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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Joint Bone Spine is a bimonthly electronic international journal in rheumatology and rheumatic diseases that publishes original research articles and advances on disorders affecting the joints, bones, and spine. It subjects submitted manuscripts to peer review by international experts, excludes surgical techniques and work focused specifically on orthopedic surgery, and is indexed in major international databases.
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Subject
Rheumatology
Impact Factor
4.3
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1297-319X
eISSN
1778-7254
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access APCs: EUR 4420 for review articles, EUR 1710 for Image in Rheumatology, and EUR 3060 for other articles, excluding taxes; subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
Submission Instructions
Joint Bone Spine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with appropriate headings.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3600 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords and article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in each image caption and in the general generative AI disclosure statement.
References
References may include up to 60 entries. References must use a numbered style with citations indicated by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A combined total of tables and figures must not exceed 6. Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively in order of appearance.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with appropriate headings.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3600 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the last paragraph of the introduction stating the study question or questions, the discussion beginning with a brief highlight of the main results and explaining how they answer the study questions, and no conclusion section required. Authors must provide 1 to 6 keywords in English and submit article highlights as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in each image caption and in the general generative AI disclosure statement.
References
References may include up to 40 entries. References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the reference list in order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 authors should be followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 tables and figures in total is allowed. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted with the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must have captions, and all tables and figures must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Structured abstract should use appropriate headings to provide context or background for the research.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords, article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of up to 85 characters each submitted as a separate editable file, and disclosure of any generative AI-created images in each image caption and in the general generative AI disclosure statement.
References
References may include up to 80 entries. References must use a numbered citation style with citations indicated by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 tables and figures in total is allowed. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
Recommendations
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A condensed summary is required as the abstract for Recommendations. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. A structured abstract should provide the context or background for the research by means of appropriate headings. The abstract must cite the main database.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Submission must include 1 to 6 English keywords, article highlights as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and disclosure of any generative AI-created images in image captions and the general AI disclosure statement.
References
References may include up to 80 entries. References must use a numbered style with citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Recommendations may include up to 6 tables and figures in total. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted with the manuscript as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Structured abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2000 words. Case Reports must describe one or more patients managed by the authors, begin the discussion by stating the originality and scientific contribution of the case or cases, keep the discussion brief, and not be written as a review of the topic. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords and article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each submitted as a separate editable file, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in each image caption and in a general generative AI disclosure statement.
References
Case Reports may include up to 15 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of first appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports may include up to 3 tables and figures in total. Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, and each must have a caption.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Letters to the Editor must have no subtitle or heading. Article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each are required as a separate editable file, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in the image captions and in a general generative AI disclosure statement.
References
Letters to the Editor may include up to 10 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and for works with more than 6 authors, the first 6 authors should be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor may include up to 2 tables and figures in total. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and include captions.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. A structured abstract should provide context or background by means of appropriate headings.
Manuscript
Correspondence must not exceed 500 words. Correspondence must be a brief presentation like a Letter to the Editor and must refer to an article recently published in the journal. Manuscripts must include 1 to 6 keywords in English, and article highlights are required as 3 to 5 bullet points submitted in a separate editable file.
References
Correspondence may include up to 10 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text and listed in numerical order of appearance, with the first 6 authors listed before 'et al.' for references with more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
Correspondence may include up to 2 tables and figures in total. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
Recent Publications
Strategies to overcome the full potential of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) for the treatment of osteoarthritis and cartilage regeneration
Georges Maroun, Jean-Marc Brondello, Yves-Marie Pers
10.1016/j.jbspin.2026.106074
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Interventional radiology in bone metastases: Current concepts and perspectives
Nicolas Stacoffe, Emmanuel Mesny, Mathilde Proriol, Aurélie Fontana, Bastien Chalamet, Mohamed-Ilyess BenRejeb, Edith Bonnelye, Jean-Baptiste Pialat, Cyrille Confavreux, Emmanuel Massy
10.1016/j.jbspin.2026.106076
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Life-threatening hemorrhage from acquired factor V deficiency with non-inhibitory, hyperclearance-type antibodies successfully treated with rituximab then belimumab
Nakako Tanaka-Mabuchi, Shunichiro Hanai, Ryosuke Ito, Soichiro Kubota, Kojiro Ikeda, Mayu Yazaki, Yoshiaki Kobayashi, Junichi Takamino, Katsuhiro Takano, Masahiro Ieko, Teruto Hashiguchi, Daiki Nakagomi
10.1016/j.jbspin.2026.106077
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Comment on: « The effect of alcohol consumption on clinical outcomes and structural damage in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Joint Bone Spine. 2025 Jan;92(1):105794” by Gendron et al
Pascal Claudepierre, Laura Pina Vegas
10.1016/j.jbspin.2026.106083
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Role of the GAPDH-Mediated Glycolysis-Senescence Axis in Osteoarthritis Chondrocytes and Its Modulation by Semaglutide
Dameng Liu, Leilei Wang, Lin Zhu, Yuanhang Wang, Lijia Pei
10.1016/j.jbspin.2026.106072
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
3 days from submission to first decision; 30 days from submission to decision after review; 67 days from submission to acceptance; 7 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Joint Bone Spine using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APCs are EUR 4420 for review articles, EUR 1710 for Image in Rheumatology, and EUR 3060 for other articles, excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
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Bone and Joint Diseases
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
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Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Inflammasome and immune disorders
Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
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