Journal of Rheumatic Diseases

Aims & Scope

Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (JRD) aims to liberate patients with rheumatic diseases from the pain and disabilities that originated from the diseases by providing essential medical knowledge and safe practices.

Its scope is all aspects of rheumatic diseases, including clinical investigations and basic research.

Both human and experimental animal studies are welcome.

New findings on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases are core targets of the journal.

Its regional focus is mainly Korea, but it also welcomes submissions from researchers and physicians all over the world.

Its publication type includes original articles, reviews, case reports, clinical images, and editorials but does not exclude other types.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Macrophages and Inflammation

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Chang-Hoon, Eun Young

• The Mechanism of the NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and Pathogenic Implication in the Pathogenesis of Gout

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Seong-Kyu

• Epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Korea

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Hyoungyoung, Yoon-Kyoung

• Normality Test in Clinical Research

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Sang Gyu, Sung-Hoon

• Overview of Mendelian Randomization Analysis

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Young Ho

• Clinical Study Using Healthcare Claims Database

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Jin-Su, Chan Hee

• Axial Spondyloarthritis: Current Advances, Future Challenges

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Robert D

• Association between the Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio, and Platelet-to-lymphocyte Ratio and Rheumatoid Arthritis and their Correlations with the Disease Activity: A Meta-analysis

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Young Ho

• Updates on ankylosing spondylitis: pathogenesis and therapeutic agents

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Se Hee, Sang-Hoon

• Disentangling Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Ji-Hyoun, Sung-Eun, Dong-Jin, Shin-Seok