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Frontiers in Lupus is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the research, understanding, and treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus). Led by Field Chief Editor John Harley, Frontiers in Lupus we...

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John Harley

Independent researcher

United States

Editor-in-Chief

Anca Askanase

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Epidemiology of Lupus

Angela Tincani

Rheumatology Unit ASST-Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Italy

Italy

Specialty Chief Editor

Reproductive Issues in Lupus

Antonio La Cava

University of California, Los Angeles

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Disease Mechanisms in Lupus

Chaim Putterman

Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University

Israel

Specialty Chief Editor

Translational Immunology and Pre-Clinical Models

Elena Massarotti

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Clinical Research and Treatment in Lupus

Matthew Cook

University of Cambridge

United Kingdom

Specialty Chief Editor

Genetics and Genomics in Lupus

Alakendu Ghosh

Govt of West Bengal, Dept of Health & Family welfare

India

Associate Editor

Disease Mechanisms in Lupus

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About the journal

Scope

Frontiers in Lupus is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the research, understanding, and treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus). Led by Field Chief Editor John Harley, Frontiers in Lupus welcomes research contributions in various domains of Lupus research, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and improved health outcomes. Topics include, but are not limited to: clinical research and treatment in lupus epidemiology of lupus genetics and genomics in lupus mechanisms of disease translational immunology and preclinical models The journal supports and advances the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being by contributing to the advancement of knowledge and therapies that can improve the health and well-being of those affected by Lupus. Manuscripts outside the scope of Frontiers in Lupus include those unrelated to SLE or its associated domains, lacking relevance to Lupus research areas, and not aligning with the journal's mission. Frontiers in Lupus is committed to advancing developments in the field of Lupus research by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Aims

Frontiers in Lupus is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the research, understanding, and treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus).

Led by Field Chief Editor John Harley, Frontiers in Lupus welcomes research contributions in various domains of Lupus research, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and improved health outcomes. Topics include, but are not limited to:

clinical research and treatment in lupus

epidemiology of lupus

genetics and genomics in lupus

mechanisms of disease

translational immunology and preclinical models

The journal supports and advances the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being by contributing to the advancement of knowledge and therapies that can improve the health and well-being of those affected by Lupus.

Manuscripts outside the scope of Frontiers in Lupus include those unrelated to SLE or its associated domains, lacking relevance to Lupus research areas, and not aligning with the journal's mission.

Frontiers in Lupus is committed to advancing developments in the field of Lupus research by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/about

ISSN
2813-6934
Editor-in-Chief
John Harley (Independent researcher, Cincinnati, United States) — Field Chief Editor
Established
2026

Sections

  • Clinical Research and Treatment in Lupus

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/sections/clinical-research-and-treatment-in-lupus

  • Disease Mechanisms in Lupus

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/sections/disease-mechanisms-in-lupus

  • Epidemiology of Lupus

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/sections/epidemiology-of-lupus

  • Genetics and Genomics in Lupus

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/sections/genetics-and-genomics-in-lupus

  • Reproductive Issues in Lupus

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/sections/reproductive-issues-in-lupus

  • Translational Immunology and Pre-Clinical Models

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/sections/translational-immunology-and-pre-clinical-models

Article types accepted

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Review
  • Methods
  • Review
  • Mini Review
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Perspective
  • Clinical Trial
  • Case Report
  • Classification
  • Data Report
  • Brief Research Report
  • General Commentary
  • Opinion
  • Correction
  • Editorial
  • Technology and Code
  • Study Protocol
  • FAIR² Data

Fees and currencies

  • Article processing charges (official)
  • - Category A: CHF 2,195 — Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Clinical Trial, Classification, Technology and Code, Study Protocol
  • - Category B: CHF 1,750 — Mini Review, Perspective, Case Report, Data Report, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • - Category C: CHF 0 — Correction, Editorial
  • Currency: CHF

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

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Peer review

  • Official peer-review process: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

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Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/about

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Accepted article types

  • Original Research (fee category A)
  • Systematic Review (fee category A)
  • Methods (fee category A)
  • Review (fee category A)
  • Mini Review (fee category B)
  • Hypothesis and Theory (fee category A)
  • Perspective (fee category B)
  • Clinical Trial (fee category A)
  • Case Report (fee category B)
  • Classification (fee category A)
  • Data Report (fee category B)
  • Brief Research Report (fee category B)
  • General Commentary (fee category B)
  • Opinion (fee category B)
  • Correction (fee category C)
  • Editorial (fee category C)
  • Technology and Code (fee category A)
  • Study Protocol (fee category A)
  • FAIR² Data

Author guidelines

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/for-authors/author-guidelines

Peer review

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Journal metrics

Articles
50
Total views
213,800
Downloads
67,500
Citations
124

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Citations
124
Time to decision
35
Time to publication
98

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-23.