Archives of Rheumatology

Aims & Scope

The Archives of Rheumatology is an official journal of the Turkish League Against Rheumatism (TLAR) and is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December.

It publishes original work on all aspects of rheumatology and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

The priority of the Archives of Rheumatology is to publish high-quality original research articles, especially in inflammatory rheumatic disorders.

In addition to research articles, brief reports, reviews, editorials, letters to the editor can also be published.

It is an independent peer-reviewed international journal printed in English.

Manuscripts are refereed by a "double-blind peer-reviewed" process for both referees and authors.

Editorial Board of the Archives of Rheumatology works under the principles of The World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the International Council of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.428

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13155

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	298

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Cathepsin G and Its Role in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Siming

• A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence of Biopsy-Proven Lupus Nephritis

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Hong

• Comparison of Efficiency Between Corticosteroid and Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapies in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Ece

• Diagnostic Delay in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Related Factors and Prognostic Outcomes

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Sasan

• Comparison of Effects of Leukocyte-Rich and Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma on Pain and Functionality in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Melek

• Bee Venom and Hesperidin Effectively Mitigate Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis Via Immunomodulation and Enhancement of Antioxidant Defense System

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Osama

• Effectiveness of Ultrasound Therapy on Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius: Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Mustafa Aziz

• Kinesiophobia Levels in Fibromyalgia Syndrome and the Relationship Between Pain, Disease Activity, Depression

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Burhan Fatih, Mazlum Serdar

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Kinesiology Taping in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Banu

• Single versus multi-dose intra-articular injection of platelet rich plasma in early stages of osteoarthritis of the knee: A single-blind, randomized, superiority trial

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Koushik, Rajkumar, Abhishek, Prakash

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