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Research Topics
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Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology is a monthly international peer-reviewed journal covering clinical, experimental and translational aspects of musculoskeletal, arthritic and connective tissue diseases since 1983. The journal includes annual monothematic issues on Behçet’s disease and other autoinflammatory conditions, fibromyalgia and related syndromes, and Sjögren’s disease, and publishes accepted articles on these topics ahead of print online before inclusion in the corresponding monothematic issue.
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Subject
Rheumatology
Impact Factor
3.3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
0392-856X
eISSN
1593-098X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
€150.00 per printed page for all published articles; Letters to the Editor €300.00; optional free-to-view online publication €2,000.00; Rapid Publications €3,000.00 in addition to page charges.
Submission Instructions
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Rapid Publications
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the submission is a Rapid Publication, that the authors accept the relevant cost, that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors, and disclose any conflicts of interest.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Structured abstract must be 250 words or less. Abstract must be structured. Structured abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must be divided into Structured abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include up to 5 key words drawn from the Medical Subject Headings list of Index Medicus.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 15. References must follow the Uniform Requirements based on the US National Library of Medicine's Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of citation using arabic numbers in parentheses, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al. when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references rather than in the body of the text. Tables and figures must be limited to those necessary to explain the argument of the paper and assess its support.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required, and for Original Articles with more than 6 authors it must explain the contribution of each author. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors, disclose financial or other conflicts of interest, and for Original Articles with more than 6 authors explain each author's contribution.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or less. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Original Articles must not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript must be divided into Structured abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include up to 5 key words drawn from MeSH.
References
References must follow the Uniform Requirements based on the US National Library of Medicine's Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of citation using arabic numbers in parentheses, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are 7 or more, and journal titles must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references rather than in the body of the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, and each table must have a title or legend.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and disclose any conflicts of interest.
Abstract
A brief abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be brief and structured. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Review must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript must include a brief abstract before the main text. Manuscript must include up to 5 key words drawn from MeSH.
References
References must follow the Uniform Requirements based on the US National Library of Medicine's Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of citation using arabic numbers in parentheses, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al. for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references rather than in the body of the text. Tables and figures must be limited to those necessary to explain the argument of the paper and assess its support.
Brief Papers
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and include a conflict of interest statement.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or less. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Brief Papers must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must be divided into Structured abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include up to 5 key words drawn from the Medical Subject Headings list of Index Medicus.
References
Brief Papers must include no more than 15 references. References must follow the Uniform Requirements based on the US National Library of Medicine's Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of citation using arabic numbers in parentheses, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al. when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references rather than in the body of the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order of first citation, and each table must have a title or legend.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required, and for case reports with more than 3 authors it must explain the contribution of each author. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest, and for case reports with more than 3 authors it must explain each author's contribution.
Abstract
A short abstract is required for case reports. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract structure is not explicitly stated for case reports beyond requiring a short abstract. Abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Case reports must be concise and must not exceed 1000 words. Case reports must include a short abstract and a clear exposition of the case. Manuscripts must include up to 5 key words drawn from MeSH.
References
Case reports must include no more than 15 references. References must follow the Uniform Requirements format based on the US National Library of Medicine's Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of citation using arabic numbers in parentheses, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 followed by et al. for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Case reports must include no more than three tables or figures. Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references rather than in the body of the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order of first citation, and each table must have a title or legend.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include a conflict of interest statement and confirmation that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors, and for letters with more than six authors it must specify each author's contribution.
Abstract
An abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor must not exceed 600 words. Letters to the Editor must be furnished with a title. Letters to the Editor must include key words.
References
Letters to the Editor may include no more than 10 bibliographical references. References must follow the Uniform Requirements based on the US National Library of Medicine's Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text with arabic numbers in parentheses, listing all authors when there are 6 or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of one table or figure. Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references and not in the body of the text.
Letters Commenting On Published Papers
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include a statement that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and no longer than 50 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 600 words. Manuscript must be prepared in the form of a letter with a title page.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be prepared in PubMed/Index Medicus format. References must be listed numerically in the order of citation in the article.
Figures & Tables
No more than 2 figures or tables may be included. Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references and not in the body of the text.
Letters About Original Thoughts And Observations
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and include a conflict of interest statement.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and limited to 100 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words. Manuscript must be prepared in the form of a letter.
References
References must not exceed 15. References must be prepared in PubMed/Index Medicus format. References must be listed numerically in the order of citation in the article.
Figures & Tables
Letters may include up to 4 figures or tables. Tables and figures must be inserted in the manuscript after the list of references and not in the body of the text.
Recent Publications
The axial spondyloarthritis clinical phenotype in idiopathic hypoparathyroidism: critical review of concept that muscular hypercontractility can induce enthesopathy lesions
Alfonse T. Masi, Laura C. Jorgenson, Sadia Ilahi
10.55563/clinexprheumatol/5l89p0
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Plasma proteomic screening and validation of novel biomarkers in Takayasu's arteritis
Xiaoyun Luo, Fuxian Zhang, Yipeng Huang, Zhenni Wang, Qinghua Wu
10.55563/clinexprheumatol/xv2o0c
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Real-world effectiveness of tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective observational study
Aniela Shouval, Merav Lidar, Tatiana Reitblat, Devy Zisman, Alexandra Balbir-Gurman, Tanya Mashiach, Ronit Almog, Ori Elkayam
10.55563/clinexprheumatol/do2uxu
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Non-medical switching from reference to biosimilar etanercept - no evidence for nocebo effect: a retrospective analysis of real-life data
Uta Kiltz, Jan-Clemens Pudelko, Styliani Tsiami, Xenofon Baraliakos, Jürgen Braun
10.55563/clinexprheumatol/mc1jhk
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Clinical phenotype with high risk for initiation of biologic therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: a data-driven cluster analysis
Seung Min Jung, Kyung-Su Park, Ki-Jo Kim
10.55563/clinexprheumatol/24zas6
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Rapid Publications are processed within 15 days from receipt, galley proofs are prepared within 15 days from acceptance, and accepted papers are published online within a week after corrected proofs are received. Accepted monothematic-issue articles are published ahead of print online before inclusion in the corresponding issue.
Reformat to Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It must confirm exclusive submission, disclose prior publication or overlapping submission, disclose conflicts of interest, confirm that all authors approved the manuscript, explain excessive authorship when applicable, and include permissions for reproduced material or identifiable personal information. Rapid Publications must also state that the manuscript is submitted as a Rapid Publication and that the authors accept the cost.
Reformat to Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
€150.00 per printed page for all published articles; Letters to the Editor €300.00; solicited articles free of charge; optional free-to-view online publication €2,000.00; Rapid Publications €3,000.00 in addition to page charges.
Reformat to Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
Vasculitis and related conditions
Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Inflammasome and immune disorders
Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
Liver Diseases and Immunity
Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment