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About OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
About OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE Publishing (US). It focuses on Occupational Therapy Practice and Research, Medical Practices and Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Aging, Health, and Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Family and Disability Support Research, Psychometric Methodologies and Testing, Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, Children's Physical and Motor Development, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research.
Key indicators: ISSN 15394492, 19382383; H-index 55.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (55): Strong citation impact — 55 articles cited at least 55 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Occupational Therapy Practice and Research, Medical Practices and Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Aging, Health, and Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Family and Disability Support Research, Psychometric Methodologies and Testing, Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, Children's Physical and Motor Development, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research?
15394492, 19382383.
Who publishes OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research?
SAGE Publishing.
What are OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research's metrics?
H-index 55.
Where do I submit to OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research?
Via the official website.
Is OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Journal Metrics
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Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
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