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Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials is a highly interdisciplinary journal focused on the applied aspects of biomaterials, including their design, development, interactions, and behavior in medical devices and other clinical applications. It serves biomaterials professionals seeking information on biomaterials applied to the human body across disciplines where medical devices are used.

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Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1552-4973
eISSN 1552-4981
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $3,570 USD / £2,550 GBP / €3,050 EUR APC for accepted Open Access articles; society members receive 20% off the full APC.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Research Articles are typically around 3000–8000 words in their entirety. The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords.
References References may be submitted in any style or format if the style is consistent throughout the manuscript. References must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Research Articles typically include 3–8 display items. Figures and tables should be embedded in the main text where they are cited, although the manuscript may also provide them as separate files. Figure and table legends for original research articles must report sample size or number of replicates, P value, the statistical test used, data presentation, and the meaning of significance symbols.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles are typically 8,000–10,000 words in their entirety. Review Articles should be divided into appropriate sections. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords, and Practitioner Points are optional and limited to no more than three key points.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Review Articles typically include 5–15 display items. Figures and tables should be embedded in the main text where they are cited, although figures are also stated to be supplied as separate files. Each table must include a title and footnotes, and figures must include legends.
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Original Research Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The main document must include up to seven keywords, and Practitioner Points are optional with no more than three key points.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be embedded in the main text where they are cited, although figures may also be supplied as separate files. Tables must include a title and footnotes, and figures must include legends beneath each image and as a complete list in the manuscript.
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Scientific Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords, and Practitioner Points are optional with no more than three key points.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text, and unpublished observations, personal communications, and submitted but unaccepted material must be cited parenthetically in the text rather than included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be embedded in the main text where they are cited, although figures must also be supplied as separate files. Tables must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be provided beneath each image during upload and as a separate section after the references in the manuscript.
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Clinical Case Study (Jbmr Part B Only)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Main document must include up to seven keywords, and Practitioner Points are optional with no more than 3 key points.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be embedded in the main text where they are referenced, although figures must also be supplied as separate files. Each table must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the references and beneath each image during upload.
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Short Research And Development Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript The main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords, and Practitioner Points are optional with no more than three key points.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text, and unpublished observations, personal communications, and submitted but unaccepted material must be cited parenthetically in the text rather than included in the numbered reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be embedded in the main text where they are cited, although figures must also be supplied as separate files. Tables must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be provided beneath each image during upload and as a separate section in the manuscript after the references.
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Recent Publications

Synthesis and Characterization of Thiol‐Ene Microparticles for Doxycycline Delivery

Chipo Chapusha, Nicholas McGowan, Paige Smith, Mary Carr, Mary E. Marquart, Jared Cobb, Amol V. Janorkar

10.1002/jbm.b.70132
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Current‐Generation Crosslinked Polyethylenes for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Mechanistic Insights Into Oxidative Stability and Antioxidant Efficiency

Yasuhito Takahashi, Toshiyuki Tateiwa, Kengo Yamamoto

10.1002/jbm.b.70134
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Quantitative Model Explaining the Competition Between Calcium Phosphate Resorption and Bone Formation in Sheep Model

Bikramjit Basu, Susantika Paik, Abhay Nagaraj, Marc Bohner

10.1002/jbm.b.70115
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Polypyrrole Incorporation Modulates the Structural, Electrochemical, and Biological Performance of Oxidized Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels

Yu‐Chun Chen, Han‐Wei Chang, Wen‐Yu Su, Ching‐Yun Chen

10.1002/jbm.b.70130
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The Combined Leukocyte‐Platelet Rich Fibrin and Chitosan Ameliorate Healing of Colon Anastomosis in a Model of Rabbit

Mohammed Albahrawy, Marwa Abass, Esam Mosbah, Walaa Awadin, Mohamed El‐Henawey, Ekramy Elmorsy, Adel Zaghloul, Gamal Karrouf

10.1002/jbm.b.70129
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 4 days, median submission to acceptance is 147 days, and median acceptance to publication is 16 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required when submitting an article previously published on a preprint server and should include a link to the preprint.

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What are the publication costs?

$3,570 USD / £2,550 GBP / €3,050 EUR APC for accepted Open Access articles. Society members receive 20% off the full APC.

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Research Topics

Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Dental materials and restorations Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Orthopedic Infections and Treatments 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Wound Healing and Treatments Titanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties Polymer Surface Interaction Studies Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Silk-based biomaterials and applications Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies Dental Erosion and Treatment Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications Advanced materials and composites Hemostasis and retained surgical items