Journal of Adult Protection
Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
23 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Adult Protection offers vital access to innovative research, viewpoints and commentary on current policy in this important field of adult protection ad safeguarding. The Journal’s key benefits include: - it is the only Journal to address developments across all adult service user groups - it bridges the gap between research and practice - articles cover an extremely wide range of issues in adult protection and related agendas – elder abuse, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, as well as different types of abuse, including: financial, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, and neglect - highlights dignity in care and best practice.
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SOCIAL WORK
SOCIAL WORK
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Adult Protection (ISSN: 1466-8203) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOCIAL WORK, published by Emerald in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.390 (Q2), an H-index of 23.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 24 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,813 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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