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Journal of Biomechanics

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.65

h-Index

2024-2025

 233

Rank

2024-2025

 6774

SJR

2024-2025

 0.8

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Biomechanics
Abbreviation J. Biomech.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Rehabilitation (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q2); Biophysics (Q2); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Sports Science (Q2)
h-index 233
Overall Rank/Ranking 6774
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.8
Impact Score 2.65
Publisher Elsevier Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 18732380, 00219290
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1968-2025




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Biomechanics publishes reports of original and substantial findings using the principles of mechanics to explore biological problems. Analytical, as well as experimental papers may be submitted, and the journal accepts original articles, surveys and perspective articles (usually by Editorial invitation only), book reviews and letters to the Editor. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts include excellence, novelty, significance, clarity, conciseness and interest to the readership.


About Journal of Biomechanics


Journal of Biomechanics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Rehabilitation (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q2); Biophysics (Q2); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Sports Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Biomechanics is 6774. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.8. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 233. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Biomechanics journal is 18732380, 00219290. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Biomechanics is cited by a total of 3796 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Biomechanics Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Biomechanics is 2.65, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Biomechanics IF is increased by a factor of 0.14 and approximate percentage change is 5.58% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Biomechanics Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Biomechanics is 2.65. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Biomechanics. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.65
2023 2.51
2022 2.64
2021 2.74
2020 2.66
2019 2.60
2018 2.80
2017 2.62
2016 2.88
2015 2.85
2014 3.14

Journal of Biomechanics h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Biomechanics has an h-index of 233. It means 233 articles of this journal have more than 233 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Biomechanics ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Biomechanics is 18732380, 00219290. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Biomechanics Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Biomechanics is 6774. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.8. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Biomechanics by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.8
2023 0.734
2022 0.699
2021 0.747
2020 0.826
2019 1.011
2018 1.149
2017 1.147
2016 1.242
2015 1.264
2014 1.238

Ranking of Journal of Biomechanics by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6774
2023 7048
2022 7110
2021 6297
2020 5789
2019 4259
2018 3549
2017 3585
2016 3171
2015 3152
2014 3167

Journal of Biomechanics Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Biomechanics is published by Elsevier Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1968-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Biomechanics is J. Biomech.. This abbreviation ('J. Biomech.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Biomechanics


If your research field is/are related to Rehabilitation (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q2); Biophysics (Q2); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Sports Science (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Biomechanics?

Journal of Biomechanics latest impact IF is 2.65. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.14 (2014) and 2.51 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.74 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The Journal of Biomechanics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.8, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.264 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.699 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Biomechanics over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.74.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Biomechanics is 233.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The Journal of Biomechanics is published by the Elsevier Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The Journal of Biomechanics is currently ranked 6774 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3152 in 2015 and its lowest position of 7110 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Biomechanics?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Biomechanics is J. Biomech..


Is the "Journal of Biomechanics" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Biomechanics is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The Journal of Biomechanics encompasses the following areas:

  • Rehabilitation
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biophysics
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Sports Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The Journal of Biomechanics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18732380, 00219290.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The best quartile for the Journal of Biomechanics is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Biomechanics?

The Journal of Biomechanics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1968-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Biomechanics

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.65
2023 2.51
2022 2.64
2021 2.74
2020 2.66
2019 2.60
2018 2.80
2017 2.62
2016 2.88
2015 2.85
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