Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research

The Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, transparency, and scientific integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized best practices to ensure the quality, credibility, and accessibility of published research.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

• Submissions are initially evaluated by the editorial team for scope, originality, and scientific quality
• Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise within the journal’s scope
• Reviewers remain anonymous to authors, and authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers
• Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and should not have direct institutional or collaborative affiliations with the authors.

Editorial Decisions:
Based on reviewer recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts before final acceptance.

Review Timeline:
The average peer review process takes approximately 2–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Appeals:
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a justified request to the editorial office. Appeals are handled independently.

👉 View Detailed Peer Review Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/peer-review-process/

Publication Ethics

The journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows international standards of ethical publishing.

The journal strictly prohibits:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Image manipulation
• Unethical research practices

All participants (authors, reviewers, editors) are expected to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability.

👉 View Detailed Publication Ethics: https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-ethics-and-editorial-policies/

Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality and similarity using appropriate plagiarism detection methods.

• The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism
• Manuscripts with significant similarity or unethical overlap will be rejected
• Minor overlaps may require revision before peer review

The journal follows the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling suspected plagiarism and publication misconduct.

👉 View Detailed Plagiarism Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-ethics-and-editorial-policies/#plagiarism-policy

Ethical Approval and Consent

For research involving human participants:

• Authors must confirm approval from an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee
• Written informed consent must be obtained

For animal studies:

• Authors must confirm compliance with institutional and international ethical guidelines

Manuscripts lacking proper ethical approval or consent will not be considered.

👉 View Detailed Ethical Approval and Consent: https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-ethics-and-editorial-policies/#studies-involving-human-subjects-identifiable-materials-or-data

Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

If no conflicts exist, authors should state:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

👉 View Detailed Conflict of Interest: https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-ethics-and-editorial-policies/#conflict-of-interest

Data Availability

Authors are required to include a Data Availability Statement indicating where supporting data can be accessed.

• Data may be deposited in recognized repositories
• Any restrictions must be clearly stated

👉 View Detailed Data Availability Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/data-availability-policy/

Corrections and Retractions

The journal ensures the integrity of the scholarly record.

• Corrections are issued for minor errors
• Retractions are issued in cases of major errors or misconduct

All actions follow COPE guidelines and are handled transparently.

👉 View Detailed Corrections and Retractions: https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-ethics-and-editorial-policies/#errata-and-retractions

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:

• Manuscripts are original and not under consideration elsewhere
• All authors have approved the submission
• Sources are properly cited
• Ethical standards are followed

Author Contributions:
Authors should clearly specify their contributions (e.g., conceptualization, methodology, writing, review).

👉 View Detailed Author Responsibilities:  https://athenaeumpub.com/guidelines-for-authors/

ORCID iD Policy

The journal encourages all authors to register for an ORCID iD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and provide it during submission.

• ORCID ensures accurate author identification
• It enhances transparency and attribution of scholarly work

Authors can register at: https://orcid.org/

👉 View Detailed ORCID iD Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/orcid-id-policy/

Article Processing Charges (APC)

• APCs are applicable only after manuscript acceptance
• There are no submission or hidden charges
• APCs do not influence editorial decisions

Waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Editorial decisions are made independently of any financial considerations, including Article Processing Charges (APCs) or optional membership programs.

👉 View Detailed Article Processing Charges (APC): https://athenaeumpub.com/journal-of-orthopaedic-science-and-research-publication-charges/

Copyright & Licensing Policy

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0):

• Authors retain full copyright
• Users may share and adapt content with proper attribution

The journal provides immediate open access to all content without subscription barriers.

👉 View Detailed Copyright & Licensing Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/license-copyright-policy/

Crossmark Policy

The journal participates in the Crossmark initiative by Crossref to maintain the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record.

Crossmark allows readers to verify the current status of a document and access updates, including:

• Corrections
• Retractions
• Publication history

The journal ensures all updates are clearly communicated and properly maintained.

👉 View Detailed Crossmark Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/crossmark-policy/

Archiving and Preservation

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of its content through Portico, where Athenaeum Scientific Publishers is listed as a participating publisher.

Content integration with Portico is currently in progress in accordance with Portico’s archiving processes to ensure permanent accessibility and protection against data loss.

In addition, the journal maintains secure internal archiving systems, including regular backups and repository dissemination, to ensure continued availability of published content.

The journal is also committed to expanding its preservation infrastructure through additional recognized archiving systems such as CLOCKSS and LOCKSS, where applicable.

👉 View Detailed Archiving and Preservation: https://athenaeumpub.com/archiving-preservation-policy/

Open Access Policy

The journal follows a fully open access model, providing immediate and free access to all published content without embargo.

👉 View Detailed Open Access Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/open-access-policy/