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Strength and Conditioning 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

2.97

h-Index

2024-2025

 63

Rank

2024-2025

 4281

SJR

2024-2025

 1.075

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 Strength and Conditioning Journal
Abbreviation Strength Cond. J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2)
h-index 63
Overall Rank/Ranking 4281
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.075
Impact Score 2.97
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
Country United States
ISSN 15334295, 15241602
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1996-2025




Aim and Scope


Strength and Conditioning Journal is the professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals working in the strength and conditioning field. The journal’s mission is to publish articles that report both the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained by experienced professionals.

Published six times per year, each issue includes peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of timely strength and conditioning topics as well as regular features that provide thought-provoking accounts of people, programs and issues.


About Strength and Conditioning Journal


Strength and Conditioning Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Strength and Conditioning Journal is 4281. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.075. 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 63. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Strength and Conditioning Journal journal is 15334295, 15241602. 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. Strength and Conditioning Journal is cited by a total of 646 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Strength and Conditioning Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Strength and Conditioning Journal is 2.97, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Strength and Conditioning Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0.61 and approximate percentage change is 25.85% 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

Strength and Conditioning Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Strength and Conditioning Journal is 2.97. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Strength and Conditioning Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.97
2023 2.36
2022 2.98
2021 1.88
2020 1.73
2019 1.40
2018 0.83
2017 0.54
2016 0.60
2015 0.41
2014 0.57

Strength and Conditioning Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Strength and Conditioning Journal has an h-index of 63. It means 63 articles of this journal have more than 63 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.




Strength and Conditioning Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Strength and Conditioning Journal is 15334295, 15241602. 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

Strength and Conditioning Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Strength and Conditioning Journal is 4281. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.075. 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 Strength and Conditioning Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.075
2023 0.849
2022 0.934
2021 1.038
2020 0.705
2019 0.676
2018 0.521
2017 0.331
2016 0.360
2015 0.309
2014 0.364

Ranking of Strength and Conditioning Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4281
2023 5695
2022 4705
2021 3878
2020 7061
2019 7232
2018 9192
2017 12486
2016 11923
2015 13147
2014 11393

Strength and Conditioning Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Strength and Conditioning Journal is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. 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 Strength and Conditioning Journal is Strength Cond. J.. This abbreviation ('Strength Cond. 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 Strength and Conditioning Journal


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

Strength and Conditioning Journal latest impact IF is 2.97. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.98 (2022) and 0.41 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.48 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The Strength and Conditioning Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.075, 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 1.075 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.309 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Strength and Conditioning Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.48.


What's the latest h-index of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The latest h-index of the Strength and Conditioning Journal is 63.


Who's the publisher of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The Strength and Conditioning Journal is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The Strength and Conditioning Journal is currently ranked 4281 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 3878 in 2021 and its lowest position of 13147 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Strength and Conditioning Journal is Strength Cond. J..


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

Strength and Conditioning Journal is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The Strength and Conditioning Journal 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 Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The Strength and Conditioning Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15334295, 15241602.


What's the best quartile of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The best quartile for the Strength and Conditioning Journal is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Strength and Conditioning Journal?

The Strength and Conditioning 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 Strength and Conditioning Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.97
2023 2.36
2022 2.98
2021 1.88
2020 1.73
2019 1.40
2018 0.83
2017 0.54
2016 0.60
2015 0.41
2014 0.57



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