Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Rheumatology and Therapy is an international, open access, peer-reviewed single-blind journal focused on clinical, observational, real-world, health outcomes, diagnostic, pharmacoeconomic, public health, quality-of-life, patient care, management, and education research related to therapies for rheumatic diseases. The journal emphasizes rapid publication and accepts scientifically sound positive, confirmatory, and negative research from pre-clinical through clinical and real-world studies.
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Subject
Rheumatology
Impact Factor
2.9
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2198-6576
eISSN
2198-6584
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
£5120.00 GBP / $7675.00 USD / €5950.00 EUR APC; VAT or local taxes may apply.
Submission Instructions
Rheumatology and Therapy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Original Research articles. The abstract must be no more than 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Original Research articles should be around 4000 words, but this is not a strict limit. The main text should be structured with the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary points using the headings "Why carry out this study?" and "What was learned from the study?", an Acknowledgements section, a limitations paragraph in the Discussion, conflict of interest disclosures under Acknowledgements, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list all authors when there are up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, use Arabic numerals in square brackets for in-text citations, and be ordered in the sequence cited in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate electronic files, while tables are included in the manuscript in an editable format. Figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the references rather than in the figure files, and tables must be numbered consecutively and include a concise title with abbreviations and footnotes given in table notes beneath the table.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Reviews. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Review abstracts do not need to be structured.
Manuscript
There is no word limit for Reviews. The manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4–5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullets, full competing interest disclosures in the Acknowledgements under the subheading "Conflict of Interest," and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. Only works cited in the text may appear in the reference list, references must be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed in citation order, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables, figure legends, and tables themselves must be included in the manuscript file. Tables must be provided in an editable format such as Word rather than as images.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Narrative Reviews. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a title page, abstract, keywords, 4–5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords in alphabetical order after the abstract, 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullet points below the abstract, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, be numbered in text with normal-text Arabic numerals in square brackets, appear in numerical order, and list all authors when there are up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are included in the manuscript in editable format. Figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the reference list rather than in the figure files, and tables must be numbered consecutively and include a concise title with abbreviations and footnotes given as table notes.
Systemic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for this article type. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullet points below the abstract, an Acknowledgements section before the references, a limitations paragraph in the discussion, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets, appear in the reference list in citation order, and list all authors when there are up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while figures must be submitted as separate files and figure legends provided in the manuscript after the references. Tables must be editable and have titles and table notes defining abbreviations, and figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Brief Reports should be around 2000–3000 words, but this is not a strict limit. The main text should use the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary points below the abstract, an Acknowledgements section before the references with a Conflict of Interest subheading, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list up to six authors in full or the first three followed by et al. if more than six, use square-bracketed Arabic numerals for in-text citations, and be ordered to match citation sequence.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and figure legends provided in the manuscript after the references. Tables must be editable and numbered consecutively with titles and table notes, and figures and tables must be cited consecutively in the text.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Case Series. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Case Series should be around 3000 words but are not strictly limited to that length. Case Series should be structured as Abstract, Introduction, Case presentations, Discussion, Conclusion(s), Acknowledgements, and References. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords and 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullet points below the abstract stating what is unique about the case and what it adds to the current literature, and use of a Large Language Model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets in sequential order, and list up to six authors in full or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while each figure must be uploaded as a separate file and figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the reference list. Tables must be editable and numbered consecutively with concise titles and table notes defining abbreviations, and figures must be cited and numbered consecutively with all abbreviations, colors, and symbols explained.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Case Reports. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Case Reports should be around 2000 words, although this is not a strict limit. The manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4–5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullet points stating what is unique about the case and what it adds to the current literature, an Acknowledgements section before the references, and disclosure of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. Only works cited in the text may appear in the reference list, references must be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed in citation order, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while figures must be uploaded as separate electronic files and figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the reference list. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must be provided in an editable format, and tables must include a concise title with abbreviations and footnotes given in table notes.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Guidelines should be around, but are not limited to, 10,000–15,000 words. The manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4–5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullet points below the abstract, documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section, and the acknowledgements disclaimer "Springer Healthcare is not responsible for the validity of guidelines it publishes."
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, be numbered in the order they appear, use Arabic numerals in square brackets for in-text citations, and list up to six authors in full or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while figures must be submitted as separate files and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the reference list. All figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively throughout, with tables provided in editable format and accompanied by concise titles or legends.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should be around 1000 words. Letters to the Editor should comment on a recently published article in the journal.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list all authors when there are up to six and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, use square-bracketed Arabic numerals in the text, and appear in the same numerical sequence as cited.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, figure legends must be placed in the manuscript after the references, and tables must be provided in editable format within the manuscript. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, figure parts must use lower-case Roman letters, tables must have a concise title, and abbreviations or notes must be explained in figure legends or table notes.
Recent Publications
Protective Effects of Apolipoprotein A and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Against Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Mediating Role of Systemic Inflammation
Lianzhi Chen, Jun Yuan, Jun Lu, Gengmin Zhou, Mingxi Gu, Yuting Yang, Chao Chen, Jintao Chen, Qingwen Wang
10.1007/s40744-026-00866-x
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Longitudinal Trajectories and Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A 2-Year Longitudinal Cohort Study
Wan-Yun Hsu, Ching-Yi Lai, Li-Yun Tsai, I.-Chieh Chen, Jun-Peng Chen, Kai-Ting Chen, Chung-Mao Kao, Yen-Ju Chen, Kuo-Tung Tang, Wei-Ting Hung, Wen-Nan Huang, Yi-Ming Chen
10.1007/s40744-026-00864-z
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Fatigue in Sjögren’s Disease - Integrating Biomedical and Psychosocial Aspects: A Narrative Review
Xinyao Zhou, Jinzhou Chen, Pascal Cathebras, Martin Killian
10.1007/s40744-026-00865-y
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Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis by Baseline C-Reactive Protein Level: A Pooled Analysis of Phase III Trials
Raj Sengupta, Pedro M. Machado, Philippe Goupille, Martin Rudwaleit, Mohamed Sheesh, Khai Jing Ng, Marcus Ngantcha, Yan Yan, Hagen Russ, Gabriel Doridot, Yu Xue, Denis Poddubnyy, Xenofon Baraliakos, Victoria Navarro-Compán
10.1007/s40744-026-00862-1
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Clinical and Economic Burden Among People with Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity in the United States: A Retrospective Analysis
David Schapiro, Magaly Perez-Nieves, Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, Kendra Terrell, Ahong Huang, Wenyang Mao, Alexandra Meeks, Pedram Azimzadeh, Julia Fraseur
10.1007/s40744-026-00856-z
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
The journal aims for a 2-week peer review, 3-4 weeks from acceptance to online publication, and reports a median submission-to-first-decision time of 4 days.
Reformat to Rheumatology and Therapy using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charge: £5120.00 GBP / $7675.00 USD / €5950.00 EUR for each accepted article; VAT or local taxes may apply.
Reformat to Rheumatology and Therapy using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Vasculitis and related conditions
Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
Liver Diseases and Immunity
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Inflammasome and immune disorders