Rheumatology International Journal Citation Rate 2026
0172-8172
eISSN 1437-160X
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Rheumatology International
Rheumatology International (RI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE. It is catalogued under ISSN 0172-8172 (electronic ISSN 1437-160X).
Rheumatology International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Rheumatology International has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.31, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Rheumatology International operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Rheumatology International 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 Rheumatology International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Rheumatology International
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0172-8172 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1437-160X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Rheumatology International is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
Rheumatology International 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 3.309.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.309 | 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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Fibromyalgia in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a mixed-methods study of patient and clinician perspectives
Dorsa Manavi, Alice Tunks, Wendy Diment • 2026
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S50823678
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