Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism

Aims & Scope

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism provides access to the highest-quality clinical, therapeutic and translational research about arthritis, rheumatology and musculoskeletal disorders that affect the joints and connective tissue.

Each bimonthly issue includes articles giving you the latest diagnostic criteria, consensus statements, systematic reviews and meta-analyses as well as clinical and translational research studies.

Read this journal for the latest groundbreaking research and to gain insights from scientists and clinicians on the management and treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune rheumatologic diseases.

The journal is of interest to rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, internal medicine physicians, immunologists and specialists in bone and mineral metabolism.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.4
2024	4.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.874

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	139

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1625

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2467

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• 2016 Revisions to the 2010/2011 fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria

  Citation: 1625

  Authors: Frederick, Daniel J., Mary-Ann, Don L., Winfried, Robert L., Philip J., Anthony S., Irwin Jon, Brian

• Psoriatic arthritis

  Citation: 1176

  Authors: J.M.H., V.

• Colchicine—Update on mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses

  Citation: 747

  Authors: Ying Ying, Laura Li, Virginia B.

• Understanding the Epidemiology and Progression of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

  Citation: 695

  Authors: Guillermo J., Graciela S., Lacie, Leslie, Glinda S.

• Primary fibromyalgia (fibrositis): Clinical study of 50 patients with matched normal controls

  Citation: 688

  Authors: Muhammad, Alfonse T., John J., Kenneth A., Seth L.

• A systematic review of recommendations and guidelines for the management of osteoarthritis: The Chronic Osteoarthritis Management Initiative of the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative

  Citation: 656

  Authors: Amanda E., Kelli D., Yvonne M., Adam P., Joanne M.

• Pathogenesis and natural history of osteonecrosis

  Citation: 623

  Authors: Yehudith, Christopher, Adam, Yehuda, M.Eric

• Fibromyalgia and Overlapping Disorders: The Unifying Concept of Central Sensitivity Syndromes

  Citation: 572

  Authors: Muhammad B.

• Incidence and Prevalence of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Based on the 1987 American College of Rheumatology Criteria: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 562

  Authors: Yannis, Paraskevi V., Alexandros A.

• Autoantibodies in Systemic Sclerosis

  Citation: 559

  Authors: Virginia D.

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