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Journal of Physical Therapy Education

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins · United Kingdom

ISSN0899-1855eISSN1938-3533

SJR Q2✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total28

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

0.51

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SNIP

0.967

Total Works

1,938

Total Citations

15,946

2yr Mean Citedness

0.81

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Physical Therapy Education focuses on the educational aspects of physical therapy, including curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and assessment strategies for physical therapist students and faculty. It examines topics such as clinical reasoning, leadership development, mental health in students, and the integration of new technologies and educational models like competency-based education and entrustable professional activities. The journal also addresses faculty mentorship, admissions processes, and the evolving landscape of physical therapy practice and education.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary Language—

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 67 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,938

Publisher OrgLippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0899-1855 / 1938-3533

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Indexed in a trusted database?

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?

N/A

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

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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.

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ2

RehabilitationQ2

Health PolicyQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Health Care Sciences & Services

Scopus Categories

RehabilitationPhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationHealth Policy

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Innovations in Medical EducationOccupational Therapy Practice and ResearchNursing Roles and PracticesInterprofessional Education and CollaborationMusculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation