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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PLAY

STRONG · US

ISSN1938-0399eISSN1938-0402

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Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

Total10

Journal Impact Factor

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H-Index

Total Works

226

Total Citations

5,048

2yr Mean Citedness

0.00

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Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Play is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of play. It publishes research on the history, psychology, sociology, and cultural significance of play across the lifespan. The journal aims to foster a deeper understanding of play's role in human development, learning, and well-being.

General Information

Country / RegionUS

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyQuarterly

Status⚠️ Inactive

Total Publications226

Publisher OrgThe Strong

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble-blind 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?

STRONG

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1938-0399 / 1938-0402

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Indexed in a trusted database?

N/A

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Peer review process documented?

Double-blind peer review

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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

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Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Digital Games and MediaChild Development and Digital TechnologyEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentChild Therapy and DevelopmentImpact of Technology on AdolescentsEducational Games and GamificationCreativity in Education and NeuroscienceThemes in Literature AnalysisCinema and Media StudiesMedia, Gender, and Advertising