Society of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai) · Japan · Est. 1991
ISSN1341-1667
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR
5
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High Risk
Score Breakdown
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Total5
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.108
H-Index
17
SNIP
0.046
Total Works
3,319
Total Citations
3,962
2yr Mean Citedness
0.08
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal publishes research on physical therapy and rehabilitation. Articles investigate the effectiveness of interventions for conditions such as knee and hip replacements, chronic low back pain, and rotator cuff tears. The scope also includes studies on functional assessments like balance, gait, and muscle strength, as well as factors influencing rehabilitation outcomes, such as patient characteristics and exercise parameters.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary Language—
1st Year Published1991
Annual Volume~ 92 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications3,319
Publisher OrgThe Society of Physical Therapy Science
Society of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai)
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Does the journal have a website?
No URL
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Is the ISSN verified?
1341-1667
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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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?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMuscle activation and electromyography studiesLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesSports injuries and preventionSports Performance and TrainingEffects of Vibration on HealthShoulder Injury and Treatment