder and elbow. JSES Reviews, Reports and Techniques features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices.Existing companion sites: JSES: https://www.editorialmanager.com/JSES/default.aspx JSES International: https://www.editorialmanager.com/JSEINT/default.aspx Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES: https://www.editorialmanager.com/JSESARTHRO/default.aspx
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Reviews and References (medical)
Editor-in-chief Peter ChalmersPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 20, Canada 4, Belgium 4, Japan 2, France 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Shoulder Injury and TreatmentMedicine31.1%
- Shoulder and Clavicle InjuriesMedicine17.8%
- Nerve Injury and RehabilitationMedicine10.8%
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma TreatmentMedicine9.7%
- Orthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationMedicine6.3%
- Total Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesMedicine3.5%
- Tendon Structure and TreatmentMedicine3.2%
- Trauma Management and DiagnosisMedicine2.8%
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
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCPublisher 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)
- 3.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.98LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 45OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.64OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 889 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 230 | 230 | 14 |
| 2025 | 229 | 229 | 135 |
| 2024 | 124 | 124 | 224 |
| 2023 | 99 | 99 | 346 |
| 2022 | 101 | 101 | 482 |
| 2021 | 93 | 93 | 481 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
36 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 79 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 36 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 27 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,750 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,370 / EUR 1,280 / GBP 1,100 / JPY 169,920 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,250 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,750 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 6
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- case reportTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…main text ≤ 2,250 words
- case reportsTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- meta-analysisTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- meta-analysis articlesTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- narrative reviewTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- narrative review articlesTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- reviewTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- systematic reviewTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- systematic review articlesTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
- technique articlesTypes of articles that should be submitted include: systematic review articles; meta-analysis articles; narrative review articles; case reports; and technique a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-6391
- Society / sponsor
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques
What is the impact factor of JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.4; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.8, h-index 16.
How long does peer review take at JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques?
The publisher reports about 36 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 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 JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 6; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (20), Canada (4) and Belgium (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PMC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques open access, and what is the APC?
JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,750.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, 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: .