The Journal of Baltaliman? (JoB) is the scientific, peer-reviewed, and open-access periodical of ?stanbul Metin Sabanc? Baltaliman? Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital. As of 2025, the journal is published quarterly, in March, June, September, and December. The publication languages are Turkish and English.

The journal aims to contribute scientifically to all fields of medicine related to orthopedics and musculoskeletal system disorders, primarily through original clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, review articles, and letters to the editor.

All publication expenses are covered by ?stanbul Metin Sabanc? Baltaliman? Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital. For advertising requests, the Editorial Office should be contacted. Advertising materials may be published only with the approval of the Editor-in-Chief.

The opinions expressed in the articles published in the journal belong solely to the authors, and ?stanbul Metin Sabanc? Baltaliman? Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, the editors, the editorial board, or the publisher cannot be held responsible for these opinions.

All published content is freely accessible. Printed copies are distributed free of charge to the academic units within ?stanbul Metin Sabanc? Baltaliman? Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital and to relevant institutions.

The target audience of the journal includes researchers, specialists, and healthcare professionals working in all medical disciplines, particularly orthopedics and traumatology.

Publication and Ethical Standards
The editorial and publication processes of the Journal of Baltaliman? are conducted in accordance with the following international institutional principles:

ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)

COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)

WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)

CSE (Council of Science Editors)

EASE (European Association of Science Editors)

NISO (National Information Standards Organization)

The Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing are adopted.