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State of the Journal, 2021
1Stacey Reynolds, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, and Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA; reynoldsse3@vcu.edu.
Summary
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) remains a leading resource for occupational therapy professionals. It continues to publish high-quality research and expand its reach through new digital platforms.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Therapy
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) is a premier publication in the field.
- Maintaining a high ranking requires a commitment to publishing quality research relevant to occupational therapy professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline AJOT's strategy for maintaining its leading position.
- To describe initiatives for enhancing reader engagement and expanding the journal's scope.
Main Methods:
- Continued commitment to publishing high-quality occupational therapy research.
- Leveraging new digital platforms, including a revamped website and the AJOT: Authors and Issues series.
- Improving the manuscript submission platform and reader engagement strategies.
Main Results:
- AJOT maintains its position as a top-rated occupational therapy journal in North America.
- New initiatives are in place to facilitate communication and engagement with readers.
- The journal is expanding its scope and accessibility through its website and submission platform.
Conclusions:
- AJOT is dedicated to serving practitioners, academics, and administrators with essential research.
- The journal is adapting to the evolving needs of the occupational therapy profession.
- Enhanced digital strategies will support AJOT's role in guiding best practices and fostering professional development.
