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Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism is a bimonthly journal covering clinical, therapeutic, and translational research on arthritis, rheumatology, and musculoskeletal disorders. It publishes diagnostic criteria, consensus statements, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical and translational research studies for rheumatologists, internal medicine physicians, immunologists, and specialists in bone and mineral metabolism. The journal no longer publishes single case reports, unsolicited narrative reviews, analyses using uni- or bi-directional Mendelian randomization for genetic associations of risk factors with disease, or Letters to the Editor or Correspondence.

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Subject Rheumatology
Impact Factor 4.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0049-0172
eISSN 1532-866X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4150 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses must be critical, in-depth literature-based reviews that include the author's perspective and must include a statement of literature search explaining the search methodology and inclusion and exclusion criteria. Include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and disclose any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation or translation in the manuscript.
References Citations must use numbered references in square brackets with the reference list numbered in order of appearance. References must be consistent in style, include core bibliographic details, abbreviate journal names according to LTWA, and for more than 6 authors list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions, and tables must not be submitted as images.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses must include a statement of literature search explaining the search methodology used and the criteria for including and excluding articles. Include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation their use must be declared upon submission and described in the Methods section when used as part of the research process or methods.
References References must use numbered citations in square brackets with the reference list numbered in order of appearance. References must be consistent in style, include core bibliographic details, and for works with more than 6 authors list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions, and tables must not be submitted as images.
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Extended Reviews Of Basic Science

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be a critical, in-depth literature-based review that includes the author's perspective and must include a statement of literature search explaining the search methodology and inclusion and exclusion criteria. Include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and disclose any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation or translation within the manuscript.
References References must use a numbered citation style with in-text citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, include the required bibliographic elements, use LTWA journal abbreviations, and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions, and any generative AI use for images must be disclosed in the image caption.
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Observational Epidemiologic Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation or translation must be disclosed in the manuscript.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed numerically in order of appearance. References must be consistent in style, include standard bibliographic details, use LTWA journal abbreviations, and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Original Clinical Research Studies Including Clinical Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be organized with sections for methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include a statement of clinical significance describing what was already known before the study and what was learned from the study, and any use of AI tools as part of the research process or for translation must be disclosed in the manuscript.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed numerically in order of appearance. References must be consistent in style, include the required bibliographic elements, and for works with more than 6 authors list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order, submitted as separate files, and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “Development and validation analysis of a corrected axial spondyloarthritis metrology index (CASMI)” [Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism 78 (2026) 152981]

Dafne Capelusnik, Philip Gardiner, Annelies Boonen, Elena Nikiphorou, Désirée van der Heijde, Robert Landewé, Astrid van Tubergen, Sofia Ramiro

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2026.153002
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Trabecular bone score in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Liyuan Kou, Yue Jiang, Min Nie, Yan Jiang, Mei Li, Weibo Xia, Ou Wang, An Song, Xiaoping Xing

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2026.153001
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Barriers and enablers to the implementation of osteoarthritis management programmes in primary or community care settings: a systematic review and qualitative framework synthesis

Joice Cunningham, Andrew M. Briggs, Elizabeth Cottrell, Frank Doyle, Krysia Dziedzic, Andrew Finney, Paul Murphy, Zoe Paskins, Eoin Sheridan, Laura Swaithes, Helen P. French

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2026.153007
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Incidence of malignancy in systemic sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Wei Shan Teoh, Jaivikash Raghupathy, Abhiram Kanneganti, Hanis Abdul Kadir, Gim Gee Teng, Pearl Shuang Ye Tong, Lauren V Host, Kathleen Morrisroe, Mandana Nikpour, Andrea Hsiu Ling Low

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2026.153006
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THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED GASTRO-RHEUMATOLOGICAL CARE IN IBD-ASSOCIATED SPONDYLOARTHRITIS IN ACHIEVING JOINT–GUT REMISSION: FOUR-YEAR OUTCOMES FROM THE REAL-WORLD SPIB COHORT

Valentino Paci, Giulia Marchionni, Alen Zabotti, Lucia Perini, Valentina Marconi, Alice Agostinelli, Ilaria Cimaroli, Federico Fiorini, Raissa Di Zio, Leonardo Massaccesi, Raffaella Sordillo, Diego Bartoli, Valeria Manuale, Daniele Balducci, Michele Montori, Laura Bolognini, Emanuele Bendia, Devis Benfaremo, Antonio Benedetti, Luca Quartuccio, Gianluca Moroncini, Dennis Poddubnyy, Michele Maria Luchetti Gentiloni

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2026.153005
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

8 days submission to first decision; 42 days submission to decision after review; 106 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 4150 Article Publishing Charge for open access articles, excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Vasculitis and related conditions Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Inflammasome and immune disorders Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Bone and Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Liver Diseases and Immunity IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

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