Journal profile
European Medical Journal Rheumatology
ISSN 2056-6395 · European Medical Journal · United Kingdom
European Medical Journal Rheumatology: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 22 weeks (community reports); 18 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Medical Journal Rheumatology is published by European Medical Journal. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research and Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments, together about 40.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Rheumatology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
EMJ Rheumatology is an open access, peer-reviewed eJournal committed to publishing the highest quality medical research concerning all aspects rheumatic function and disease to help advance the development of this field. The journal is published annually, six weeks after the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) Congress, and features highlights from this congress, alongside interviews with experts in the field, reviews of abstracts presented at the congress, as well as in-depth features on congress sessions. Additionally, this journal covers advances within the clinical and pharmaceutical arenas by publishing sponsored content from congress symposia, which is of high educational value for healthcare professionals. This undergoes rigorous quality control checks by independent experts and the in-house editorial team. EMJ Rheumatology also publishes peer-reviewed research papers, review articles, and case reports in the field. In addition, the journal welcomes the submission of features and opinion pieces intended to create a discussion around key topics in the field and broaden readers’ professional interests. EMJ Rheumatology is managed by a dedicated editorial team that adheres to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, maintains high standards of copy editing, and ensures timely publication. EMJ Rheumatology endeavours to increase knowledge, stimulate discussion, and contribute to a better understanding of rheumatic diseases. Our focus is on research that is relevant to all healthcare professionals in the field. We do not publish veterinary science papers or laboratory studies not linked to patient outcomes. We have a particular interest in topical studies that advance research and inform of coming trends affecting clinical practice in rheumatology. Topics include (but are not limited to): Inflammatory arthritis Osteoarthritis Paediatric and adolescent rheumatological disease Vasculitis Connective tissue diseases Auto-inflammatory disorders Guidelines in rheumatology practice Spondyloarthropathies Immunodeficiency states (primary and secondary) Sjögren’s syndrome Treatment issues of rheumatic disease Rheumatic musculoskeletal disease Immunity in rheumatic diseases Rheumatic arthritis Epidemiology Bone diseases Systemic sclerosis Myositis Orphan/rare diseases Biosimilars
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ian C. ChikanzaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 2, Türkiye 2, United States 1, Germany 1, Spain 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesMedicine22.8%
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchMedicine8.8%
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsMedicine8.8%
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and RehabilitationMedicine6.7%
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchMedicine6.4%
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related DiseasesMedicine4.7%
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMedicine4.4%
- Bone health and osteoporosis researchMedicine3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.11OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 178 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 2025 | 18 | 18 | 23 |
| 2024 | 24 | 24 | 29 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | 29 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| 2021 | 8 | 8 | 32 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 22 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 22 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 3–10
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted13
- case reportOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- case reportsCase reports (abstract: unstructured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%).Length not stated
- editorialThe Editorial Staff will evaluate disclosed conflicts to determine if they are significant enough to preclude publication or require additional scrutiny. Review…Length not stated
- feature articlesArticles accepted for publication within the eJournals and website include original research, review articles, case reports, and feature articles such as opinio…Length not stated
- literature reviewOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- meta-analysisOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- narrative reviewOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- original researchOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- perspectiveOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- review articleOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles (abstract: unstructured [unless a systematic review], ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 ref…Length not stated
- systematic reviewOriginal research (abstract: structured, ≤250 words; main text: <3,000 words +/-10%; combined maximum of 3 tables or figures; maximum 60 references +/-10%). Ori…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Authorship
Authorship implies responsibility and accountability for published work as well as providing credit for a researcher’s contributions to a study. Assignment of authorship is to individuals who have contributed to the analysis and interpretation of a study but who may not have contributed to its conception and design. The contribution and responsibility of every author should be included. Authors ma…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest can be said to exist when professional judgement concerning the manuscript may be influenced by a secondary interest (e.g., financial gain). For example, this would include disclosing the names of (and relationship with) any pharmaceutical, biologics, medical device, and diagnostic companies for which an author (or one of their close family members) is employed, contracted f…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Approval
Research must follow Declaration of Helsinki; institutional review board/ethics committee approval statement may be requested. Model summary
We expect that all authors conducting medical research follow the Declaration of Helsinki, which can be viewed here: https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-declaration-of-helsinki-ethical-principles-for-medical-research-involving-human-subjects/. Research articles: Authors should be able to submit, upon request, a statement from their institutional review board or ethics committee indicating approv…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Copyright is the legal right given to the creator of a piece of work. The types of work to which copyright applies include literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, sound recording, films, broadcasts and cable programmes, and typographical arrangement of published editions. Usually for authors copyrighted material will be figures, tables or photos. If you want to include an image in your manuscript t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
Open access under CC BY-NC 4.0; EMJ is copyright holder unless otherwise specified. Model summary
We are an open-access journal in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0)< license. This permits users to: Share – Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. Adapt – Remix, transform, and build upon the material. Under the following terms: Attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if change…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
All submissions are initially reviewed by the Editorial team. At this stage, papers may be rejected before peer review if we feel that they are not of high enough quality, do not follow our guidelines, or are not within the scope of the journal. This ensures that authors are given a quick decision if their paper is unsuitable. Papers that pass the initial review process will be sent out for peer r…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Policy on Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening; COPE guidelines for misconduct. Model summary
By submitting your manuscript to the EMJ it is understood that it is an original manuscript, is unpublished work and is not under consideration elsewhere. Falsification or fabrication of data, plagiarism, including duplicate publication of the authors’ own work without proper citation, and misappropriation of the work are all unacceptable practices. All manuscripts submitted to EMJ via the Kriyado…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- European Medical Journal
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2056-6395
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Medical Journal Rheumatology
How long does peer review take at European Medical Journal Rheumatology?
Authors report an average review time of about 22 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Medical Journal Rheumatology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 3–10; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Medical Journal Rheumatology based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (2), Türkiye (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Medical Journal Rheumatology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Medical Journal Rheumatology is indexed in DOAJ.
Is European Medical Journal Rheumatology open access, and what is the APC?
European Medical Journal Rheumatology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .