Rheumatology and Therapy is an international, open access, peer reviewed, rapid publication journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality clinical (all phases), observational, real-world and health outcomes research around the discovery, development, and use of rheumatologic therapies.
Studies relating to diagnosis, pharmacoeconomics, public health, quality of life, and patient care, management, and education are also welcomed.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile idiopathic/rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, axial spondyloarthritis, Pompe’s disease, inflammatory joint conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, systemic sclerosis, and fibromyalgia.
The journal is of interest to a broad audience of healthcare professionals and publishes original research, reviews, case reports, trial protocols, communications and letters.
The journal is read by a global audience and receives submissions from all over the world.
Rheumatology and Therapy will consider all scientifically sound research be it positive, confirmatory or negative data.
Submissions are welcomed whether they relate to an international and/or a country-specific audience, something that is crucially important when researchers are trying to target more specific patient populations.
This inclusive approach allows the journal to assist in the dissemination of all scientifically and ethically sound research.
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Total Docs. (latest)
77
Total Docs. (3 years)
319
Total Refs.
2,851
Total Citations (3 years)
932
Citable Docs. (3 years)
304
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
2.97
Ref. / Doc.
37.03
% Female
43.1%
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Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 43.1% |
Male: 56.9%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)2.97
Average
References / Doc.37.03
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)95.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Rheumatology and Therapy?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Rheumatology and Therapy has an SJR of 0.991 and is ranked Q2.
What is the SJR and quartile of Rheumatology and Therapy?
Rheumatology and Therapy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.991 and its best quartile is Q2.
What is the H-index of Rheumatology and Therapy?
The H-index of Rheumatology and Therapy is 47, meaning 47 of its articles have each been cited at least 47 times.
Is Rheumatology and Therapy indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Rheumatology and Therapy is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).