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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.27

h-Index

2024-2025

 225

Rank

2024-2025

 3914

SJR

2024-2025

 1.136

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Abbreviation Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2)
h-index 225
Overall Rank/Ranking 3914
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.136
Impact Score 3.27
Publisher W.B. Saunders
Country United States
ISSN 1532821X, 00039993
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1945-2025




Aim and Scope


This international journal has distinguished itself through its coverage of the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation and of the more interdisciplinary field of rehabilitation. The journal publishes original articles that report on important trends and developments in these fields. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation brings readers authoritative information on the therapeutic utilization of physical and pharmaceutical agents in providing comprehensive care for persons with disabilities and chronically ill individuals. The journal is ranked 9th out of 27 Rehabilitation titles, and 12th out of 72 Sport Sciences titles on the 2008 Journal Citation Reports, published by Thomson Reuters.


About Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation


Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2). It is published by W.B. Saunders. The overall rank of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3914. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.136. 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. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 225. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation journal is 1532821X, 00039993. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is cited by a total of 3153 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3.27, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation IF is increased by a factor of 0.14 and approximate percentage change is 4.47% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as 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.

Table Setting

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3.27. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.27
2023 3.13
2022 3.62
2021 3.34
2020 3.15
2019 2.94
2018 2.77
2017 2.93
2016 3.16
2015 3.28
2014 2.91

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation h-index


  Table Setting

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has an h-index of 225. It means 225 articles of this journal have more than 225 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ISSN


The ISSN of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is 1532821X, 00039993. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3914. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.136. 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.

SJR of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.136
2023 1.091
2022 1.062
2021 1.024
2020 1.305
2019 1.114
2018 1.380
2017 1.501
2016 1.506
2015 1.540
2014 1.372

Ranking of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3914
2023 3824
2022 3809
2021 3949
2020 2867
2019 3646
2018 2611
2017 2296
2016 2351
2015 2270
2014 2666

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Publisher


Table Setting

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is published by W.B. Saunders. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1945-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil.. This abbreviation ('Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation


If your research field is/are related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation latest impact IF is 3.27. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.62 (2022) and 2.77 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.14 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.136, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.540 in 2015 and the lowest being 1.024 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.14.


What's the latest h-index of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The latest h-index of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is 225.


Who's the publisher of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is published by the W.B. Saunders, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently ranked 3914 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2270 in 2015 and its lowest position of 3949 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil..


Is the "Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is classified as a journal that the W.B. Saunders publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation encompasses the following areas:

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1532821X, 00039993.


What's the best quartile of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The best quartile for the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1945-2025.


Credits and Sources


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



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.27
2023 3.13
2022 3.62
2021 3.34
2020 3.15
2019 2.94
2018 2.77
2017 2.93
2016 3.16
2015 3.28
2014 2.91



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