Current Issue
This issue of Rheumatology (Bulgaria) marks a transformative milestone as the journal completes its transition to a fully digital format, supported by a modernized publishing platform and enhanced editorial infrastructure. In the leading editorial, the new Editor-in-Chief outlines a commitment to transparency, professional ethics, and rigorous peer-review standards aimed at elevating the journal’s international standing.
The scientific content features original research on the clinical outcomes of transitioning to biosimilar therapies in axial spondyloarthritis, alongside investigations into the genetic links between mood disorders and chronic pain. Readers will also find comprehensive reviews on the diagnostic challenges of IgG4-related disease and diverse case reports covering rare conditions such as post-SARS-CoV-2 eosinophilic fasciitis. By integrating clinical practice with academic excellence, this issue reaffirms the journal's dedication to serving the Bulgarian rheumatology community while expanding its reach to the global scientific audience.
Announcements
Open Access Policy and Author Requirements
Rheumatology (Bulgaria) operates under a fully Open Access model. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
All submissions must be prepared in English, including the full text and metadata. A Bulgarian abstract with keywords may be present.
The journal adheres to international standards of publication ethics and transparent editorial practice.
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Editorial Board Renewal and International Expansion
As part of the journal’s modernization strategy, the Editorial Board has been expanded to include internationally recognized experts in rheumatology and autoimmune diseases.
This renewal strengthens the peer-review process, reinforces ethical standards, and enhances the journal’s international visibility. Rheumatology (Bulgaria) remains indexed in Scopus and continues to follow internationally accepted publishing standards.
Submissions from national and international authors are welcome.
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Articles in Press Now Available
Rheumatology (Bulgaria) has introduced an Articles in Press publication model.
Accepted manuscripts are now published online immediately after final editorial approval and production, prior to assignment to a specific issue. Each article receives a permanent DOI upon publication and is fully citable.
This model ensures rapid dissemination of clinically relevant and scientifically robust research in rheumatology and related fields.
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Editorial
Articles
Reviews
Case Reports
Rheumatology (Bulgaria) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal owned and published by the Bulgarian Society for Rheumatology. Currently, the Journal does not charge article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, or publication fees. All articles are published free of charge for authors.
Indexing: Scopus; EMBASE (Excerpta Medica); Google Scholar; CrossRef; Central Medical Library – Bulgaria; Bulgarian Medical Literature Database; Open Ukrainian Citation Index (OUCI).
ISSN: Online 2738-831X · Print 1310-0505