Abstract
Background: Editorial board members of leading orthopaedic journals play a key role in shaping scientific standards and publication decisions. However, little is known about the quality and characteristics of their own research output.
Objective: To evaluate the scientific productivity and publication quality of editors and editors-in-chief from major orthopaedic and traumatology journals.
Methods: We manually identified editorial board members from high-impact orthopaedic journals and retrieved their publication records from Web of Science. Bibliometric indicators—including total publications, citations, h-index, and journal impact—were extracted and analyzed.
Expected Outcomes: This meta-research study will provide an overview of the evidence base generated by those who influence editorial decisions, offering insight into research quality, potential disparities, and publication patterns within the orthopaedic community.
Aim
To assess the scientific output and research quality of editors and editors-in-chief of leading orthopaedic journals using bibliometric indicators derived from Web of Science and PubMed.
Intended Impact of the Study
This study will provide evidence on the research quality of individuals who make key publication decisions in leading orthopaedic journals. By disseminating our results to the scientific community, journal editors, and research integrity groups, the findings may support greater transparency in editorial practices, promote fairer and more evidence-based decision-making, and inform future policies regarding editorial board composition. The study has the potential to strengthen trust in academic publishing and improve the overall quality of research dissemination in orthopaedics.
Project Lead
Project Collaborators
Joan Miquel
Alejandra Martinez
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Other Designs: meta-research, cross-sectional, document analysis design
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Other Participants: Joan Miquel Noguera, Alejandra Martinez Rosello, Raquel Companys Berraondo, Carlos Torrens