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Bone

BONE is an interdisciplinary forum for the rapid publication of original articles and reviews on basic, translational, and clinical aspects of bone and mineral metabolism, including rare bone diseases. The journal also encourages submissions on interactions of bone with other organ systems, with particular attention to artificial intelligence and experimental studies applied to clinical practice.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 8756-3282
eISSN 1873-2763
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3830 for all articles, excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Bone accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be concise and factual.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, and authors must declare the use of generative AI tools upon submission.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract must be provided. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Keywords in English must be provided, highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, and declared generative AI use must be included upon submission.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript.
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Registered Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be concise and factual.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, and generative AI use must be declared upon submission.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures and artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Registered Report Stage I

Cover Letter Required. It must provide a brief overview of the scientific basis for the study and its expected contribution, and include feasibility and approvals information such as secured or available funding, ethical approvals, availability of equipment and expertise, plus an anticipated timeline for completing the study if accepted.
Abstract Required. Unstructured.
Manuscript It must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections and include an Introduction with a brief but comprehensive background review and stated aims and hypotheses, plus a Methods section describing the proposed sample, procedures, analysis pipeline, pre-processing steps, planned analyses, statistical power or Bayesian equivalent, and an ethics statement at the end of Methods. It must include 1 to 7 English keywords, a title formatted as "<Insert title> [Registered Report - stage I]", and, if data are to be shared publicly, an indication of where the data will be stored.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and all files including artwork, supplementary materials, tables, footnotes, and captions must be uploaded.
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Registered Report Stage Ii

Cover Letter Required. The cover letter must state whether the protocol was followed exactly as agreed, explain any deviations and when they were agreed with the journal and why they occurred, indicate where raw data can be found if deposited in a public repository, and include a brief overview of the scientific basis for the study and its contribution to the field for studies published only as stage II with Elsevier.
Abstract Required. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections and, for Registered Report Stage II, must include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. A brief cover letter is required, the title must follow the Registered Report Stage II format, the Introduction must reference the stage I protocol, the Methods must summarize the stage I methods and note any deviations, the manuscript must indicate where raw data can be found if relevant, the Methods must end with an ethics statement when appropriate, funding body details must be given, and CRediT roles must be acknowledged.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript.
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Rapid Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, and generative AI use must be declared upon submission.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and all files including artwork, tables, captions, and supplementary materials must be uploaded.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Keywords in English are required, generative AI use must be declared upon submission, and case reports always require consent.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract must be provided. A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A graphical abstract, highlights, 1 to 7 English keywords, and a generative AI use declaration must be included.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s8756-3282(26)00334-0
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The effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on fracture incidence in an aging population — The Finnish vitamin D trial

Toni Rikkonen, Sari Hantunen, Heikki Kröger, Christel Lamberg-Allardt, JoAnn E. Manson, Tarja Nurmi, Marjo Tuppurainen, Ari Voutilainen, Tomi-Pekka Tuomainen, Jyrki K. Virtanen

10.1016/j.bone.2026.118081
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s8756-3282(26)00289-9
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Patient-specific zebrafish models reveal a complex phenotypic spectrum in NBAS-associated atypical osteogenesis imperfecta

Daniel A. Baird, Sookyung Seo, Zuzanna Matelowska, Karthick Navin Mohandass, Alagumeenal Subramanian Annamalai, Aynour Abouelkhair, Myar Zafar, Nurhaziqah Supari, Sarah Baxendale, Catherine A. Loynes, Freek van Eeden, Meena Balasubramanian

10.1016/j.bone.2026.118129
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Bound and pore water contributions to fracture in lateral femoral cortex: MRI-based extended finite element and fuzzy approximation modeling

Ashkan Sedigh, Nada Kamona, Brandon C. Jones, Brian-Tinh Vu, Christiana L. Cottrell, Alyssa Rosen, Chamith S. Rajapakse, Ani Ural

10.1016/j.bone.2026.118131
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days. The journal follows single anonymized review with initial editorial assessment and, if suitable, review by a minimum of two reviewers.

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Is a cover letter required?

A brief cover letter is required for stage I and stage II submissions. Stage I cover letter should include the scientific case, feasibility and approvals, and an anticipated timeline. Stage II cover letter should state whether the protocol was followed exactly and explain any deviations, including when they were agreed and why.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication requires an APC of USD 3830 per article, excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Bone health and osteoporosis research Bone health and treatments Bone Metabolism and Diseases Bone and Joint Diseases Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Vitamin D Research Studies Bone fractures and treatments Hip and Femur Fractures Connective tissue disorders research Bone and Dental Protein Studies Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Bone Tissue Engineering Materials TGF-β signaling in diseases Estrogen and related hormone effects Human auditory perception and evaluation Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Alkaline Phosphatase Research Studies Nutrition and Health in Aging Hip disorders and treatments Body Composition Measurement Techniques Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Educational Robotics and Engineering

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