Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities

Aims & Scope

If you’ve been searching for a forum for description of evidence-based policy and practice related to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this is it.

The Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities (JPPID) features content related to: -policy development- service design- working methods and treatment procedures- financial, administrative and legal frameworks

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6989

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	331

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.782

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Need for a Taxonomy for Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities

  Citation: 375

  Authors: H., C.

• Models of Disability, Quality of Life, and Individualized Supports: Implications for Professional Practice in Intellectual Disability

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Wil H. E., Robert L.

• Stress and Resilience for Parents of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Key Factors and Recommendations for Practitioners

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Justin W., Stephen B.

• Major Health Risks in Aging Persons With Intellectual Disabilities: An Overview of Recent Studies

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Meindert, Tamar, Lynette, Marian, Shahin, Andre

• Vulnerability to Loneliness in People with Intellectual Disability: An Explanatory Model

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Linda, Monica

• Family Quality of Life When There Is a Child With a Developmental Disability

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Roy I., Jacqueline, Mian, Grace

• Quality of Life: Its Application to Persons With Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families—Introduction and Overview

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Roy I., Robert L., Ivan

• Siblings of Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Psychosocial Outcomes, Relationships, and Future Planning

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Tamar, Catherine Keiling

• Dementia in Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities-Epidemiology, Presentation, and Diagnosis

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Andre, Shahin, Lynette, Veena, Jenny, John, Nancy, Ken, Nick, Margje, Marian

• Digital inclusion and participation of people with intellectual disabilities during <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: A rapid review and international bricolage

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Darren, Kristin Alfredsson, Sue, Esther, Joanne, Marcos, Vanessa, Stefan, Claude L., Esther, Piotr, Iva, Eva Flygare

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