Membership Program

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

Join a distinguished global network of orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, musculoskeletal researchers, sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and clinical scientists dedicated to advancing osteoarthritis research, cartilage regeneration, joint preservation, and musculoskeletal health treatment through innovative evidence-based methodologies, translational medicine approaches, and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration.

45% APC Savings

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Why Choose Our Global Orthopedic Research Community?

The Journal of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage provides exclusive membership benefits to orthopedic researchers, rheumatology specialists, musculoskeletal scientists, physical medicine physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare professionals advancing joint health, cartilage repair, and degenerative joint disease research worldwide.

Reduced Article Processing Charges

Members receive up to 45% discount on publication fees for all accepted manuscripts, making osteoarthritis and cartilage research accessible to academic medical centers, orthopedic surgery departments, clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, research universities, sports medicine facilities, and independent investigators worldwide conducting groundbreaking joint health research.

Unlimited Manuscript Submissions

Submit unlimited research manuscripts annually with comprehensive double-blind peer review from leading orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, cartilage biologists, sports medicine specialists, and musculoskeletal specialists ensuring the highest scientific standards, methodological rigor, and clinical relevance for all submissions.

Global Research Visibility and Impact

Your osteoarthritis research reaches orthopedic departments, rheumatology clinics, rehabilitation centers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers worldwide through our comprehensive global indexing network and open access publishing platform.

Professional Recognition Certificate

Receive an official membership certificate and digital credentials recognizing your commitment to advancing osteoarthritis knowledge for grant applications, research funding proposals, tenure reviews, clinical appointments, academic promotions, and professional portfolio documentation throughout your career.

Select Your Ideal Membership Level Today

Flexible membership options designed for orthopedic researchers, rheumatology fellows, orthopedic surgery residents, graduate students, academic institutions, rehabilitation hospitals, sports medicine centers, clinical research organizations, and medical device companies advancing osteoarthritis treatment, cartilage regeneration, joint preservation, and degenerative joint disease research.

Individual Researcher

$1,000/year

Designed for orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, musculoskeletal researchers, and clinical investigators. Receive significant discounts on Article Processing Charges, expedited peer review, and premium editorial support services.

45% APC Discount Unlimited Submissions Priority Review Member Certificate

Early Career

Student / Fellow

$500/year

Perfect for orthopedic surgery residents, rheumatology fellows, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. Submit a recommendation letter from your program director or academic supervisor for membership eligibility verification.

30% APC Discount Unlimited Submissions Student Certificate Career Foundation

Organizations

Institutional

$2,500+/year

Ideal for university orthopedic departments, rheumatology research centers, academic medical centers, sports medicine institutes, and rehabilitation hospitals with multiple researchers requiring institutional publishing agreements and centralized billing.

45% APC Discount 1-21+ Users Centralized Billing Institutional Recognition

Industry

Corporate

$5,000/year

Tailored for pharmaceutical companies, orthopedic device manufacturers, biologics companies, regenerative medicine firms, and clinical trial organizations developing osteoarthritis treatments, cartilage repair products, and joint health therapeutics.

45% APC Discount 10-15 Articles/Year Corporate Recognition Special Issue Invitations

Member APC Pricing Comparison

Standard Rate

$6,300

Member Rate

$3,465

You Save

$2,835

How to Become a Journal Member

Begin your membership journey with these straightforward steps and start publishing your groundbreaking osteoarthritis and cartilage research to our global network of orthopedic specialists, rheumatology experts, sports medicine physicians, and musculoskeletal investigators studying joint health and degenerative conditions.

Choose Your Tier

Select the membership level that best aligns with your orthopedic research needs, current career stage, institutional requirements, budget considerations, and long-term publication goals for osteoarthritis, cartilage, and joint health research.

Submit Application

Email [email protected] with your full name, academic credentials, institutional affiliation, department, complete mailing address, research focus area, and preferred journal for membership application consideration.

Start Publishing

Receive your official membership certificate and welcome package and begin submitting manuscripts immediately to our expert editorial board of orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists for comprehensive double-blind peer review and publication consideration.

Frequently Asked Membership Questions

Find answers to common questions about membership benefits, publication process, peer review timelines, submission guidelines, and manuscript requirements for osteoarthritis and cartilage researchers worldwide.

What research areas are covered by this journal?

The Journal welcomes original research on osteoarthritis pathophysiology, cartilage biology and regeneration, joint biomechanics, synovial inflammation, articular surface repair, chondrocyte cell therapy, stem cell and regenerative treatments, surgical interventions including arthroplasty, physical therapy rehabilitation approaches, and pharmaceutical therapeutics for degenerative joint diseases and musculoskeletal conditions.

Can I upgrade my membership tier during my subscription period?

Yes, members can upgrade their tier at any time during their active subscription period. Contact our dedicated membership services team to seamlessly transition between individual, student, institutional, or corporate tiers with prorated fees applied toward your upgraded membership level and benefits.

What is the typical peer review timeline for manuscripts?

Our rigorous double-blind peer review process typically completes within 4-6 weeks, with members receiving priority processing and expedited editorial decisions. Our distinguished editorial board includes leading orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, cartilage biologists, and musculoskeletal researchers who ensure thorough scientific evaluation and constructive feedback.

Are clinical trial and case study submissions accepted?

Absolutely. We actively encourage submissions of randomized controlled clinical trials, prospective observational studies, case series, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and detailed case reports on osteoarthritis treatment outcomes, joint replacement surgical techniques, and comprehensive rehabilitation protocols.

How does open access benefit orthopedic researchers?

Open access ensures your research reaches orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, physical therapists, sports medicine specialists, pharmaceutical developers, medical device companies, and patients worldwide without subscription barriers, accelerating clinical translation, treatment innovation, and therapeutic advancement for joint diseases and degenerative conditions.

What member support services are available?

Members receive professional language editing, manuscript formatting assistance, figure and table preparation, statistical consultation, reference formatting services, methodology review, and expedited customer support from our editorial team throughout their entire membership period.

Important Membership Renewal Guidelines and Policy

Keep your membership active to maintain uninterrupted access to all exclusive publication benefits, APC discounts, priority peer review processing, and editorial support services.

10% Early Renewal Discount

No Benefit Carryover

Renew Before Expiration

Advance Joint Health Research Today

Join the global community of orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, musculoskeletal researchers, cartilage biologists, sports medicine specialists, rehabilitation experts, and clinical investigators advancing osteoarthritis treatment, cartilage regeneration, joint preservation, and musculoskeletal health outcomes. Start publishing your groundbreaking research with discounted APC rates today.

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