As per the recently released SCIMAGO journal's rankings for 2023 (Journal Rankings on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (scimagojr.com), there are 320 journals in the list of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, with the top 10 are presented here.
Four Indian journals have featured in this list: Journal of Orthopaedics (#121), Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (#132), Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (#173), and Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Diseases (#255).
It's interesting to see the SCIMAGO journal rankings for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for 2023 and note the representation of Indian journals within this list. While it's notable that four Indian journals have made it onto the list, their positions within the ranking provide insight into their perceived impact and influence within the field compared to other international journals.
The fact that the highest-ranked Indian journal, the Journal of Orthopaedics, is positioned at #121 indicates that it is recognized for its contributions but may not yet have achieved the same level of global prominence as some of the top-ranked journals. However, being ranked within the top 200 or 300 journals in a specific field still demonstrates credibility and relevance within the academic community.
For Indian researchers and practitioners in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, these rankings can serve as a reference point for identifying reputable journals for publication and staying updated on the latest research and developments. Additionally, it highlights areas where Indian journals may seek to improve and compete more effectively on a global scale, potentially through collaborations, increased visibility, or enhancing the quality and impact of their publications.
Overall, the inclusion of Indian journals in the SCIMAGO rankings reflects the diversity and contributions of researchers and practitioners from around the world to the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, and it's encouraging to see the representation and recognition of Indian scholarship within this domain.