The Journal of Rheumatology focuses on the study and management of rheumatic diseases. Recent articles highlight research in psoriatic arthritis, including disease activity assessment, imaging techniques, and classification criteria. Other topics include systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and giant cell arteritis. The journal also covers adverse drug reactions, particularly those related to hydroxychloroquine and statins, and explores the application of technology and artificial intelligence in rheumatology research and practice.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
RheumatologyQ1
ImmunologyQ2
Immunology and AllergyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Rheumatology
Scopus Categories
ImmunologyRheumatologyImmunology and Allergy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesSpondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsSystemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchAutoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchSystemic Sclerosis and Related DiseasesPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisVasculitis and related conditionsGout, Hyperuricemia, Uric AcidOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsInflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis