Journal profile · Medicine-Medicine (miscellaneous)
Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
ISSN 0971-1198 · Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
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Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs: fully open access; review about 75 days (submission to first decision, publisher); acceptance rate 33% (journal website); 69 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs is published by Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Dental materials and restorations and Surface Treatment and Coatings, together about 34.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs is an open access peer reviewed international journal (frequency of publication: quarterly) incorporating research mainly related to Biomaterials Science, Artificial Organs, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Nanotechnology, Diagnostics and Drug Delivery Systems in Medical and Dental field. The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Short Communications, Review Articles and Letter to Editor, in English language. The focus of publication is centered on the synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility studies of biomaterials and the design, validation and performance evaluation of medical devices. Biomaterials include synthetic materials falling in the classes of metals, alloys, polymers and ceramics, as well as natural materials like chitosan, silk, collagen and processed animal and human tissues. Composite forms of these materials and nanostructures have made their impact in this area and fabrication techniques like 3D bioprinting is changing the scenario. Innovative devices, implants and prostheses are being developed, spanning across various medical specialties like cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedics, maxillofacial, spinal and ophthalmic, along with dentistry. The topics of interest extend to scaffolds fabrication and tissue regeneration aspects and to diagnostic devices and drug delivery systems. Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs provides a platform for sharing the state-of-the-art information on the role of biocompatible materials and their structures and functional ensembles, in enhancing the quality of life. Objective of the journal is to act as a catalyst in the rapid growth of biomedical engineering, science, research and support its translation to products useful for healthcare. Impact Factor (Scopus): ) 0.9 (2024)Acceptance Rate (2025): 33%Submission to First Decision: 75 days (mean)Starting Year for Online Journal: 2025 (volume 39)Starting Year for Print Journal: 1986 (volume 1)Frequency of Publication: Quarterly Archiving Policy: This journal utilizes the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure long-term preservation of its published content. Indexed In: All articles published by the journal, Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. Authors are free to: Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. The licensor
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Medicine (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Harikrishna VarmaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 11%); most named India 6, Mainland China 1, United States 1, South Korea 1 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Bone Tissue Engineering MaterialsEngineering20.5%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry7.2%
- Surface Treatment and CoatingsEngineering7%
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicineMedicine6.6%
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsMaterials Science4.5%
- Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.2%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine4.2%
- Wound Healing and TreatmentsMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (miscellaneous) | Q4 | 381/466 | 18th |
| Biotechnology | Q4 | 299/325 | 8th |
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
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, Crossref
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 37OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.05OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 338 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 46 | 6 |
| 2025 | 69 | 69 | 39 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 87 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| 2021 | 60 | 60 | 130 |
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
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 33%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 75 daysPublisher website ·
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor: Opinion and responses to articles featured in TIBAO and the brief reports about its applications.Length not stated
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles: Results of research in the development and translation of technology in biomaterials science, artificial organs, tissue engineering,…Length not stated
- research lettersResearch Letters: Same as Short Communication (see explanation below).Length not stated
- review articlecutively beginning with the title page. Review Articles: Same as for Original Research Articles except the word count should be between 3500 and 5000 words. It …main text ≤ 5,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles: Expert opinion (up to date critical review) in science, technology, translation and applications of biomaterials, artificial organs, tissue eng…Length not stated
- short communicationan abstract of not more than 300 words. Short Communications: Short Communications reporting original research should not exceed 1500 words of text and 10 refer…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- short communicationsShort Communications: Rapid publication of the results of research in the development and translation of technology in biomaterials, artificial organs, tissue e…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright
All articles are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Model summary
All articles published by the journal, Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
The journals peer review submission system is located at https://biomaterials.org.in/tibao/index.php/tibao This is a web-based submission and review system. Authors may submit manuscripts and track their progress through the system to publication. Reviewers can download manuscripts and submit their opinions to the editor. Editors can manage the whole submission/review/revise/publish process.Please…
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.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Dental materials and restorations.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 300 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Templates: Word.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4Expected review time75 days · Publisher-reported, submission to first decision (includes desk rejections)Review data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
- ISSN
- 0971-1198
- Society / sponsor
- Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 40, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
How long does peer review take at Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs?
The publisher reports about 75 days (submission to first decision); first decisions include desk rejections; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 33% (2025). 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 Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Cover letter: 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 Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 11%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (6), Mainland China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs open access, and what is the APC?
Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs is a fully open-access journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .