Aims & Scope

​​​JAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Published for more than 25 years, its mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and professional issues.

Published monthly, JAAPA's award-winning editorial includes: -Clinical review articles (with AAPA-approved Category I CME in each issue)- Case reports- Clinical departments- Original health services research- Articles on issues of professional interest to PAs

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2024 0.80

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 19833

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 307

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.224

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 28

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.80
First Published: 2024

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.224
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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