The Orthopaedic Standard

Manuscripts must be submitted via our web-based submission system, in Microsoft Word format. Submissions sent via email will not be considered.

Submission Checklist

Before submitting, please ensure that:

• Your manuscript follows the formatting and structure guidelines.
• All authors and affiliations are listed correctly on the title page.
• You have included an abstract (if required).
• Figures, tables, and supplementary materials are correctly formatted.
• References include DOI links where available.
• You have uploaded all necessary supporting documents, such as reporting guideline checklists and ethics approval statements.

We accept the following types of submissions:

• Original Articles (Max 5000 words) – Reports of new research, including Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Review Articles (Max 6000 words) – Comprehensive analyses of existing research on a specific topic. May be systematic or narrative.
• Case Reports (Max 2500 words) – Detailed reports of unique or educational clinical cases.
• Short Communications (Max 2000 words) – Concise research findings of significant interest.
• Letters to the Editor (Max 1000 words) – Commentary or response to published articles.
• Educational Materials (Max 4000 words) – Teaching tools, instructional guides, or best-practice approaches.
• Interesting Images (Max 500 words) – High-quality images with explanatory notes highlighting rare or educational findings.

Word count excludes abstract, references, tables, and figure captions.

Your submission should include the following documents:

1. Title Page

• Title (clear, concise, and relevant)
• Word count
• Full names and affiliations of all authors
• Corresponding author details (name, email, phone, ORCID ID)
• Conflict of interest statement
• Funding information
• Acknowledgments
• Ethics approval statement (if applicable)
• Data sharing statement (if applicable)

2. Blinded Manuscript

• For Original Articles: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
• For Case Reports: Background, Case Presentation, Discussion.
• For Reviews: Introduction, Methodology (for systematic reviews), Thematic Sections, Conclusion.
• References: Numbered sequentially using square brackets [1], [2], etc. Include DOI where available.

Tables and Figures

• Submit each table and figure in a separate Word document file.
• Provide clear headings and captions.
• Cite all tables and figures in the main text.

Supplementary Material

• Additional data (e.g., extended datasets, protocols, multimedia files) can be submitted separately.
• If lengthy, include a cover page and table of contents.

Plagiarism & Originality

• Manuscripts must be original and not be published or being considered elsewhere.
• All submissions will be checked for plagiarism
• Articles with excessive similarity to existing work will be rejected.

Research Ethics & Compliance

• Human & Animal Studies: Must include an ethics approval statement from an institutional review board (IRB) or equivalent.
• Informed Consent: Required for studies involving human participants.
• Clinical Trials: Must be registered in an approved public trial registry.

Authorship & Contributions

• All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research.
• Use the ICMJE authorship criteria to determine appropriate authorship.
• Changes to authorship after submission require justification and approval.

Conflicts of Interest

• All authors must declare any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence their research.

Authors should follow appropriate reporting guidelines based on their study type:

• CONSORT for randomized trials
• PRISMA for systematic reviews
• STROBE for observational studies
• CARE for case reports

The checklist must be submitted alongside your manuscript. Visit the Equator Network for more details.

Double-Blind Peer Review

• Author and reviewer identities are anonymized.
• Manuscripts are assessed by at least two independent reviewers.
• The review process typically takes 14 days, but timelines may vary.

Revisions

• If revisions are required, authors will receive detailed feedback.
• Revisions should be submitted within 14-21 days, with a point-by-point response to reviewer comments.

Appeals

• Authors who disagree with editorial decisions may submit a formal appeal with justification.
• Appeals will be reviewed by the editorial board.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support open access publishing, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of [$950] applies upon acceptance. This fee covers:

• ✔️ Peer review and editorial support
• ✔️ High-quality publication and indexing
• ✔️ Global dissemination of research

Waivers and discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries.

Licensing & Copyright

• Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing broad distribution while crediting the original authors.
• Authors retain full copyright of their work.

Corrections & Retractions

• If errors are identified post-publication, authors should notify the editorial office.
• Corrections or retractions will be handled per COPE guidelines.

Data Availability

• Authors are encouraged to share raw data or analysis scripts in public repositories where possible.

Promoting Your Article

• Share on social media using provided journal links.
• Distribute to colleagues via email or institutional repositories.
• Request press releases for high-impact studies.

For submission support, policy clarifications, or general inquiries, contact our editorial office at support@pantheonacademic.com.

We look forward to your submission!