Arthritis Research & Therapy Journal Citation Rate 2026
1478-6354
eISSN 1478-6362
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Arthritis Research & Therapy
Arthritis Research & Therapy (ART) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms and Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1478-6354 (e-ISSN 1478-6362). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.19 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2808 USD.
Arthritis Research & Therapy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Arthritis Research & Therapy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Arthritis Research & Therapy makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2808 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Arthritis Research & Therapy should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Arthritis Research & Therapy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Arthritis Research & Therapy
- Budget $2808 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Arthritis Research & … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1478-6354 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1478-6362 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2808 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Arthritis Research & Therapy is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2808.
In our subject taxonomy, Arthritis Research & Therapy is classified under Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research.
Arthritis Research & Therapy is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.186.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 4.186 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Therapeutic subtypes of knee osteoarthritis: differential treatment effects among predicted endotypes in past clinical trials
Monica T. Hannani, Peder Frederiksen, Morten A. Karsdal • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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