Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases — Journal Profile & Submission Links
BMJ · ISSN-L 0003-4967
Source-backed journal profile with OpenAlex metadata and links to official submission resources for Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- ard.bmj.com/
- Author guidelines
- ard.bmj.com/pages/authors/
Catalog scope notes
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases publishes original work on all aspects of rheumatology and disorders of connective tissue. Laboratory and clinical studies are equally welcome. The journal covers basic and translational science, epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and expert-led recommendations for the management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.