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Five years of Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine – A new era in orthopedic publishing
*Corresponding author: Raju Vaishya, Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India. raju. vaishya@gmail.com
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How to cite this article: Vaishya R, Vaish A. Five years of Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine A new era in orthopedic publishing. J Arthrosc Surg Sports Med. 2026;7:1-2. doi: 10.25259/JASSM_56_2025
The Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine (JASSM) marks its fifth anniversary as a leading open-access, peer-reviewed platform for scholarly research in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Since its launch in 2020, JASSM has set new standards in quality, transparency, and global engagement. Its semi-annual publication schedule and commitment to editorial rigor have made it a key resource for clinicians, researchers, and educators worldwide.
GROWTH, REACH, AND INDEXING
JASSM has experienced remarkable growth, receiving a total of 275 manuscript submissions from 2020 to 2025 and publishing 84 articles. Download metrics show expanding global readership, with nearly 2 million downloads to date and peak numbers of full-text and PDF downloads in 2024. The journal’s reach extends to India, the USA, the UK, Australia, and Canada, reflecting its actual international impact. In 2025, JASSM was included in Embase and is now indexed in Google Scholar, ReadCube, CrossRef, and Portico, with applications to Clarivate (Web of Science), PubMed Central, Scopus, and the Directory of Open Access Journals underway.
EDITORIAL EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY
Acceptance rates demonstrate a commitment to excellence, ranging from 42.4% to 80.3% across different years, with an overall rejection rate of around 35%. Editorial timelines have shown steady improvement, with submission-to-acceptance times reduced from 288 days in 2022 to just over a month in 2025. These metrics point to a mature and efficient peer review system.
TOP AUTHORS AND LANDMARK PAPERS
JASSM’s influence is reflected in its most cited papers and authors, representing leaders in arthroscopy and orthopedic research. JASSM’s publications have started receiving a handsome number of citations, accruing 320 citations so far, on Google Scholar. The top ten cited publications are presented in Table 1. These top papers have shaped clinical practice and inspired future research directions.
| S. No. | Cites | Authors | Title | Publication year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | RF LaPrade et al. | Meniscal root tears: Solving the silent epidemic | 2021 |
| 2 | 21 | RF LaPrade et al. | The posterior cruciate ligament: Anatomy, biomechanics, and double-bundle reconstruction | 2021 |
| 3 | 15 | MS Dhillon et al. | History of foot and ankle arthroscopy | 2020 |
| 4 | 14 | DN Pardiwala et al. | Multiple ligament knee injuries: Clinical practice guidelines | 2021 |
| 5 | 13 | A Vaish et al. | History of regenerative medicine in the field of orthopedics | 2020 |
| 6 | 11 | J Zhang et al. | Recent advances and future trends in hip arthroscopy | 2020 |
| 7 | 11 | MFG Held et al. | Advances and trends in multiligament injuries of the knee relevant to low-resource settings | 2020 |
| 8 | 9 | RF LaPrade et al. | The posterolateral corner: Explanations and outcomes | 2021 |
| 9 | 9 | S Shukla et al. | History of hip arthroscopy | 2020 |
| 10 | 9 | A Viswanath et al. | Recent advances and future trends in wrist arthroscopy | 2020 |
Source: Google Scholar; September 09, 2025
STRATEGIC VISION AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
JASSM’s editorial board is committed to enhancing author experiences, streamlining the peer review process, and promoting innovative research in minimally invasive techniques and biologics. Important future priorities include:
Increasing publication of review and guideline papers
Fostering editorial and author diversity
Maintaining regularity and clinical relevance
Adopting emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data, to advance research impact.
JASSM’s 5-year editorial reflects not only its commitment to quality publishing but also celebrates the diversity and expertise of its editorial board, authorship, and readership, which have been instrumental in shaping the journal’s success.
DIVERSITY IN EDITORIAL BOARD AND AUTHORSHIP
The JASSM editorial board boasts a multinational panel of experts in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, ensuring balanced representation across geographies and subspecialties. Board members hail from India, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Australia, bringing global perspectives and academic rigor to peer review and editorial decisions. This diversity helps maintain high standards, fosters ethical and methodological robustness, and keeps the journal at the forefront of emerging trends in arthroscopy and sports medicine.
INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
Many leading specialists from around the world have enriched the journal’s portfolio. Key contributors include:
Renowned arthroscopic surgeons and sports medicine authorities from leading hospitals and academic institutions in the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, and India
Thought leaders such as Bruce Reider, Alberto Gobbi, Robert F LaPrade, Mats Brittberg, Vikas Khanduja, Jitendra Mangwani, Kartikeyan P Iyengar, Rajesh Botchu, and others, whose papers on various aspects of arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine are among the most cited and influential, are notable.
Editorial input and original research from emerging markets and established centers alike, promoting best practices and innovative approaches in minimally invasive surgery, rehabilitation, biologics, and patient outcomes.
WIDE AND ENGAGED READERSHIP
JASSM’s open access format and indexing have propelled rapid growth in its international readership, with high engagement from orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, trainees, and researchers in more than 40 countries. Download statistics reveal particular strength in India, North America, and the UK, but significant interest spans all continents, demonstrating the journal’s core value as a global knowledge hub.
EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY
The journal’s editorial philosophy is built on inclusiveness, actively encouraging submissions and board participation from underrepresented regions and early-career academics. Special issues on multidisciplinary topics, international collaborations, and invited guidelines reviews further expand its reach and impact, making JASSM a leader among next-generation medical journals in orthopedics and sports medicine.
This strong foundation of diverse editorial leadership, international authorship, and broad readership continues to propel JASSM’s influence while fostering global advancements in arthroscopy and sports medicine. Last but not least, we are grateful to the unwavering support of our parent organization, the Indian Arthroscopic Society.
CONCLUDING REFLECTIONS
The first 5 years of JASSM have laid a strong foundation, striking a balance between rapid growth, editorial quality, global outreach, and academic influence. With ongoing efforts to achieve broader indexation and continuous improvement, JASSM is set to remain at the forefront of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine publishing, serving as a beacon for innovative research and clinical excellence. Key contributors, ground-breaking papers, and robust readership across continents attest to the journal’s rising stature – a legacy built by the collective endeavor of the editorial board, reviewers, authors, and readers.