Information For Readers
Welcome to The Journal of Occupation, Inclusion and Neuroscience (JOIN).
The Journal of Occupation, Inclusion and Neuroscience (JOIN), an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge at the intersections of occupation, occupational therapy, occupational science, neuroscience, rehabilitation, inclusion, participation, and health innovation.
JOIN provides a scholarly platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, students, policymakers, and other professionals to share rigorous research, critical perspectives, and innovative approaches that contribute to a deeper understanding of human occupation, health, functioning, participation, and inclusion across the lifespan.
The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary and internationally relevant scholarship that bridges research, clinical practice, education, technology, community development, and policy. Through the dissemination of scientifically rigorous and ethically conducted research, JOIN seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange across disciplines, professions, populations, and geographical contexts.
For Our Readers
Readers are invited to explore JOIN as an open scholarly resource for current research and emerging perspectives across the journal's multidisciplinary scope.
We encourage readers to register with the journal to receive notifications of newly published issues, journal announcements, calls for papers, and other relevant scholarly updates. Registration also enables readers to engage more closely with the journal and its developing academic community.
Open Access to Knowledge
JOIN is committed to the principle that scholarly knowledge should be accessible and capable of contributing to research, education, professional practice, and society.
All articles published in JOIN are made freely and immediately accessible online in accordance with the journal's Open Access policy. Readers may access published content without subscription barriers, supporting broader dissemination, scholarly exchange, and the responsible use of research across countries and disciplines.
Building an International Scholarly Community
As a developing international journal, JOIN welcomes engagement from researchers, clinicians, educators, students, institutions, and professional communities from diverse regions and disciplinary backgrounds.
The journal is committed to developing a scholarly environment founded on editorial independence, rigorous peer review, research integrity, publication ethics, transparency, inclusivity, and responsible open-access publishing.
Through this commitment, JOIN seeks to contribute to an expanding body of knowledge that connects scientific discovery with meaningful participation and better outcomes for individuals and communities.
We invite you to read, contribute, collaborate, and grow with JOIN as we build an inclusive international platform for interdisciplinary scholarship.
