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International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching

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

2.67

h-Index

2024-2025

 49

Rank

2024-2025

 6409

SJR

2024-2025

 0.832

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 International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
Abbreviation Int. J. Sports Sci. Coach.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sports Science (Q2)
h-index 49
Overall Rank/Ranking 6409
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.832
Impact Score 2.67
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17479541
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2010-2025




About International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching


International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sports Science (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is 6409. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.832. 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 49. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching journal is 17479541. 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. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is cited by a total of 1403 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is 2.67, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching IF is increased by a factor of 0.26 and approximate percentage change is 10.79% 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

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is 2.67. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.67
2023 2.41
2022 2.58
2021 2.28
2020 1.57
2019 1.11
2018 1.08
2017 0.77
2016 0.75
2015 0.66
2014 0.63

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching h-index


  Table Setting

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching has an h-index of 49. It means 49 articles of this journal have more than 49 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.




International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching ISSN


The ISSN of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is 17479541. 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

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is 6409. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.832. 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 International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.832
2023 0.741
2022 0.628
2021 0.631
2020 0.642
2019 0.515
2018 0.577
2017 0.435
2016 0.456
2015 0.371
2014 0.326

Ranking of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6409
2023 6951
2022 8135
2021 7787
2020 7840
2019 9536
2018 8357
2017 10276
2016 9993
2015 11538
2014 12274

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Publisher


Table Setting

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2010-2025. 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 International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is Int. J. Sports Sci. Coach.. This abbreviation ('Int. J. Sports Sci. Coach.') 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 International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching


If your research field is/are related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); 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 International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching latest impact IF is 2.67. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.67 (2024) and 0.63 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.5 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.832, 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 0.832 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.326 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.5.


What's the latest h-index of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The latest h-index of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is 49.


Who's the publisher of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is published by the SAGE Publications Inc., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is currently ranked 6409 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 6409 in 2024 and its lowest position of 12274 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is Int. J. Sports Sci. Coach..


Is the "International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching encompasses the following areas:

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Sports Science

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


What's the ISSN of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17479541.


What's the best quartile of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The best quartile for the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching?

The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2010-2025.


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 International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.67
2023 2.41
2022 2.58
2021 2.28
2020 1.57
2019 1.11
2018 1.08
2017 0.77
2016 0.75
2015 0.66
2014 0.63



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