01Impact factor
Impact factor of Rheumatology International (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Rheumatology International published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Rheumatologyrank 9 of 62 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Rheumatology International
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Rheumatology International is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Review time
Review time of Rheumatology International
Each paper took a different time. The green box holds the middle half of the papers and the dark line is the median; the whiskers reach the fastest 10% and the slowest 10%. Plan with the whole spread, not only the median.
Half of the research articles Rheumatology International published between May 2026 and Oct 2026 were accepted within 45 days of submission, and the middle half took between 33 and 61 days. This time includes peer review and any revision rounds. Papers that were rejected are not counted, because only published papers carry these dates.
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03Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Rheumatology International
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Rheumatology International has 5 retracted papers on record, the latest in Mar 2016. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
04Funders
Who funds research published in Rheumatology International
Funders named most often
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05Indexing
Indexing of Rheumatology International
| List | Status |
|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | Not listed |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | Not listed |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) | Not listed |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | Not listed |
| Scopus | Not listed |
| Journal Citation Reports 2024 | ✓ Listed |
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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06How to submit
How to submit to Rheumatology International
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that Rheumatology International accepts. Open the official guide for authors and submit from the same page.
- Format to the journal's style. Check whether it wants a Word file, a LaTeX file or a PDF for the first submission, and follow its reference style; many journals accept any clear format at first and ask for their style only after acceptance.
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- Check the fee. Rheumatology International is not a fully open access journal, so authors usually pay nothing unless they choose open access for their article or the journal charges page or colour fees. The guide for authors states the current charges.
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07What it publishes
What Rheumatology International publishes: real papers
08Published papers
Papers published in Rheumatology International
Papers from the publication records ScholarsColab tracks, with their year and citations. Author names are not shown.
- The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index2006102 citations
- Differences and similarities of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, Kawasaki disease and macrophage activating syndrome due to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis …202150 citations
09Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Rheumatology International
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Journals similar to Rheumatology International
Journals that publish the closest work to the papers above, from the indexing lists:
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- PeerJSCIEScopusJCR 202414 similar papers
- PLoS ONESCIEScopusJCR 202421 similar papers
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- Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and TraumaScopus1 similar paper
11Same subject
Rheumatology journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Rheumatology International when the 58 journals of Rheumatology in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arthritis Research & Therapy | 5.47 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 6 | RMD Open | 5.24 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 7 | Arthritis & Rheumatology | 4.23 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 8 | Current Opinion in Rheumatology | 3.97 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 10 | Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism | 3.63 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 11 | Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease | 3.60 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 12 | Rheumatology and Therapy | 3.53 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 13 | Lupus Science & Medicine | 3.36 | SCIE | Fully open access |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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12Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the review time of Rheumatology International?
Based on 197 research articles Rheumatology International published from May 2026 to Oct 2026, the median time from submission to acceptance was 45 days, and half of them were accepted between 33 and 61 days. After acceptance, papers appeared online after a median of 14 days. Data updated October 2026. Individual papers can take longer, especially with major revisions.
What is the impact factor of Rheumatology International?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Rheumatology International is 3.80: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 3.80 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Rheumatology International?
The h-index of Rheumatology International is 117 (October 2026): 117 of its papers have each been cited at least 117 times. Its i10-index is 4,689.
What is the APC of Rheumatology International?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$4,990 for Rheumatology International (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Rheumatology International?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Rheumatology International is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Rheumatology International indexed in Scopus?
Rheumatology International is not listed in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Rheumatology International an SCIE journal?
Rheumatology International is not listed in SCIE or the other Web of Science indexes, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Rheumatology International in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Rheumatology International is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
How many papers published in Rheumatology International does ScholarsColab track?
We track 2 papers published in Rheumatology International between 2006 and 2021, cited 152 times in total, with a median of 76 citations per paper.
Has Rheumatology International retracted papers?
Yes. 5 retracted papers are on record for Rheumatology International, 0 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are error in analyses, error in methods, unreliable results and/or conclusions. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Rheumatology International?
38% of 200 recent research articles in Rheumatology International name a funder; the funders named most often are University of Health Sciences, University of Athens, University of Patras.
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