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Journal of Sports Sciences

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

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

2.84

h-Index

2023-2024

 163

Rank

2023-2024

 3700

SJR

2023-2024

 1.115

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 Sports Sciences
Abbreviation J. Sports Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q1)
h-index 163
Overall Rank/Ranking 3700
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.115
Impact Score 2.84
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 1466447X, 02640414
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1983-2023




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Sports Sciences publishes articles of a high standard on various aspects of the sports sciences covering a number of disciplinary bases, including anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, as well as ergonomics, kinanthropometry and other interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition to reports of research, review articles and book reviews are published. The emphasis of the Journal is on the human sciences, broadly defined, applied to sport and exercise. Besides experimental work in human responses to exercise, the subjects covered will include technologies such as the design of sports equipment and playing facilities, research in training, selection, performance prediction or modification, and stress reduction or manifestation.


About Journal of Sports Sciences


Journal of Sports Sciences is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Sports Sciences is 3700. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.115. 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 163. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Sports Sciences journal is 1466447X, 02640414. 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 Sports Sciences is cited by a total of 3155 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Journal of Sports Sciences Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Journal of Sports Sciences is 2.84, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Journal of Sports Sciences IF is decreased by a factor of 1.03 and approximate percentage change is -26.61% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a falling 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 Sports Sciences Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Journal of Sports Sciences is 2.84. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Sports Sciences. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 2.84
2022 3.87
2021 3.77
2020 2.99
2019 2.79
2018 2.83
2017 2.66
2016 2.61
2015 2.54
2014 2.66

Journal of Sports Sciences h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Sports Sciences has an h-index of 163. It means 163 articles of this journal have more than 163 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 Sports Sciences ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Sports Sciences is 1466447X, 02640414. 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 Sports Sciences Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Sports Sciences is 3700. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.115. 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 Sports Sciences by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 1.115
2022 1.141
2021 1.162
2020 1.208
2019 1.196
2018 1.227
2017 1.127
2016 1.280
2015 1.226
2014 1.342

Ranking of Journal of Sports Sciences by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 3700
2022 3362
2021 3220
2020 3273
2019 3269
2018 3205
2017 3689
2016 3027
2015 3310
2014 2760

Journal of Sports Sciences Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Sports Sciences is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1983-2023. 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 Sports Sciences is J. Sports Sci.. This abbreviation ('J. Sports Sci.') 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 Sports Sciences


If your research field is/are related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q1), 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 Sports Sciences?

Journal of Sports Sciences latest impact IF is 2.84. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.87 (2022) and 2.54 (2015), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.96 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Journal of Sports Sciences has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.115, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.342 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.115 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Sports Sciences over the previous 10-year period stands at 2.96.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Sports Sciences?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Sports Sciences is 163.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Sports Sciences?

The Journal of Sports Sciences is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Sports Sciences?

The Journal of Sports Sciences is currently ranked 3700 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2760 in 2014 and its lowest position of 3700 in 2023.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Sports Sciences is J. Sports Sci..


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

Journal of Sports Sciences is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Sports Sciences?

The Journal of Sports Sciences encompasses the following areas:

  • 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 Journal of Sports Sciences?

The Journal of Sports Sciences is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1466447X, 02640414.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Sports Sciences?

The best quartile for the Journal of Sports Sciences is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Sports Sciences?

The Journal of Sports Sciences coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1983-2023.


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 Sports Sciences

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 2.84
2022 3.87
2021 3.77
2020 2.99
2019 2.79
2018 2.83
2017 2.66
2016 2.61
2015 2.54
2014 2.66



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