International Journal of Orthopedic and Orthodontic Research

About the Journal (View Full Page)

International Journal of Orthopedic and Orthodontic Research (IJOOR) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of orthopedics, orthodontics, and related medical sciences. The journal provides a professional platform for researchers, academicians, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to disseminate original research, theoretical advancements, clinical findings, and empirical studies that contribute to knowledge, innovation, and improved patient care at local, national, and global levels.

Open Access Policy

IJOOR is a fully open-access journal, meaning all published content is freely available without any subscription or access charges to readers or their institutions. In accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or authors.

Open Access License

To ensure unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work, all articles published in IJOOR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
3. Copyright: Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions

Aims and Scope (View Full Page)

IJOOR invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies in orthopedic, orthodontic, and allied healthcare areas, including but not limited to:

1. Orthopedic Sciences: Trauma and fracture management, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement, spine disorders, pediatric orthopedics, musculoskeletal diseases, orthopedic oncology, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy.
2. Orthodontics & Dental Sciences: Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, fixed and removable orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, dentofacial orthopedics, craniofacial growth and development, orthodontic biomechanics, orthodontic materials, and digital orthodontics.
3. Medical & Health Sciences: Clinical research, biomedical sciences, oral and maxillofacial surgery, regenerative medicine, medical imaging, public health, and evidence-based practice.
4. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas: Biomechanics, biomaterials, artificial intelligence in orthopedic and orthodontic research, digital health technologies, innovation in surgical and orthodontic techniques, and multidisciplinary healthcare research.

Review Process and Publication Ethics – COPE Compliance (View Full Page)

IJOOR strictly follows the ethical standards prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure academic integrity and transparency.

1. Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process
2. Plagiarism Policy: Zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism; manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin/iThenticate
3. Transparency & Responsibility: Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest; clear editorial policies and Article Processing Charges (APCs)
4. Full Policy: For detailed ethical guidelines, please visit our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement page

Author & Editor Responsibilities

1. Clear authorship criteria and contributor transparency
2. Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
3. Ethical handling of research data, patient consent, references, and citations
4. Editorial independence, accountability, and fairness

Indexing & Visibility (View Full Page)

IJOOR is committed to enhancing the visibility and academic impact of published research. The journal is currently indexed and tracked in:

1. Google Scholar – Global discoverability and citation tracking
2. Crossref (DOI Registration) – Unique Digital Object Identifier for each published article

Why Choose IJOOR?

1. Creative Commons Licensing – Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0
2. International Editorial Board – Experienced orthopedic and orthodontic experts
3. Rapid & Transparent Review Process
4. Global Readership and Open Accessibility

Submission

You can send your article easily via email at [email protected] or submit online through this link (Submit Manuscript).