From Quantity to Quality: A ۱۳-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Editorial Performance and Scientific Impact in ABJS

Scientific journals are often evaluated through publication counts, citation indicators, impact factors, and rankings. However, these metrics capture only part of journal development. A journal is also an editorial system in which manuscripts are screened, reviewed, revised, and selected for inclusion in the scientific record. Examining how this system evolves over time can therefore provide insights beyond conventional bibliometric measures. The ۲۰۱۳–۲۰۲۵ editorial history of the Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery (ABJS) demonstrates a substantial transformation in submission volume, publication capacity, geographic diversity, article types, manuscript processing, and scientific visibility. The trajectory suggests three broad stages: establishment, expansion, and maturation

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ABJS ، Editorial Performance ، Scientific Impact