Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: SAGE Publications Ltd

Abbreviation: J. Back Musculoskelet. Rehabil.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.56

SJR

 0.446

h-Index

 50

Rank

 13088

Important Details

Title Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Standard Abbreviation J. Back Musculoskelet. Rehabil.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q3)
Impact Score 1.56
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.446
h-index 50
Overall Rank 13088
Publisher Name SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 18786324, 10538127
Coverage and History 1992-2000, 2002-2026
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
809

About Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation


Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1992-2000, 2002-2026. The rank of this journal is 13088. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.56, 50, and 0.446, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 18786324, 10538127.

The best quartile of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is Q2. This journal has received a total of 809 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 1.56. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.56

It is increased by a factor of around 0.02, and the percentage change is 1.3% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the 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

Prediction of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 1.56. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 1.56
2024 1.54
2023 1.39
2022 1.62
2021 1.39
2020 1.15
2019 0.96
2018 0.90
2017 0.99
2016 1.09
2015 1.08
2014 1.00

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation h-index


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The h-index of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 50. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 50 published articles with more than 50 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is/are as follows: 18786324, 10538127.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is ranked 13088 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.446.

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.


Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Publisher


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The publisher of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is SAGE Publications Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1992-2000, 2002-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is J. Back Musculoskelet. Rehabil.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('J. Back Musculoskelet. Rehabil.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation


If your area of research or discipline is related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The latest impact score of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 1.56. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The latest h-index of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 50. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 0.446. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The latest ranking of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 13088. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

This standard abbreviation of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is J. Back Musculoskelet. Rehabil..


Is "Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd.


What is the scope of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The scope of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is as follows:

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

For detailed scope of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is/are as follows: 18786324, 10538127.


What is the best quartile for Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The best quartile for Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation?

The coverage history of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is as follows 1992-2000, 2002-2026.


Credits and Sources


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

Note: The impact score 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.


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Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 1.56
2024 1.54
2023 1.39
2022 1.62
2021 1.39
2020 1.15
2019 0.96
2018 0.90
2017 0.99
2016 1.09
2015 1.08
2014 1.00



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