Rheumatology International is an independent journal dedicated to the global progress in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Reports on worldwide research, diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases. Covers disease management and current trends in clinical research. Features original research, editorials, letters and reviews.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
0172-8172 / 1437-160X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
N/A
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
ImmunologyQ2
Immunology and AllergyQ2
RheumatologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Rheumatology
Scopus Categories
RheumatologyImmunologyImmunology and Allergy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesSystemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchAutoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchSpondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsVasculitis and related conditions