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Current Opinion in Rheumatology

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

4.39

h-Index

2024-2025

 132

Rank

2024-2025

 1904

SJR

2024-2025

 1.704

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Current Opinion in Rheumatology
Abbreviation Curr. Opin. Rheumatol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Rheumatology (Q1)
h-index 132
Overall Rank/Ranking 1904
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.704
Impact Score 4.39
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country United States
ISSN 15316963, 10408711
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1989-2025




About Current Opinion in Rheumatology


Current Opinion in Rheumatology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Rheumatology (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Rheumatology is 1904. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.704. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 132. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Current Opinion in Rheumatology journal is 15316963, 10408711. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Current Opinion in Rheumatology is cited by a total of 991 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Current Opinion in Rheumatology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Current Opinion in Rheumatology is 4.39, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Current Opinion in Rheumatology IF is decreased by a factor of 0.62 and approximate percentage change is -12.38% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Current Opinion in Rheumatology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Current Opinion in Rheumatology is 4.39. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Current Opinion in Rheumatology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.39
2023 5.01
2022 4.82
2021 4.64
2020 4.39
2019 4.31
2018 4.20
2017 4.43
2016 5.06
2015 4.95
2014 5.38

Current Opinion in Rheumatology h-index


  Table Setting

Current Opinion in Rheumatology has an h-index of 132. It means 132 articles of this journal have more than 132 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Current Opinion in Rheumatology ISSN


The ISSN of Current Opinion in Rheumatology is 15316963, 10408711. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Current Opinion in Rheumatology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Current Opinion in Rheumatology is 1904. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.704. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Current Opinion in Rheumatology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.704
2023 1.467
2022 1.489
2021 1.446
2020 1.452
2019 1.525
2018 1.742
2017 2.187
2016 2.194
2015 2.032
2014 2.113

Ranking of Current Opinion in Rheumatology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1904
2023 2344
2022 2165
2021 2225
2020 2392
2019 2164
2018 1738
2017 1175
2016 1171
2015 1394
2014 1269

Current Opinion in Rheumatology Publisher


Table Setting

Current Opinion in Rheumatology is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1989-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Current Opinion in Rheumatology is Curr. Opin. Rheumatol.. This abbreviation ('Curr. Opin. Rheumatol.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Current Opinion in Rheumatology


If your research field is/are related to Rheumatology (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

Current Opinion in Rheumatology latest impact IF is 4.39. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.38 (2014) and 4.20 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.69 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.704, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.194 in 2016 and the lowest being 1.446 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.69.


What's the latest h-index of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The latest h-index of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology is 132.


Who's the publisher of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology is currently ranked 1904 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1171 in 2016 and its lowest position of 2392 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Current Opinion in Rheumatology is Curr. Opin. Rheumatol..


Is the "Current Opinion in Rheumatology" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Current Opinion in Rheumatology is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology encompasses the following areas:

  • Rheumatology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15316963, 10408711.


What's the best quartile of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The best quartile for the Current Opinion in Rheumatology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Current Opinion in Rheumatology?

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1989-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Current Opinion in Rheumatology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.39
2023 5.01
2022 4.82
2021 4.64
2020 4.39
2019 4.31
2018 4.20
2017 4.43
2016 5.06
2015 4.95
2014 5.38



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