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Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States

ISSN0008-4174eISSN1911-9828

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.659

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.091

Total Works

4,019

Total Citations

39,418

2yr Mean Citedness

0.80

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy publishes research on occupational therapy practice, focusing on interventions, assessments, and professional development. Articles explore topics such as recovery from injuries, promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting participation in meaningful occupations, and addressing health disparities. The journal also examines the role of occupational therapists in various settings, including primary care and accessibility projects, and investigates the impact of specific therapeutic approaches and resources.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyFive No. A Year, 1979-

StatusActive

Total Publications4,019

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0008-4174 / 1911-9828

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Occupational TherapyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Rehabilitation

Scopus Categories

Occupational Therapy

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Occupational Therapy Practice and ResearchCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersFamily and Disability Support ResearchStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryAssistive Technology in Communication and Mobility