About the Journal
OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research reflects AOTF’s commitment to advancing occupational therapy through scientific inquiry. The journal publishes quantitative and qualitative research, systematic reviews, and data-driven findings — with or without statistical significance — that advance the understanding of occupation, participation, and health across the lifespan.
OTJR fosters interdisciplinary dialogue with scholars from psychology, neuroscience, economics, anthropology, sociology, geography, rehabilitation science, nursing, and social work. It is published quarterly by SAGE Publications in partnership with AOTF.
Since January 2020, OTJR has moved to online-only for individual subscribers (AOTA and Pi Theta Epsilon members). Articles from 2002 onward are available at journals.sagepub.com.
Topics covered
JOURNAL DETAILS
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Frequency: Quarterly
H-Index: 47
SCImago rank: 0.461 (Q1)
ISSN (print): 1539-4492
ISSN (online): 1938-2383
Online Access
AOTA and Pi Theta Epsilon members access OTJR online. Articles from 2002 onward are available through SAGE. For subscriber support, visit journals.sagepub.com.
Submit your Research
OTJR accepts quantitative and qualitative research articles and systematic review papers that advance knowledge of occupation and improve participation in meaningful life activities. We publish data-driven research — findings with or without statistical significance.
Ready to submit?
Review the full author instructions on SAGE for formatting requirements, manuscript guidelines, and submission portal access.
Questions about the review process?
Timothy J. Wolf, OTD, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Open Access publishing
Authors may publish open access in OTJR via the SAGE Choice program. Institutional discounts and waivers may be available
Reviewer-in-Training program
Lead reviewers may invite a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or early-career researcher to co-review as an educational experience. The lead reviewer retains full responsibility for the review.
Advertising and reprints
For advertising rates, contact SAGE at advertising@sagepub.com or (805) 410-7772. For reprints, email reprint@sagepub.com.
Resources for authors and reviewers
APA Style JARS
Reporting standards for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research manuscripts.
How to review articles
SAGE’s reviewer guidance including standards, timelines, and best practices for peer review.
Special issues and collections
Themed collections including the Occupational Science Section and past special issues.
Inclusive language guide
SAGE’s guide for authors on using person-first, equitable language throughout manuscripts.
AI policy
SAGE’s policies on the use of artificial intelligence in manuscript preparation and peer review.
Plain language summaries
SAGE’s guidance for writing accessible, plain-language summaries of published research.
Editorial history
OTJR was founded in 1980. Since Volume 22 (2002), the journal has published under its current name to reflect the profession’s commitment to occupational science and evidence-based practice.