Lupus Science and Medicine
BMJ Publishing Group · United Kingdom · Est. 1992
✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
Lupus Science & Medicine® is a global, peer-reviewed, open access lupus journal from LFA, publishing papers on all aspects of lupus and related diseases. Lupus Science & Medicine® is a global, peer reviewed, open access online journal that provides a central point for publication of basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies of all aspects of lupus and related diseases. Research on lupus will be considered from fields including, but not limited to: rheumatology, dermatology, nephrology, immunology, pediatrics, cardiology, hepatology, pulmonology, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Lupus Science and Medicine
Is Lupus Science and Medicine a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Lupus Science and Medicine: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Lupus Science and Medicine?
Lupus Science and Medicine is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. As an open alternative, its Scopus CiteScore is 6.4.
Is Lupus Science and Medicine indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Lupus Science and Medicine is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Lupus Science and Medicine?
Lupus Science & Medicine® is a global, peer-reviewed, open access lupus journal from LFA, publishing papers on all aspects of lupus and related diseases. Lupus Science & Medicine® is a global, peer reviewed, open access online journal that provides a central point for publication of basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies of all aspects of lupus and related diseases. Research on lupus will be considered from fields including, but not limited to: rheumatology, dermatology, nephrology, immunology, pediatrics, cardiology, hepatology, pulmonology, obstetrics and gynecology, and
What is the acceptance rate of Lupus Science and Medicine?
Lupus Science and Medicine lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 36%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.
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