What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Rheumatology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Rheumatology is 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Rheumatology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Rheumatology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.025 (Q2) and an H-index of 208.

Who publishes Journal of Rheumatology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Rheumatology is published by Journal of Rheumatology. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,423 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Rheumatology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Rheumatology is "J RHEUMATOL" with common acronym "jrheum". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #4,716Hybrid

Journal of Rheumatology

Acronym:jrheum

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Abbreviation (ISO):J RHEUMATOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0315-162X(Print)/1499-2752(Online)

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Publisher:Journal of Rheumatology

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.7↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Rheumatology

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

1.025

#4,716

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

208

208 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate8.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

213articles/year

2.53% Gold OA•95.83% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Rheumatology is a monthly international serial edited by Earl D. Silverman. The Journal features research articles on clinical subjects from scientists working in rheumatology and related fields, as well as proceedings of meetings as supplements to regular issues. Highlights of our 41 years serving Rheumatology include: groundbreaking and provocative editorials such as "Inverting the Pyramid," renowned Pediatric Rheumatology, proceedings of OMERACT and the Canadian Rheumatology Association, Cochrane Musculoskeletal Reviews, and supplements on emerging therapies.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.9%Internal medicine92.3%Biology90.6%Pathology76.1%Immunology72.2%Surgery51.6%Genetics48.1%Disease43%Rheumatoid arthritis37%Chemistry35.5%Psychology34.9%Arthritis33.5%Biochemistry30.3%Radiology29.9%Psychiatry29%Endocrinology26%Dermatology24%Antibody23.1%Mathematics21.2%Physical therapy21.2%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Rheumatology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

RHEUMATOLOGY

Rank17/58

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

RHEUMATOLOGY

Rank15/58

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
RHEUMATOLOGY	JCRSCIE	17/58	Q2
RHEUMATOLOGY	JCISCIE	15/58	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.7

Articles / Year452

Total Citations33

2025

IF3.4

Articles / Year930

Total Citations555

2024

IF3.6

Articles / Year273

Total Citations1,048

2023

IF3.9

Articles / Year241

Total Citations1,497

2022

IF5.346

Articles / Year333

Total Citations3,025

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.7	452	33
2025	3.4	930	555
2024	3.6	273	1,048
2023	3.9	241	1,497
2022	5.346	333	3,025
2021	4.666	265	2,684
2020	3.35	303	5,052
2019	3.634	424	10,762
2018	3.47	311	8,058
2017	—	357	10,211
2016	—	371	10,562
2015	—	435	14,500

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #4,716Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1974-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Immunology and MicrobiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

1.025

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.94

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,423 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,675

3-Year Documents837

Citable Documents596

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)2

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate51.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

ImmunologyQ2

Immunology and AllergyQ2

RheumatologyQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 8.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区RHEUMATOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Rheumatology (acronym: jrheum, abbr: J RHEUMATOL, ISSN: 0315-162X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Journal of Rheumatology in Canada since 1974. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.025 (Q2), an H-index of 208.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 213 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,423 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.