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Sociology of Sport Journal

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

 70

Rank

2024-2025

 7226

SJR

2024-2025

 0.763

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 Sociology of Sport Journal
Abbreviation Sociol. Sport J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Sports Science (Q2)
h-index 70
Overall Rank/Ranking 7226
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.763
Impact Score 2.65
Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 15432785, 07411235
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1996-2025




Aim and Scope


Published four times a year (March, June, September, December), The Sociology of Sport Journal (SSJ) publishes original research, framed by social theory, on exercise, sport, physical culture, and the (physically active) body. Analyses from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives are encouraged to stimulate further research, critical thought, and theory development on topics ranging in broad scope from global professional sport, coaching, commercial exercise/fitness, and recreational physical activity. The journal publishes an array of research articles, research notes,and book reviews. Members of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) receive SSJ as part of their membership.


About Sociology of Sport Journal


Sociology of Sport Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Sports Science (Q2). It is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The overall rank of Sociology of Sport Journal is 7226. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.763. 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 70. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Sociology of Sport Journal journal is 15432785, 07411235. 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. Sociology of Sport Journal is cited by a total of 306 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Sociology of Sport Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Sociology of Sport Journal is 2.65, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Sociology of Sport Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0.51 and approximate percentage change is 23.83% 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

Sociology of Sport Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Sociology of Sport Journal 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 Sociology of Sport Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.65
2023 2.14
2022 1.87
2021 2.17
2020 1.59
2019 2.81
2018 1.66
2017 1.32
2016 0.91
2015 1.36
2014 1.48

Sociology of Sport Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Sociology of Sport Journal has an h-index of 70. It means 70 articles of this journal have more than 70 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.




Sociology of Sport Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Sociology of Sport Journal is 15432785, 07411235. 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

Sociology of Sport Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Sociology of Sport Journal is 7226. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.763. 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 Sociology of Sport Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.763
2023 0.756
2022 0.637
2021 0.863
2020 0.762
2019 0.840
2018 0.667
2017 0.832
2016 0.767
2015 0.781
2014 0.931

Ranking of Sociology of Sport Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7226
2023 6767
2022 8006
2021 5113
2020 6411
2019 5569
2018 7238
2017 5564
2016 6100
2015 6083
2014 4781

Sociology of Sport Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Sociology of Sport Journal is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1996-2025. 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 Sociology of Sport Journal is Sociol. Sport J.. This abbreviation ('Sociol. Sport J.') 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 Sociology of Sport Journal


If your research field is/are related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (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 Sociology of Sport Journal?

Sociology of Sport Journal 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 2.81 (2019) and 0.91 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.81 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Sociology of Sport Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.763, 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 0.931 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.637 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Sociology of Sport Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.81.


What's the latest h-index of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

The latest h-index of the Sociology of Sport Journal is 70.


Who's the publisher of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

The Sociology of Sport Journal is published by the Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

The Sociology of Sport Journal is currently ranked 7226 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 4781 in 2014 and its lowest position of 8006 in 2022.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Sociology of Sport Journal is Sociol. Sport J..


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

Sociology of Sport Journal is classified as a journal that the Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

The Sociology of Sport Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

The Sociology of Sport Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15432785, 07411235.


What's the best quartile of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

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


What's the coverage history of the Sociology of Sport Journal?

The Sociology of Sport Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1996-2025.


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 Sociology of Sport Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.65
2023 2.14
2022 1.87
2021 2.17
2020 1.59
2019 2.81
2018 1.66
2017 1.32
2016 0.91
2015 1.36
2014 1.48



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