AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY

metrics 2024

Integrating Theory and Practice for Optimal Outcomes.

Introduction

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY, published by American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc, stands as a pivotal resource in the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy, with an ISSN of 0002-9564 and an E-ISSN of 2575-6559. Since its inception in 1947, this esteemed journal has provided a rigorous platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, innovative clinical practices, and theoretical advancements in psychotherapy. With a respectable impact factor that places it in the Q2 quartile for both Clinical Psychology and Miscellaneous Medicine, it ranks in the 54th percentile among clinical psychology journals according to Scopus. The journal seeks to foster scholarly dialogue and inform evidence-based practices among researchers, practitioners, and students alike, encouraging the exploration of diverse therapeutic modalities and the integration of new research findings that enhance clinical outcomes. This commitment to academic excellence ensures that the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY remains an essential tool for those dedicated to the advancement of mental health care.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.58
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index54
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.68
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life14.40
Citing Half Life12.00
JCI1.14
Total Documents770
WOS Total Citations796
SCIMAGO Total Citations2166
SCIMAGO SELF Citations101
Scopus Journal Rank0.58
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.67
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.82
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #142/311
Percentile 54.34
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 70/180
Percentile 61.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 36/180
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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