Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Elsevier Ltd

Abbreviation: J. Sci. Med. Sport




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.

3.99

SJR

 1.52

h-Index

 141

Rank

 2368

Important Details

Title Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Standard Abbreviation J. Sci. Med. Sport
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q1)
Impact Score 3.99
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.52
h-index 141
Overall Rank 2368
Publisher Name Elsevier Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 18781861, 14402440
Coverage and History 1998-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
1781

About Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport


Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is a journal published by Elsevier Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1998-2026. The rank of this journal is 2368. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.99, 141, and 1.52, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 18781861, 14402440.

The best quartile of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is Q1. This journal has received a total of 1781 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 3.99. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.99

It is increased by a factor of around 0.84, and the percentage change is 26.67% 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 Science and Medicine in Sport Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 3.99. 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 Science and Medicine in Sport. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.99
2024 3.15
2023 2.97
2022 3.62
2021 3.95
2020 3.66
2019 3.38
2018 3.52
2017 4.02
2016 4.00
2015 3.69
2014 3.17

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport h-index


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The h-index of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 141. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 141 published articles with more than 141 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 Science and Medicine in Sport ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is/are as follows: 18781861, 14402440.

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}

Table Setting

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is ranked 2368 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.52.

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 Science and Medicine in Sport Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is Elsevier Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1998-2026.


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 Science and Medicine in Sport is J. Sci. Med. Sport. 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. Sci. Med. Sport') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport


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

The latest impact score of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 3.99. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The latest h-index of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 141. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 1.52. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The latest ranking of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is 2368. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is published by Elsevier Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

This standard abbreviation of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is J. Sci. Med. Sport.


Is "Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is a journal published by Elsevier Ltd.


What is the scope of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The scope of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is as follows:

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

For detailed scope of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is/are as follows: 18781861, 14402440.


What is the best quartile for Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The best quartile for Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport?

The coverage history of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is as follows 1998-2026.


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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Milan Journal of Mathematics Journal Springer International Publishing 10710 32 0.61
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Materials Research Journal Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos 17478 79 1.40
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Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.99
2024 3.15
2023 2.97
2022 3.62
2021 3.95
2020 3.66
2019 3.38
2018 3.52
2017 4.02
2016 4.00
2015 3.69
2014 3.17



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