Two Convenient Ways to Submit Your Manuscript

We offer two streamlined submission methods designed for efficiency and ease. Choose the option that best fits your workflow and manuscript complexity. Both methods ensure your rheumatology research receives expert evaluation from specialized reviewers in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Manuscript Types We Publish

Advanced Rheumatology Science welcomes diverse manuscript types that advance our understanding of rheumatic diseases, autoimmune disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions. Each submission undergoes rigorous peer review by experts in rheumatology, immunology, and related specialties.

Peer Review Timeline: Transparent and Efficient

We understand that timely publication is crucial for advancing rheumatology research and clinical practice. Our streamlined peer review process ensures expert evaluation without unnecessary delays. All manuscripts are reviewed by board-certified rheumatologists or specialists in relevant subspecialties (immunology, musculoskeletal imaging, rheumatology nursing).

Average total time from submission to publication: 60 days

Why Rheumatologists Choose Advanced Rheumatology Science

Submission Guidelines for Rheumatology Manuscripts

Manuscript Preparation

All manuscripts must be prepared according to ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) guidelines. For clinical trials, CONSORT reporting guidelines are mandatory. Systematic reviews must follow PRISMA guidelines. Animal studies require ARRIVE guidelines compliance.

Formatting Requirements

Document format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX. Line numbering must be enabled for peer review. Use 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, double-spacing throughout, and 1-inch margins on all sides.

Title page: Include manuscript title (maximum 150 characters), running head (maximum 50 characters), all author names with highest academic degrees, institutional affiliations with department and city, ORCID IDs for all authors, corresponding author contact details (email, phone, mailing address), and word count (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures).

Abstract: Structured format required (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions). Maximum 300 words. No citations or abbreviations (except standard units). Must be comprehensible without reference to main text.

Keywords: Provide 5-8 keywords using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terminology from the National Library of Medicine. Keywords should accurately reflect manuscript content for indexing purposes.

Main Text Structure

For original research articles, organize content as: Introduction (background and objectives), Methods (study design, participants, interventions, outcomes, statistical analysis), Results (primary and secondary outcomes, subgroup analyses), Discussion (interpretation, limitations, clinical implications), and Conclusions.

For systematic reviews and meta-analyses, follow PRISMA structure: Introduction, Methods (search strategy, eligibility criteria, data extraction, quality assessment, statistical methods), Results (study selection, study characteristics, risk of bias, synthesis of results), Discussion, and Conclusions.

Figures and Tables

Figures: Submit as separate high-resolution files (TIFF or EPS format, minimum 300 DPI for photographs, 600 DPI for line art). Number consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.). Provide descriptive captions that make figures understandable without reference to text. Label all axes, include scale bars for microscopy images, and define all abbreviations in figure legends.

Tables: Create in Word or Excel (not as images). Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.). Include descriptive titles above tables. Define abbreviations in table footnotes. Use horizontal lines only (no vertical lines). Ensure tables are editable for typesetting.

References

Use Vancouver style (numbered citations in order of appearance). Maximum 50 references for original articles, 100 for reviews. Include DOI when available. Format: Author(s). Article title. Journal abbreviation. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages. Example: Smith AB, Jones CD, Williams EF. Efficacy of tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2023;75(4):567-578. doi:10.1002/art.12345

Ethics and Compliance

Human subjects research: Include IRB/Ethics Committee approval number and institution name. Confirm informed consent obtained from all participants. For case reports, obtain written patient consent for publication and include consent statement in manuscript.

Animal research: Include IACUC approval details. Follow ARRIVE guidelines for reporting. Describe animal welfare measures and humane endpoints.

Clinical trials: Must be registered in recognized trial registry (ClinicalTrials.gov, ISRCTN, etc.) before patient enrollment. Include trial registration number in abstract. Follow CONSORT guidelines for reporting.

Competing Interests and Funding

All authors must declare competing interests (financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the work). If no conflicts exist, state "The authors declare no competing interests." Acknowledge all funding sources with grant numbers. Describe role of funders in study design, data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.