Journal of Rheumatology
ISSN
- E 1499-2752 | P 0315-162X
Publisher
- Journal of Rheumatology Publishing Co., Ltd.
Listed on(Coverage)
JCR |
1997-2019 |
SJR |
1999-2019 |
CiteScore |
2011-2019 |
SCI |
2010-2019 |
SCIE |
2010-2021 |
CC |
2016-2021 |
SCOPUS |
2017-2020 |
MEDLINE |
2016-2021 |
EMBASE |
2016-2020 |
Aime & Scopes
- 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.
With over 1600 submissions a year from over 50 countries, each issue of The Journal of Rheumatology includes original clinical research articles, metaanalyses, systematic reviews, editorials, historical vignettes, case reports, and letters by world-renowned experts studying drug therapy, patient-reported outcomes, discovery of therapeutic targets in the treatment of rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
The Journal of Rheumatology features proceedings of national and international conferences or symposia presented by renowned rheumatologists from Canada and abroad in The Journal of Rheumatology Supplements. These timely supplements typically highlight reports on the mechanisms of rheumatic diseases and updates on emerging therapies.