The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

From Quantity to Quality: A 13-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Editorial Performance and Scientific Impact in ABJS

Authors
Mohammad H. Ebrahimzadeh
Yas Erfani
Orthopedics Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
10.22038/abjs.2026.28481
Abstract
Scientific journals are often evaluated through publication counts, citation indicators, impact factors, and rankings. However, these metrics capture only part of journal development. A journal is also an editorial system in which manuscripts are screened, reviewed, revised, and selected for inclusion in the scientific record. Examining how this system evolves over time can therefore provide insights beyond conventional bibliometric measures.
The 2013–2025 editorial history of the Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery (ABJS) demonstrates a substantial transformation in submission volume, publication capacity, geographic diversity, article types, manuscript processing, and scientific visibility. The trajectory suggests three broad stages: establishment, expansion, and maturation
Keywords
ABJS
Editorial Performance
Scientific Impact
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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 10
October 2026
Pages 630-633