Qualitative Research in Psychology
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Aims & Scope
Qualitative Research in Psychology aims to become the primary forum for qualitative researchers in all areas of psychology- cognitive, social, developmental, educational, clinical, health, and forensic-as well as for those conducting psychologically relevant qualitative research in other disciplines. Qualitative Research in Psychology is dedicated to exploring and expanding the territory of qualitative psychological research, strengthening its identity within the international research community and defining its place within the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The journal will be broad in scope, presenting the full range of qualitative approaches to psychological research.
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisQualitative Research in Psychology (ISSN: 1478-0887) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PSYCHOLOGY, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.320 (Q1), an H-index of 62.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 28 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,090 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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