JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Diseases welcomes original research, reviews, clinical case reports, perspectives, and short communications on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disease

• Sjögren’s syndrome, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis

• Vasculitis syndromes and inflammatory myopathies

• Osteoarthritis, gout, and metabolic bone diseases

• Advances in immunology, genetics, and molecular pathways of rheumatic diseases

• Biomarkers and novel diagnostic tools in rheumatology

• Emerging biologics, targeted therapies, and personalized medicine approaches

• Pain management, rehabilitation, and quality-of-life studies

• Clinical guidelines, patient care models, and health policy in rheumatology

The journal particularly encourages submissions that explore interdisciplinary connections between rheumatology, immunology, and internal medicine.

Why Publish with JRCTD?

• Global Visibility – Open access publishing ensures maximum readership among clinicians, researchers, and healthcare policymakers worldwide.

• Rigorous Peer Review – All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and scientific quality.

• Rapid Publication – Accepted manuscripts are published online promptly, accelerating research dissemination.

• Author Rights – Authors retain copyright under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring wide sharing and reuse.

• High Editorial Standards – Guided by an international editorial board with expertise in rheumatology and autoimmune diseases.

• Wide Dissemination – Articles are indexed and promoted across academic databases and professional networks to maximize citations.

• Flexible Formats – Research is published in multiple formats (PDF, HTML, and supplementary datasets).

Editorial & Ethical Standards

The Journal of Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Diseases adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics in alignment with COPE and ICMJE guidelines. Editorial independence, fairness, and scientific merit are the foundation of all publication decisions.