International Journal of Stress Management
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81 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The editorial focus of the International Journal of Stress Management® (IJSM) is the assessment, management, and treatment of stress and trauma, whether emotional, cognitive, behavioral, or physiological. Personal, occupational, organizational, and societal issues relevant to stress identification and management are also covered. IJSM publishes articles that advance theory and practice and promotes methodologically sound research in stress identification and management across disciplines that include psychology and other social sciences, psychiatry, medicine, therapy and other healthcare, business and industry, humanities, arts, education, engineering, and others. The journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed original research — qualitative and/or quantitative empirical, theoretical, historical, and review articles — as well as brief reports, book reviews, and editorials. Contributions to the IJSM come from an international array of scholars and practitioners who come from varied disciplines around the globe.
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PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Stress Management (ISSN: 1072-5245) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PSYCHOLOGY, published by APA in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.813 (Q1), an H-index of 81.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 29 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,387 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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