This journal publishes research on the statistical methods for clinical trials in rheumatology, the efficacy and safety of medications like methotrexate and Janus kinase inhibitors for rheumatic diseases, and diagnostic tools such as lung ultrasound for conditions like systemic sclerosis.
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?
1434-9949
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Times cited
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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.
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
RheumatologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Rheumatology
Scopus Categories
RheumatologyMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesSystemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchSpondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsAutoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchSystemic Sclerosis and Related DiseasesVasculitis and related conditionsInflammatory Myopathies and DermatomyositisOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsInflammasome and immune disordersGout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid