About the Journal of Arthritis Research and Therapy
A peer-reviewed, open access platform dedicated to advancing the molecular and mechanistic understanding of arthritis and related musculoskeletal pathophysiology through rigorous scientific inquiry.
JART publishes mechanistic research that deepens our understanding of arthritis pathogenesis and related musculoskeletal disorders. We prioritize investigations that reveal molecular pathways, disease models, cellular mechanisms, and biomarker discovery rather than clinical management protocols.
Molecular Pathogenesis
Signaling pathways, gene expression profiles, epigenetic modifications, and protein interactions driving arthritis onset and progression.
Autoimmunity & Inflammation
Immune cell dysfunction, cytokine networks, autoantigens, T-cell and B-cell dysregulation, and innate immune responses in rheumatic diseases.
Cartilage & Bone Biology
Chondrocyte metabolism, matrix degradation, osteoclast-osteoblast dynamics, bone remodeling, and mineralization processes.
Disease Biomarkers
Discovery and validation of molecular, proteomic, genomic, and metabolomic biomarkers for disease stratification and prognostic assessment.
Chronic Pain Mechanisms
Nociceptor sensitization, neuroinflammation, central sensitization, and pain pathway alterations in musculoskeletal conditions.
Disease Models
In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models that recapitulate arthritis pathophysiology for mechanistic investigation and target validation.
Cellular & Molecular Therapeutics
Target identification, mechanism-of-action studies, molecular therapeutic strategies, and cellular pathway modulation.
Autoinflammatory Diseases
Molecular mechanisms underlying systemic autoinflammatory syndromes, inflammasome activation, and innate immune dysregulation.
Juvenile Arthritis Pathophysiology
Age-specific molecular mechanisms, developmental immunology, and growth-related pathophysiological processes in pediatric rheumatic diseases.
For Researchers
- Rigorous peer review by mechanistic experts
- Rapid editorial decisions and publication
- Open access ensures global visibility
- No restrictions on data supplementation
- Indexed in major academic databases
- International editorial board guidance
For the Scientific Community
- Interdisciplinary mechanistic insights
- Access to validated disease models
- Biomarker discovery resources
- Pathway-focused research clusters
- Emerging target identification
- Collaborative research opportunities
JART employs a streamlined yet rigorous editorial workflow designed to balance scientific excellence with publication efficiency. Our editorial team includes specialists in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, pain research, and musculoskeletal pathophysiology.
Manuscript Submission
Authors submit via our online portal or email to [email protected]. Manuscripts are acknowledged within 72 hours with a unique tracking number.
Editorial Screening
The editorial team evaluates scope alignment, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and novelty. Manuscripts meeting criteria advance to peer review.
Peer Review
Expert reviewers assess mechanistic validity, experimental design, statistical analysis, reproducibility, and scientific impact. Authors receive constructive feedback for revision.
Revision & Acceptance
Revised manuscripts undergo editorial re-evaluation. Accepted articles proceed to production with author approval of galley proofs.
Publication & Indexing
Articles are published online with DOI assignment and submitted to indexing services for maximum discoverability.
JART accepts original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case reports documenting unique mechanistic insights, and short communications. All submissions must adhere to our formatting standards and ethical guidelines.
- Manuscripts formatted according to JART specifications with structured abstracts
- Ethical approval documentation for all animal and human subject research
- Conflict of interest disclosures and funding transparency
- Data availability statements encouraging reproducibility
- Clear methodology sections enabling replication
- High-resolution figures illustrating mechanistic findings
JART's editorial excellence is maintained by a diverse international board of experts spanning molecular immunology, skeletal biology, pain neuroscience, inflammation research, and translational medicine. Our editors provide expert guidance throughout the peer review process while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity.
The editorial team comprises specialists from leading research institutions worldwide, ensuring balanced evaluation of manuscripts across geographic regions and subdisciplines. View our complete Editorial Board for detailed information about our editors' expertise and affiliations.
JART operates under a fully open access model, ensuring that published research is immediately and freely available to the global scientific community. This approach maximizes research impact, accelerates knowledge dissemination, and supports equitable access to scientific discoveries.
To sustain publication operations, JART charges Article Processing Charges (APCs) that cover peer review coordination, editorial management, copyediting, typesetting, and perpetual online hosting. Transparent pricing information and waiver policies for authors from low-income countries are detailed on our APC page.
"I was impressed by the swift services of the journal and easy navigation beginning from manuscript submission to galley proof. I would recommend future authors — 'Consider this journal if you are wondering where to publish your scientific work.' They are Google Scholar indexed and so you do not have to worry if your scientific work won't reach the community of other researchers."
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Advance Arthritis Research with JART
Join the global community of researchers unraveling the molecular mysteries of arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. Submit your mechanistic research to JART today.
For inquiries about submissions, editorial policies, or collaboration opportunities, contact us at [email protected]
