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Arthritis Research & Therapy

One of the world's leading journals in the field of rheumatology, Arthritis Research & Therapy covers a broad range of autoimmune rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, and focuses on...

Publishing model
Open access

Journal Impact Factor
5.4 (2025)

Downloads
6M (2025)

Submission to first decision (median)
11 days

BMC Nutrition

BMC Nutrition is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of nutritional sciences, including public health nutrition and global interventions,...

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Open access

Journal Impact Factor
2.7 (2025)

Downloads
1.4M (2025)

Submission to first decision (median)
10 days

BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology

Exploring all aspects of research related to chemically defined therapeutic and toxic agents, BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology welcomes papers on a broad range of topics, including...

Publishing model
Open access

Journal Impact Factor
3.5 (2025)

Downloads
1.3M (2025)

Submission to first decision (median)
16 days

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Open for submissions

Submission deadline
31 May 2027

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Catheter placement and management

Catheter placement and management are critical components in modern nursing and medical care, encompassing a range of procedures such as...

Status
Open for submissions

Submission deadline
01 June 2027

Status
Open for submissions

Submission deadline
25 June 2027

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