Last Updated on June 22, 2023

South African Journal of Physiotherapy- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: AOSIS (Pty) Ltd

Abbreviation: S. Afr. J. Physiother.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.01

SJR

 0.335

h-Index

 8

Rank

 14103

Important Details

Title South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Standard Abbreviation S. Afr. J. Physiother.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q3)
Impact Score 1.01
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.335
h-index 8
Overall Rank 14103
Publisher Name AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
Publication Country South Africa
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 24108219, 03796175
Coverage and History 1987-1989, 1991-1998, 2019-2022
Best Quartile Q3
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
168

About South African Journal of Physiotherapy


South African Journal of Physiotherapy is a journal published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1987-1989, 1991-1998, 2019-2022. The rank of this journal is 14103. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.01, 8, and 0.335, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 24108219, 03796175.

The best quartile of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is Q3. This journal has received a total of 168 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


South African Journal of Physiotherapy Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 1.01. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.01

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.41, and the percentage change is -28.87% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Prediction of South African Journal of Physiotherapy Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 1.01. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of South African Journal of Physiotherapy. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.01
2021 1.42
2020 0.59
2019 0.00

South African Journal of Physiotherapy h-index


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The h-index of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 8. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 8 published articles with more than 8 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




South African Journal of Physiotherapy ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is/are as follows: 24108219, 03796175.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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South African Journal of Physiotherapy Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The South African Journal of Physiotherapy is ranked 14103 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.335.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


South African Journal of Physiotherapy Publisher


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The publisher of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the South Africa. Its coverage history is as follows: 1987-1989, 1991-1998, 2019-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is S. Afr. J. Physiother.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('S. Afr. J. Physiother.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in South African Journal of Physiotherapy


If your area of research or discipline is related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The latest impact score of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 1.01. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The latest h-index of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 8. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 0.335. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The latest ranking of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is 14103. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

South African Journal of Physiotherapy is published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The publication country of this journal is South Africa.


What is the abbreviation of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

This standard abbreviation of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is S. Afr. J. Physiother..


Is "South African Journal of Physiotherapy" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

South African Journal of Physiotherapy is a journal published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd.


What is the scope of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The scope of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is as follows:

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

For detailed scope of South African Journal of Physiotherapy, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is/are as follows: 24108219, 03796175.


What is the best quartile for South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The best quartile for South African Journal of Physiotherapy is Q3.


What is the coverage history of South African Journal of Physiotherapy?

The coverage history of South African Journal of Physiotherapy is as follows 1987-1989, 1991-1998, 2019-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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South African Journal of Physiotherapy Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.01
2021 1.42
2020 0.59
2019 0.00



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