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  1. Section Editor(s): Allison, Leslie K. Editor

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Journal Status: The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy enjoys a steady, healthy submission rate. We received 215 submissions in 2019, of which 93 were entered into the third stage of the editorial and peer review system. This reduction in the proportion of submissions that are moved forward for masked peer review is intentional, as we work to achieve an annual acceptance rate commensurate with our ability to publish accepted manuscripts within a reasonable time frame. Manuscripts originated from the United States and 33 other countries. Of the 66 papers for which final disposition was determined in 2019, 15, or 23%, were accepted. Journal Citation Reports indicate a 2018 impact factor of 2.283 for the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. SCImago ranks the Journal in the top 40% of geriatrics and gerontology journals (45/110), and the top 25% of rehabilitation journals (27/120).

 

Reviewer Appreciation: Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy undergo a 3-stage review process that requires the coordinated efforts of the Journal's Editor, 5 Associate Editors, and numerous Reviewers. I extend my sincere thanks to our dedicated Associate Editors: Bill Andrews, Kevin Chui, Ann Medley, Kerstin Palombaro, and Robert Wellmon, each of whom review many submitted manuscripts and guide them through the review and revision process. In addition to his regular editorial responsibilities, Robert Wellmon has this past year agreed to serve as the Social and Digital Media editor for the Journal, supporting our efforts to promote Journal content and increase engagement with readers. Working with the Editorial team, the 82 Editorial Board members and Reviewers listed below each reviewed 1 or more manuscripts for the Journal in 2019. We are most grateful for their committed service.

 

-Leslie K. Allison, Editor

 

Reviewers for 2019

Special Recognition

These individuals each reviewed 5 or more manuscripts last year:

 

Daniela Abreu

 

Dale Avers

 

Richard Bohannon

 

Stephen Carp

 

Patricia Gillette

 

Tamara Gravano

 

Elena Ioana Iconaru

 

Kevin Neville

 

Arco Paul

 

April Roy

 

Nancy Smith

 

Bayram Unver

 

With Sincere Appreciation

These individuals each reviewed 1 to 4 manuscripts last year:

 

Tiffany Adams

 

Mateus Antunes

 

Garrett Ash

 

Katherine Beissner

 

Heather Braden

 

Robert Briggs

 

Kathryn Brown

 

Tracey Collins

 

Christina Criminger

 

Rebecca Crouch

 

Nicole Dawson

 

Zeevi Dvir

 

Ellen Erdman

 

Christian Evans

 

Elie Fiogbe

 

Richard Fortinsky

 

Anne Galgon

 

LaVerene Garner

 

Arzu Genc

 

Susan Glenney

 

Hui-Ting Goh

 

Laura Gras

 

Michelle Green

 

Timothy Hanke

 

Peter Hartley

 

Janine Hatch

 

Jill Heitzman

 

Wendy Herbert

 

Tiffany Hilton

 

Ethan Hood

 

Min Hui Huang

 

Kent Irwin

 

Eric Johnson

 

Max Jordon

 

Michal Katz-Leurer

 

Dennis Klima

 

Neeraj Kumar

 

Kelly Lindenberg

 

Derek Liuzzo

 

Mark Loftin

 

Michelle Lusardi

 

Corrie Mancinelli

 

Alda Marques

 

Caryn McAllister

 

Carol McFarland

 

Sara Migliarese

 

Kenneth Miller

 

Carol Miller

 

Marilyn Moffett

 

Brad Myers

 

Enrique Pineda

 

Patricia Pohl

 

V. Prakash

 

Myla Quiben

 

Doha Rasheedy

 

Mindy Renfro

 

Thomas Rulleau

 

Harshvardhan Singh

 

Kachun Siu

 

James Smith

 

Mike Studer

 

Anielle Cristhine Takahashi

 

Elizabeth Thompson

 

Mary Thompson

 

Elaine Trudelle-Jackson

 

Frank Tudini

 

Justin Wager

 

Sheila Watts

 

Fran Wedge

 

Diane Wrisley