AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY
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Aims & Scope
American Journal of Dance Therapy informs the international mental health community on the latest findings in dance/movement therapy theory, research, and clinical practice by presenting original contributions, case material, reviews, and studies by leading practitioners and educators in the field. The journal, reflecting the dramatic expansion of the profession over the last half-century, publishes timely articles on working with new populations, changing goals, innovative techniques, and new methods of training. Current professional issues, outcome research, and assessment tools are also examined and evaluated. This biannual forum encourages dance/movement therapists and allied mental health professionals to test their theoretical premises and share their ideas. It is a valuable resource for administrators, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and creative arts therapists in the disciplines of music, art, and drama.
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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ImpaQ AnalysisAMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY (acronym: ajod, ISSN: 0146-3721) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PSYCHOLOGY, published by Springer Nature in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.333 (Q3), an H-index of 26.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 2 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 10 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,672 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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