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Welcome to the World Journal of Rheumatology

World Journal of Rheumatology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of rheumatology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Arthritis, juvenile, arthritis, rheumatoid, Caplan syndrome, Felty syndrome, sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid nodule, rheumatoid vasculitis, Sjogren's syndrome, and adult-onset Still's disease. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in rheumatology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of rheumatic science. Submit an Article >>

2025 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Atilla Eroglu, MD, Professor, (E-mail: atilaeroglu@hotmail.com) Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25200, Türkiye
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJR is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2220-3214 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (101), Duration of Peer Review (29 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (53 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (55 days/Mean), Accepted (47.5%/Mean), Production Time (179 days/Mean), Time to Publication (328 days/Mean), and Rejected (34.7%/Mean).
Minireviews
Prosper Akankwasa, Jackson Kakooza, John Katongole, Esther Namutosi, Catherine Lewis, Emmanuel Okurut 
World J Rheumatol 12(2):103837. Published online Feb 18, 2025. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v12.i2.103837
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