Journal of Rheumatology

Aims & Scope

First published in 1974, The Journal of Rheumatology is a monthly international serial edited by Earl D.

Silverman.

The Journal features peer-reviewed research articles on clinical subjects from scientists working in rheumatology and related fields, with the support of our esteemed Editorial Committee and Editorial Board.

According to The Canadian Essential Journal Study, The Journal of Rheumatology is ranked among the top 3 essential publications for rheumatology.

In fact, 74% of rheumatologists consider The Journal of Rheumatology an essential journal, making it the top journal in the specialty.

The Journal of Rheumatology publishes timely clinical research papers every month, both in print and online.

With thousands of citations per year, The Journal of Rheumatology’s influence and reach extends to over 3600 subscribers globally and to all active members of the Canadian Rheumatology Association, including rheumatology residents and trainees.

Since it was established over 40 years ago, The Journal of Rheumatology’s content remains highly relevant to rheumatologists because of the emphasis on continuity while embracing innovation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.135

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	201

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3921

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2043

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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 Immunology and Microbiology and 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.

• Fibromyalgia Criteria and Severity Scales for Clinical and Epidemiological Studies: A Modification of the ACR Preliminary Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia

  Citation: 1186

  Authors: FREDERICK, DANIEL J., MARY-ANN, DON L., WINFRIED, ROBERT S., PHILIP, ANTHONY S., I. JON, JOHN B.

• Rates of Total Joint Replacement in the United States: Future Projections to 2020–2040 Using the National Inpatient Sample

  Citation: 920

  Authors: Jasvinder A., Shaohua, Lang, John D.

• YouTube for Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis — A Wakeup Call?

  Citation: 637

  Authors: ABHA G., SIDDHARTH, PREET PAUL

• Toward New Classification Criteria for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: First Steps, Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization International Consensus

  Citation: 417

  Authors: Alberto, Angelo, Tadej, Michael W., Ruben, Ruben, Norman T., Raju, Ronald M., Daniel J., Ross E., Carol A., Nico M., Angela, Nicolino

• The Interleukin 1β Pathway in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis

  Citation: 343

  Authors: MASSOUD, JIAN Q.

• Mycophenolate Mofetil Improves Lung Function in Connective Tissue Disease-associated Interstitial Lung Disease

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Aryeh, Kevin K., Roland M., Stephen K., Gregory P., Evans R., Tristan J., Mahalakshmi, Richard T., Amy L., Joshua J., Jeffrey J.

• Minimal Clinically Important Difference in the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire

  Citation: 295

  Authors: ROBERT M., ANDREW G., JOSEPH C., GERGANA, ALESIA B.

• Low Molecular Weight Heparin and Aspirin for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Results from the Randomized, Controlled HepASA Trial

  Citation: 293

  Authors: CARL A., KAREN A., CHRISTINE A., MARK R., JEFF S., GILLIAN A., JOHN C., JON, MICHAEL

• Anakinra for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 290

  Authors: MARTY, JASVINDER A.

• RAPID3 (Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3), a Rheumatoid Arthritis Index Without Formal Joint Counts for Routine Care: Proposed Severity Categories Compared to Disease Activity Score and Clinical Disease Activity Index Categories

  Citation: 279

  Authors: THEODORE, CHRISTOPHER J., MARTIN, YUSUF

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