Open Access at The Orthopaedic Standard
The Orthopaedic Standard is published by Pantheon Academic under a fully open-access model, reflecting our commitment to equitable knowledge dissemination. All articles are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication—no embargo, no barriers.
This model supports the global orthopaedic community by ensuring that research findings are accessible to surgeons, researchers, educators, trainees, and policymakers without restriction. Our approach aligns with global mandates for open science and maximizes the impact and visibility of your work.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To sustain our open-access operations and maintain rigorous publication standards, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of [$950] is applied for each accepted article. This fee supports:
- Editorial Management: Efficient and transparent peer review coordinated by field experts.
- Production Services: High-quality typesetting, formatting, metadata tagging, and digital archiving.
- Global Dissemination: Immediate availability of your research through indexing and sharing networks.
Waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-resource settings or institutional partners. Pantheon Academic is committed to supporting equity in publishing.
Licensing and Rights
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits:
- Unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium.
- Proper attribution to the original authors and the source.
- Inclusion of content in derivative works, teaching materials, or guidelines.
Authors retain full copyright of their work. Pantheon Academic ensures that your intellectual contributions are both protected and empowered.
Why Publish with The Orthopaedic Standard?
- Broad Reach: Your research is discoverable and accessible globally without paywalls.
- High Impact: Open articles are read and cited more frequently, improving academic visibility and real-world clinical uptake.
- Rapid and Rigorous Review: Managed by experienced orthopaedic editors and expert reviewers.
- Author-Centric Services: Streamlined submission platform, responsive support, and transparent workflows.
- Indexing and Preservation: All content is permanently archived and submitted to major repositories and databases.
By choosing The Orthopaedic Standard, you contribute to a more accessible and equitable future in orthopaedic knowledge. We invite you to partner with us in advancing the science and practice of musculoskeletal care through open, credible, and globally shared research.