The Announcements page features official communications from Rheumatology (Bulgaria) related to editorial policies, special issues, calls for papers, indexing updates, scientific events, and initiatives aimed at strengthening the journal’s international profile.
Transition to Gold Open Access Model and Introduction of Article Processing Charges (APC)
The Editorial Board of Rheumatology (Bulgaria) announces a revision of the journal’s publication and financial model, effective 1 August 2026. From this date, the journal will operate under a structured Gold Open Access model.
To support editorial management, technical maintenance, DOI registration, indexing, archiving, and online publication, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of EUR 100 will apply to accepted manuscripts submitted on or after 1 August 2026.
The following article types will remain free of charge: invited Editorials, invited Reviews, Letters to the Editor commissioned by the Editorial Office, and other manuscripts specifically commissioned by the Editorial Office.
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.
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.