Professions and Professionalism (P&P) is an open-access, net-based, peer-reviewed and English-language journal. The Journal invites research-based empirical, theoretical or synoptic articles focusing on traditional professions as well as other knowledge-based occupational groups. The journal is interdisciplinary, with its centre of gravity in the social sciences and humanities. While articles may focus on one profession in a specific social context, authors are encouraged to point out the wider relevance of their contributions to the study of professions and professionalism.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
8
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionNorway
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Frequency3 issues per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications260
Publisher OrgOslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1893-1049
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
PKP Preservation Network, LOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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.
EducationQ3
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Life-span and Life-course StudiesEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Management and Organizational StudiesInterprofessional Education and CollaborationSocial Work Education and PracticeTeacher Education and Leadership StudiesMental Health and Patient InvolvementHealthcare Quality and ManagementPublic Policy and Administration ResearchHealth Policy Implementation SciencePrimary Care and Health OutcomesEducator Training and Historical Pedagogy