Newswise — The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), published by The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, will be undergoing a title change within the next 5 years.
The title “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” (JBJS) is owned by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc, publishers of JBJS (American Volume), and has been licensed to the British Volume since its inception in 1948. For over 60 years, the two publications have marketed and distributed their journals together building a long-standing reputation of editorial excellence within the Orthopaedic community.
However, the publishing landscape is constantly changing and it is important that the two Volumes have clarity and autonomy to build and grow in their own direction. It has therefore been decided that this agreement will come to an end in 2015 and JBJS (British Volume) will seek a new title to advance the journal.
Peter Richardson, the recently appointed Managing Director of The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, will commence his position in October to lead the Society through this transition. Peter comes with a wealth of experience in medical publishing, having spent the last 13 years directing the publishing arm of the Royal Society of Medicine, RSM Press, where he has led a significant expansion and development of their journals programme.
‘I am delighted to be joining The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery at such an exciting time, and with an excellent team already in place. There are many opportunities to embrace, particularly the increasing importance of digital editions and international access. In planning for future growth, a new title will help both volumes of JBJS take advantage of these opportunities and respond to the growing needs of our orthopaedic community.’ Peter Richardson
The highly regarded editorial quality, style and peer-reviewing process of JBJS (British Volume) will remain completely unchanged despite the change in title. Editor, James Scott MA, FRCS, has seen the journal expand considerably over the last few years. This is reflected in the consistent rise in submissions and the growing number of specialist reviewers worldwide. The journal’s Impact Factor has also experienced a sharp leap upwards, of 20%, in the most recent Citation reports.*
With the fast pace in digital and online development, combined with the growing needs and expectations from our users for high quality content that is instant and easy to digest, it is essential that we provide information in familiar, efficient and innovative ways. We are ready to embrace these challenges and will continue to place education at the forefront of everything we do.
Further announcements about JBJS (Br)’s new title will be made in due course. Meanwhile all business relations with the journal will continue as usual, including the close working relationship with JBJS (American Volume).
Notes for Editors:• The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery – British Volume is a world leading orthopaedic journal with an Impact Factor of 2.655, ranked 6th in Orthopaedics in the Thomson Reuters Citation Reports*• JBJS (Br) publishes twelve issues a year of high-quality, peer-reviewed research, overseen by an international Editorial Board and a panel of 700 reviewers worldwide, led by Editor James Scott. The journal has a rejection rate of 85% and receives over 1650 submissions a year.• The Journal was first published in 1948 by The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, a registered charity (No. 209299), with the object for the advancement and improvement of education in orthopaedic surgery and allied branches of surgery and the diffusion of knowledge of new and improved methods of teaching and practising orthopaedic surgery in all its branches• Visit www.jbjs.org.uk for further information or contact Lucy Stephenson ([email protected]) from British office or Michelle Hache ([email protected]) from American office.
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