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ACR Open Rheumatology

ACR Open Rheumatology is the official open access journal of the American College of Rheumatology. It publishes original investigations across rheumatology-related basic science, clinical science, epidemiology, health outcomes, and education, as well as reviews and commentaries in rheumatology and related disciplines.

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Subject Rheumatology
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2578-5745
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,910 USD / £2,940 GBP / €3,360 EUR; Clinical Images: $508 USD / £382 GBP / €437 EUR; waived for Abstract and Journal Club; no submission fees or page charges.

Submission Instructions

ACR Open Rheumatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length

Cover Letter An electronic cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the manuscript type and provide the corresponding author’s address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and studies including human subjects must indicate the number of subjects included in the primary analysis in the abstract.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4200 words. The standard text must begin on the third page and include Introduction, Materials and Methods (or Patients and Methods), Results, Discussion, References, Figure Legends, and Tables. The first page must include a paragraph disclosing all financial support for the study, and any use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods or Acknowledgement sections.
References The manuscript must not exceed 50 references. References must be numbered in the order of citation in the text, with superscript reference numbers, and journal article references must list the first 3 authors followed by “et al” when there are more than 3 authors.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must not exceed 6 figures and/or tables. At initial submission, figures may be embedded in the manuscript Word file, compiled into a single PDF, or uploaded as individual figure files, but at revision images must be uploaded as separate files and figure legends must appear only at the end of the manuscript Word file. Figure files must not include figure titles or legends, and each table must have an explanatory title.
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Review

Cover Letter An electronic cover letter must accompany the manuscript. The cover letter must state the manuscript type and provide the corresponding author's address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph. The abstract must not be divided into sections.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. The manuscript must begin with an Introduction and end with Conclusions. Use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods or Acknowledgement sections, including the nature of use.
References The manuscript must not exceed 85 references. References must be numbered in the order of citation, cited in the text as superscript numerals, and list the first 3 authors followed by “et al” when there are more than 3 authors.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must not exceed 6 figures and tables combined. At initial submission, figures may be included in the manuscript file, compiled into a single PDF, or uploaded as individual figure files. Figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript file, and tables must not be divided into sections such as Table 1a and Table 1b.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter An electronic cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the manuscript type and provide the corresponding author’s address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured with designated section headings. The abstract must include the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and studies including human subjects must state the number of subjects included in the primary analysis.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. The standard text must begin on the third page and include Introduction, Materials and Methods (or Patients and Methods), Results, Discussion, References, Figure Legends, and Tables, while Brief Reports with case report information must use Introduction, Patients and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods or Acknowledgement sections, including the nature of use.
References The manuscript must not exceed 15 references. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, with superscript citation numbers, and journal references must list the first 3 authors followed by “et al” when there are more than 3 authors.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must not exceed 3 figures and/or tables in total. At initial submission, figures may be embedded in the manuscript Word file, compiled into a single PDF, or uploaded as individual figure files, while figure legends must appear only at the end of the manuscript Word file. Figure files must not include the figure title or legend, and each table must have an explanatory title.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter An electronic cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the manuscript type and provide the corresponding author's address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter To The Editor manuscripts must be no more than 500 words, including references. Names of all authors must be included in the manuscript.
References Letters To The Editor may include no more than 10 references. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text as superscript numerals in numerical order, and journal references must list the first 3 authors followed by et al if there are more than 3 authors.
Figures & Tables Letters commenting on a previously published article may include only 1 table or figure, while letters reporting original research or commenting on an issue in rheumatology may include no more than 2 tables or figures. At initial submission, figures may be embedded in the manuscript file, compiled into a single PDF, or uploaded as individual figure files, but at revision they must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must appear only at the end of the manuscript file, and each table must have an explanatory title.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1002/acr2.70173
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An Exploratory Analysis of Antibody Dynamics in Isolated Organ Involvement of Antisynthetase Syndrome: A Single‐Center Experience

Takeshi Suzuki, Misa Yamaji, Hiroaki Harada, Kimito Kawahata

10.1002/acr2.90079
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Development and Validation of Algorithms for Systemic Sclerosis Identification in Electronic Health Record Data

Gulsen Ozen, Michael O'Rorke, Paul Romitti, Robyn Domsic

10.1002/acr2.90091
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Long‐Term Anifrolumab Treatment Normalizes Hematologic Parameters and Several Serologic Markers in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Edward M. Vital, Zahir Amoura, Kenneth C. Kalunian, Ian N. Bruce, Yoshiya Tanaka, Susan Manzi, Ihor Hupka, Jacob Knagenhjelm, Hussein Al‐Mossawi, Catharina Lindholm

10.1002/acr2.90065
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A Novel Use of Anifrolumab for a Novel Disease

Zachary Holtz, Adam Schulz, Alexa Meara

10.1002/acr2.90063
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 6 days from submission to first decision, 86 days from submission to acceptance, and 65 days from acceptance to publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

An electronic cover letter is required with submission. It should include the manuscript type, corresponding author contact information, and confirmation that the manuscript is not submitted or under consideration elsewhere and does not contain data being published elsewhere while under review.

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What are the publication costs?

APC: $3,910 USD / £2,940 GBP / €3,360 EUR. Clinical Images: $508 USD / £382 GBP / €437 EUR. APC waived for Abstract and Journal Club. No submission fees or page charges.

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Research Topics

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Vasculitis and related conditions Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Thyroid Disorders and Treatments IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases Pregnancy and Medication Impact

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