Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research, a leading forum for new research in the bone and muscle field, has recognized the authors of its 10 most highly cited papers of 2020/2021 and of the past decade with Certificates of Publishing Excellence.

Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal that explores the biochemical, biophysical, molecular, and genetic determinants of the structure, function, and metabolism of bone, and other musculoskeletal tissues. The journal publishes high-quality preclinical and translational research on these topics as well as clinical research and expert reviews which promote a greater understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of bone disease and musculoskeletal interactions.

The journal Editors-in-Chief, Professors Stuart Ralston and René Rizzoli have recognized the authors of Calcified Tissue International’s top-cited papers of 2020-2021 and of the past 10 years, with Certificates of Publishing Excellence:

“We are very proud of the journal’s growing impact factor and wish to show our appreciation to the authors of the ten most highly cited papers of the past two years and of the past decade. These exceptional research papers and expert reviews have contributed to the journal’s growing impact and reputation as a forum of choice for the publication of new research. Also, as reflected in the rankings, a unique feature is the journal’s many excellent and well-curated topical issues featuring invited reviews by the world’s leading experts. We thank all the authors for their exceptional contributions.”

Over the past decade, the journal’s impact factor has increased by 57% percent, and is now 4.333, placing it 56th of 145 journals in the category Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Read and share the journal's ten most highly cited papers published in 2020/2021

• Vitamin D Deficiency: Defining, Prevalence, Causes, and Strategies of Addressing
  Kevin D. Cashman, Calcif Tissue Int 106, 14–29 (2020)
• Vitamin D, Autoimmune Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Stephanie R. Harrison, Danyang Li, Louisa E. Jeffery, et al., Calcif Tissue Int 106,  58–75 (2020)
• Models of Osteoarthritis: Relevance and New Insights
  Hasmik Jasmine Samvelyan, David Hughes, Craig Stevens & Katherine Ann Staines, Calcif Tissue Int 109, 243–256 (2021)
• Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia
  Pablo Florenzano, Iris R. Hartley, Macarena Jimenez, et al., Calcif Tissue Int 108, 128–142 (2021) 
• Exosomes Secreted by Young Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote New Bone Formation During Distraction Osteogenesis in Older Rats
  Yachao Jia, Shuo Qiu, Jia Xu, Qinglin Kang & Yimin Chai, Calcif Tissue Int 106, 509–517 (2020)
• Vitamin D Measurement, the Debates Continue, New Analytes Have Emerged, Developments Have Variable Outcomes
  William D. Fraser, Jonathan C. Y. Tang, John J. Dutton & Inez Schoenmakers, Calcif Tissue Int 106, 3–13 (2020)
• Cross-Sectional Associations Between Dietary Antioxidant Vitamins C, E and Carotenoid Intakes and Sarcopenic Indices in Women Aged 18–79 Years
  A. A. Welch, A. Jennings, E. Kelaiditi, J. Skinner & C. J. Steves, Calcif Tissue Int 106, 331–342 (2020)
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is Associated with Increased Risk of Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisPanagiotis Anagnostis, Nifon K. Gkekas, Charoula Achilla, et al., Calcif Tissue Int 107, 453–463 (2020)
• Evaluation of a Panel of MicroRNAs that Predicts Fragility Fracture Risk: A Pilot Study
  Aurélie Ladang, Charlotte Beaudart, Médéa Locquet, et al., Calcif Tissue Int 106, 239–247 (2020)
• Phosphate Metabolism in Health and Disease
  Munro Peacock, Calcif Tissue Int 108, 3–15 (2021)

Read and share the journal's ten most highly cited papers published between 2012-2021

• Molecular Mechanisms of Vitamin D Action
  Mark R. Haussler, G. Kerr Whitfield, Ichiro Kaneko, et al., Calcif Tissue Int 92, 77–98 (2013)
• Skeletal Muscle: A Brief Review of Structure and Function
  Walter R. Frontera &  Julien Ochala, Calcif Tissue Int 96, 183–195 (2015)
• Osteocytes: Master Orchestrators of Bone
  Mitchell B. Schaffler, Wing-Yee Cheung, Robert Majeska & Oran Kennedy, Calcif Tissue Int 94,  5–24 (2014)
• Quality of Life in Sarcopenia and Frailty
  René Rizzoli, Jean-Yves Reginster, Jean-François Arnal, et al., Calcif Tissue Int 93, 101–120 (2013)
• The Role of Phosphatases in the Initiation of Skeletal Mineralization
  José Luis Millán, Calcif Tissue Int 93, 299–306 (2013)
• Vascular Calcification: An Update on Mechanisms and Challenges in Treatment
  Meiting Wu, Cameron Rementer & Cecilia M. Giachelli, Calcif Tissue Int 93, 365–373 (2013)
• Osteocyte-Driven Bone Remodeling
  Teresita Bellido, Calcif Tissue Int 94,  25–34 (2014)
• Vitamin D and Its Role in Skeletal Muscle
  Lisa Ceglia & Susan S. Harris, Calcif Tissue Int 92, 151–162 (2013)
• Alkaline Phosphatase and Hypophosphatasia
  José Luis Millán & Michael P. Whyte, Calcif Tissue Int 98, 398–416 (2016)
• Involvement of WNT/β-catenin Signaling in the Treatment of Osteoporosis
  Maurizio Rossini, Davide Gatti & Silvano Adami, Calcif Tissue Int 93, 121–132 (2013)

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About Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research
Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research is a peer-reviewed journal which publishes original preclinical, translational and clinical research, and reviews concerning the structure and function of bone, and other musculoskeletal tissues in living organisms, as well as clinical studies of musculoskeletal disease. It includes studies of cell biology, molecular biology, intracellular signalling, and physiology, as well as research into the hormones, cytokines and other mediators that influence the musculoskeletal system. The journal also publishes clinical studies of relevance to bone disease, mineral metabolism, muscle function, and musculoskeletal interactions. https://www.springer.com/journal/223

Editors in Chief: Stuart Ralston and René Rizzoli; Musculoskeletal Research Section Editor: Roger Fielding.

About IOF
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the world's largest nongovernmental organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases. IOF members, including committees of scientific researchers as well as more than 300 patient, medical and research organizations, work together to make fracture prevention and healthy mobility a worldwide heath care priority. https://www.osteoporosis.foundation  @iofbonehealth