Clinical Rheumatology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0770-3198
eISSN 1434-9949
Springer Science+Business Media
BE
Q2 Quartile
About Clinical Rheumatology
Clinical Rheumatology (CR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research and Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in BE, catalogued under ISSN 0770-3198 (e-ISSN 1434-9949). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.70 (Q2 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 ~$4390 USD). OpenAlex records 11,179 works and 227,570 citations, with an h-index of 125.
Clinical Rheumatology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical Rheumatology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.70, placing it in the Q2 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.
Clinical Rheumatology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical 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 Clinical Rheumatology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical Rheumatology
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0770-3198 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1434-9949 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Belgium |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical Rheumatology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Belgium. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical Rheumatology is classified under Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research.
Clinical Rheumatology 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 1.696.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.696 | 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.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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