Journal of Clinical Rheumatology

Aims & Scope

JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology the peer-reviewed, bimonthly journal that rheumatologists asked for.

Each issue contains practical information on patient care in a clinically oriented, easy-to-read format.

Our commitment is to timely, relevant coverage of the topics and issues shaping current practice.

We pack each issue with original articles, case reports, reviews, brief reports, expert commentary, letters to the editor, and more.

This is where you'll find the answers to tough patient management issues as well as the latest information about technological advances affecting your practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.608

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9538

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1119

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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
• Web of Science

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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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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.

• The Visual Analogue Scale Versus Numerical Rating Scale in Measuring Pain Severity and Predicting Disability in Low Back Pain

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Tarek Saad, Rehab

• The Incidence of Fibromyalgia and Its Associated Comorbidities

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Peter T., Gregory A., Flo L., Spencer S., Kurt T., Lisa H., Joseph L.

• Sympathetic Nervous System Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Interstitial Cystitis

  Citation: 184

  Authors: Laura-Aline, Tania, Angélica, Mario, Manuel

• Immunologic Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Gary S.

• Control of Periodontal Infection Reduces the Severity of Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Mhd Khaldoun, Nabil F., Judith M., J, Ali D.

• Serum Urate Levels and Gout Flares

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Chaitanya A., Pankaj A., H Ralph, Wenya, Kathleen K., Alan W.

• Social Media in the Times of COVID-19

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Ashish, Latika

• The Sensitivity and Specificity of the Slump and the Straight Leg Raising Tests in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Javid, Halit, Halil, Sadk

• The Experience and Impact of Living With Gout

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Karen, Peter, Jane, Phillip, Nicola

• Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Gout

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Aarti, H Ralph, Janet E., Gilda M.

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