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Journal of the Association for Music and Imagery

Association for Music and Imagery · United States · Est. 2000

ISSN1098-8009

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.116

H-Index

Total Works

Total Citations

2yr Mean Citedness

0.00

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the therapeutic applications of music and imagery, particularly the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and its modifications. Articles explore GIM's use in treating various conditions, including depression, eating disorders, and cancer, and its application with specific populations such as immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and children. The journal also examines theoretical underpinnings, clinical practice, therapist experiences, and the integration of music and imagery with other therapeutic modalities.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2000

Annual Volume~ 4 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications43

Submission Info

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Acceptance Rate—

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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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4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Association for Music and Imagery

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1098-8009

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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?

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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

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

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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.

MusicQ3

Clinical PsychologyQ4

Psychology (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Psychology (miscellaneous)MusicClinical Psychology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Music Therapy and HealthDiverse Music Education InsightsNeuroscience and Music PerceptionArt Therapy and Mental HealthPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsMindfulness and Compassion InterventionsMusic Technology and Sound StudiesEmpathy and Medical EducationPain Management and Placebo EffectAssistive Technology in Communication and Mobility