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Journal of Rare Diseases

Springer Β· Singapore

eISSN2731-085X
SJR Q4βœ“ Scopus / SJRβœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
64
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† DOAJ-listed52
βœ“ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total64
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. Β· Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
151
days submission β†’ published
measured Β· last 19 articles Β· accept 139d
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on rare diseases, encompassing genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, and rare subtypes of common diseases. Articles discuss diagnosis, clinical presentation, management challenges, and genetic underpinnings of conditions such as skeletal dysplasias, autoimmune encephalitis, and various syndromes affecting multiple organ systems. The scope also includes the development of diagnostic tools and the impact of global health initiatives on rare disease care.

AI-summarised from recent articles Β· verify on publisher page β†’

General Information

Country / RegionSingapore
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Publishedβ€”
StatusActive
Total Publicationsβ€”
Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 Β· 67%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer
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Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2731-085X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category β€” its quartile can differ by discipline.

Drug GuidesQ4
Genetics (clinical)Q4
Health PolicyQ4
Internal MedicineQ4

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Genomics and Rare DiseasesLysosomal Storage Disorders ResearchHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeParathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMetabolism and Genetic DisordersConnective tissue disorders researchMitochondrial Function and PathologyGenetic Syndromes and ImprintingNeonatal Health and BiochemistryBiomedical Research and Pathophysiology

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Rare Diseases

Is Journal of Rare Diseases a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Rare Diseases: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 64/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Rare Diseases?

Journal of Rare Diseases is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.153.

Is Journal of Rare Diseases indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Rare Diseases is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref