Arthritis & Rheumatology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2326-5191
eISSN 2326-5205
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Arthritis & Rheumatology
Arthritis & Rheumatology (AR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research and Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 2326-5191 (e-ISSN 2326-5205). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.16 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$4940 USD).
Arthritis & Rheumatology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Arthritis & Rheumatology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.16, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research 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.
Arthritis & Rheumatology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Arthritis & Rheumatology 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 & Rheumatology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Arthritis & Rheumatology
- Budget $4940 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research, Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Arthritis & Rheumatology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2326-5191 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2326-5205 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4940 USD |
| h-index | 187 |
| Total Works | 5,496 |
| Total Citations | 208,706 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.78 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Arthritis & Rheumatology is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4940.
In our subject taxonomy, Arthritis & Rheumatology is classified under Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research, Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies and Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments.
Arthritis & Rheumatology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,496 works that have together drawn 208,706 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 187; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.158; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.78.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.158 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 413 | 1,170 |
| 2024 | 305 | 2,372 |
| 2023 | 367 | 5,273 |
| 2022 | 372 | 9,186 |
| 2021 | 401 | 12,785 |
| 2020 | 426 | 18,538 |
| 2019 | 377 | 19,770 |
| 2018 | 383 | 15,476 |
| 2017 | 355 | 17,903 |
| 2016 | 449 | 26,834 |
| 2015 | 532 | 35,499 |
| 2014 | 700 | 31,161 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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