Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

metrics 2024

Elevating Knowledge in Orthopedics and Rheumatology

Introduction

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, published by ELSEVIER SCI LTD, stands as a leading journal in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Rheumatology. With an impressive impact factor reflective of its significant contribution to these domains, the journal has established a prominent place within the academic community since its inception in 1993. As evidenced by its Q1 quartile rankings across multiple categories, the journal is recognized for its high-quality peer-reviewed research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge regarding osteoarthritis and related cartilage disorders. Its rankings in Scopus, placing it among the top 2% of journals in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and the top 7% in Rheumatology, further underscore its pivotal role in advancing clinical and biomechanical understandings of joint health. While open access options are not currently available, the journal encourages submissions that explore innovative solutions and therapeutic approaches to musculoskeletal conditions, fostering a collaborative environment among researchers, professionals, and students alike. Situated in the heart of London, it serves as a critical repository for cutting-edge research shaping the future of patient care and bone health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.11
Journal Impact Factor7.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.00
H-Index187
Journal IF Without Self7.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.92
Influence1.90
Immediacy Index1.90
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life7.30
JCI2.18
Total Documents4675
WOS Total Citations20190
SCIMAGO Total Citations64293
SCIMAGO SELF Citations6577
Scopus Journal Rank2.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.48
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.61
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.97

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #6/321
Percentile 98.13
Quartile Q1
Rheumatology in Medicine
Rank #5/73
Percentile 93.15
Quartile Q1
Biomedical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #28/303
Percentile 90.76
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 2/136
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1
RHEUMATOLOGY
Rank 5/57
Percentile 92.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 3/136
Percentile 97.79
Quartile Q1
RHEUMATOLOGY
Rank 5/57
Percentile 91.23
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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