Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association

Abbreviation: J. Strength Cond. Res.




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.

3.14

SJR

 1.217

h-Index

 185

Rank

 3553

Important Details

Title Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Standard Abbreviation J. Strength Cond. Res.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2)
Impact Score 3.14
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.217
h-index 185
Overall Rank 3553
Publisher Name NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 10648011, 15334287
Coverage and History 1987-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
4242

About Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research


Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is a journal published by NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association. This journal covers the area[s] related to Medicine (miscellaneous), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1987-2026. The rank of this journal is 3553. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.14, 185, and 1.217, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 10648011, 15334287.

The best quartile of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is Q1. This journal has received a total of 4242 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 3.14. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.14

It is increased by a factor of around 0.02, and the percentage change is 0.64% 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 Strength and Conditioning Research Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 3.14. 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 Strength and Conditioning Research. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.14
2024 3.12
2023 2.77
2022 3.36
2021 3.52
2020 2.85
2019 2.57
2018 2.78
2017 2.56
2016 2.33
2015 2.29
2014 2.40

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 185. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 185 published articles with more than 185 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 Strength and Conditioning Research ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is/are as follows: 10648011, 15334287.

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


The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is ranked 3553 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.217.

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 Strength and Conditioning Research Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1987-2026.


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 Strength and Conditioning Research is J. Strength Cond. Res.. 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. Strength Cond. Res.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research


If your area of research or discipline is related to Medicine (miscellaneous), 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 Strength and Conditioning Research?

The latest impact score of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 3.14. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The latest h-index of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 185. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 1.217. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The latest ranking of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 3553. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is published by NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

This standard abbreviation of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is J. Strength Cond. Res..


Is "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is a journal published by NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association.


What is the scope of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The scope of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is as follows:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Science

For detailed scope of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is/are as follows: 10648011, 15334287.


What is the best quartile for Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The best quartile for Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The coverage history of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is as follows 1987-2026.


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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Applied Ecology and Environmental Research Journal Corvinus University of Budapest 20149 53 0.92
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Mathematical Modelling and Analysis Journal Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 11805 33 1.90
World Englishes Journal John Wiley and Sons Inc 6582 72 2.23
Canadian Journal of Education Journal Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 17199 49 0.71
Indian Phytopathology Journal Springer 17628 24 1.16
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland Journal Royal Society of Queensland 30126 13 0.17
Geo-Info Journal Nederlandse Vereniging voor Kartografie 30490 2 0.00
Contemporanea Journal Societa Editrice Il Mulino 28587 8 0.26
Plant Root Journal Japanese Society for Root Research 21440 15 0.55

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.14
2024 3.12
2023 2.77
2022 3.36
2021 3.52
2020 2.85
2019 2.57
2018 2.78
2017 2.56
2016 2.33
2015 2.29
2014 2.40



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