JOINT BONE SPINE

Joint Bone Spine (ISSN 1297-319X) is a prestigious international journal dedicated to the advancement of rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine, published bimonthly by Elsevier in France. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), the journal maintains a stable impact factor within the 3–4 range and is consistently classified in the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking for the medical sciences. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of clinical and basic research related to rheumatic diseases, arthritides, spinal disorders, and other conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, with a particular emphasis on diagnostic innovations, therapeutic strategies, and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. Recognized for its rigorous peer-review standards and high editorial quality, Joint Bone Spine serves as a key venue for researchers and clinicians seeking to disseminate novel, clinically relevant, and translational findings. Although the acceptance process is competitive, the journal remains a highly respected platform within the rheumatology community, offering a distinguished outlet for high-quality studies that bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical practice.