Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Clinics in Sports Medicine- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: W.B. Saunders

Abbreviation: Clin. Sports Med.




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.

1.76

SJR

 0.514

h-Index

 100

Rank

 11575

Important Details

Title Clinics in Sports Medicine
Standard Abbreviation Clin. Sports Med.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q3); Sports Science (Q3)
Impact Score 1.76
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.514
h-index 100
Overall Rank 11575
Publisher Name W.B. Saunders
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1556228X, 02785919
Coverage and History 1982-2026
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
345

About Clinics in Sports Medicine


Clinics in Sports Medicine is a journal published by W.B. Saunders. This journal covers the area[s] related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Sports Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1982-2026. The rank of this journal is 11575. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.76, 100, and 0.514, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 1556228X, 02785919.

The best quartile of Clinics in Sports Medicine is Q2. This journal has received a total of 345 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Clinics in Sports Medicine Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Clinics in Sports Medicine is 1.76. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.76

It is increased by a factor of around 0.26, and the percentage change is 17.33% 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.

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Prediction of Clinics in Sports Medicine Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Clinics in Sports Medicine is 1.76. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Clinics in Sports Medicine. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 1.76
2024 1.50
2023 1.84
2022 1.98
2021 1.95
2020 1.71
2019 2.01
2018 2.16
2017 1.75
2016 1.72
2015 1.58
2014 1.56

Clinics in Sports Medicine h-index


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The h-index of Clinics in Sports Medicine is 100. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 100 published articles with more than 100 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.




Clinics in Sports Medicine ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Clinics in Sports Medicine is/are as follows: 1556228X, 02785919.

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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Clinics in Sports Medicine Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Clinics in Sports Medicine is ranked 11575 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.514.

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.


Clinics in Sports Medicine Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Clinics in Sports Medicine is W.B. Saunders. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1982-2026.


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 Clinics in Sports Medicine is Clin. Sports Med.. 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 ('Clin. Sports Med.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Clinics in Sports Medicine


If your area of research or discipline is related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Sports Science, 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 Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The latest impact score of Clinics in Sports Medicine is 1.76. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The latest h-index of Clinics in Sports Medicine is 100. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Clinics in Sports Medicine is 0.514. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The latest ranking of Clinics in Sports Medicine is 11575. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

Clinics in Sports Medicine is published by W.B. Saunders. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

This standard abbreviation of Clinics in Sports Medicine is Clin. Sports Med..


Is "Clinics in Sports Medicine" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Clinics in Sports Medicine is a journal published by W.B. Saunders.


What is the scope of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The scope of Clinics in Sports Medicine is as follows:

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

For detailed scope of Clinics in Sports Medicine, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Clinics in Sports Medicine is/are as follows: 1556228X, 02785919.


What is the best quartile for Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The best quartile for Clinics in Sports Medicine is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Clinics in Sports Medicine?

The coverage history of Clinics in Sports Medicine is as follows 1982-2026.


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.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Journal of Academic Ethics Journal Springer Science and Business Media B.V. 4886 39 5.26
Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo Conference And Proceedings 17577 54 0.00
Journal of Business Finance and Accounting Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3624 102 3.81
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 232 224 12.12
Air and Space Power Journal (discontinued) Journal AU Press 28397 9 0.20
Journal of Sociolinguistics Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 6539 73 2.05
Studies in Continuing Education Journal Routledge 7410 48 2.64
Tekstilec Trade Journal University of Ljubljana Press 18226 17 1.58
Acta Periodica Technologica Journal University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology 24257 23 0.96
Journal of Imaging Science and Technology Journal Society for Imaging Science and Technology 22324 46 0.59

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Clinics in Sports Medicine Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 1.76
2024 1.50
2023 1.84
2022 1.98
2021 1.95
2020 1.71
2019 2.01
2018 2.16
2017 1.75
2016 1.72
2015 1.58
2014 1.56



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