Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy (IJOT) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, theoretical papers, opinion pieces, and practice reports relevant to occupational therapy. It aims to advance the knowledge and practice of the profession, with a focus on international relevance and clinical application. The journal considers a range of methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, as well as systematic and scoping reviews. It also publishes case studies and theoretical analyses of clinical, research, and educational approaches. The journal emphasizes ethical considerations, originality, and transparency in its submissions.

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Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

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