Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology

Aims & Scope

Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology is the official journal of the Scandinavian Society for Rheumatology, a non-profit organization following the statutes of the Scandinavian Society for Rheumatology/Scandinavian Research Foundation.

The main objective of the Foundation is to support research and promote information and knowledge about rheumatology and related fields.

The annual surplus by running the Journal is awarded to young, talented, researchers within the field of rheumatology.pasting The Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology is an international scientific journal covering clinical and experimental aspects of rheumatic diseases.

The journal provides essential reading for rheumatologists as well as general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists, pharmacologists, pathologists and other health professionals with an interest in patients with rheumatic diseases.

The journal publishes original articles as well as reviews, editorials, letters and supplements within the various fields of clinical and experimental rheumatology, including; Epidemiology Aetiology and pathogenesis Treatment and prophylaxis Laboratory aspects including genetics, biochemistry, immunology, immunopathology, microbiology, histopathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology Radiological aspects including X-ray, ultrasonography, CT, MRI and other forms of imaging.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.798

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	88

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6810

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	449

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

• Prevalence and incidence of shoulder pain in the general population; a systematic review

  Citation: 997

  Authors: JJ, BW, IJM, A, AP, HS, JAN

• Indexes of Severity for Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee:<i>Validation–Value in Comparison with Other Assessment Tests</i>

  Citation: 595

  Authors: M. G., C., M., P.

• The Natural History of the Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

  Citation: 525

  Authors: B.

• Hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome scoreAn extension of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Maria, Eva, Eva

• Assessing Disability in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Citation: 348

  Authors: C., K., S. I., B.

• Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of Heatth Status Measures

  Citation: 327

  Authors: F.

• WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index: Reliability, validity, and responsiveness in patients with arthroscopically assessed osteoarthritis

  Citation: 296

  Authors: E.M

• Prevalence, Incidence, And Remission Rates of Some Common Rheumatic Diseases Or Syndromes

  Citation: 290

  Authors: E.

• Mechanism of Action of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

  Citation: 267

  Authors: J. R., R. M.

• Effects of Aerobic Exercise Versus Stress Management Treatment in Fibromyalgia

  Citation: 244

  Authors: S. H⊘rven, T. C., P. A.

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