Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the official journal of the Association, is the oldest and most frequently cited peer-reviewed journal in the profession of foot and ankle medicine.

Founded in 1907 and appearing 6 times per year, it publishes research studies, case reports, literature reviews, special communications, clinical correspondence, letters to the editor, book reviews, and various other types of submissions.

The Journal is included in major indexing and abstracting services for biomedical literature.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.300

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16641

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	273

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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 Health Professions and Medicine, 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.

• Plantar Fasciitis

  Citation: 394

  Authors: Harvey, Krista M., Nsima

• The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Wound Healing

  Citation: 263

  Authors: David G., Edward B.

• Development and validation of a questionnaire designed to measure foot-health status

  Citation: 202

  Authors: PJ, C, S, T

• Mortality Rates and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Jeffrey M., Gerald, David, Jodi, Jennifer, Yelena

• Impact of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain on Health-Related Quality of Life

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Damien B., Jill L., Mark A., Hylton B.

• Anti-inflammatory and wound healing activity of a growth substance in Aloe vera

  Citation: 165

  Authors: RH, JJ, GM, RC

• The Grading of Hallux Valgus

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Adam P., Ann, Alan J., Elaine, Malcolm I. V., Gary J.

• The CONSORT Statement: Revised Recommendations for Improving the Quality of Reports of Parallel-Group Randomized Trials

  Citation: 152

  Authors: David, Kenneth F., Douglas G.

• Navicular drop as a composite measure of excessive pronation

  Citation: 140

  Authors: MJ, JV, BJ

• Foot Pain Impairs Balance and Functional Ability in Community-Dwelling Older People

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Hylton B., Stephen R.

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