Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: Taylor and Francis Ltd.

Abbreviation: Sports Biomech.




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.

2.85

SJR

 0.835

h-Index

 61

Rank

 6477

Important Details

Title Sports Biomechanics
Standard Abbreviation Sports Biomech.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Sports Science (Q2)
Impact Score 2.85
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.835
h-index 61
Overall Rank 6477
Publisher Name Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 17526116, 14763141
Coverage and History 2002-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
1351

About Sports Biomechanics


Sports Biomechanics is a journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. 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: 2002-2026. The rank of this journal is 6477. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.85, 61, and 0.835, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17526116, 14763141.

The best quartile of Sports Biomechanics is Q1. This journal has received a total of 1351 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Sports Biomechanics Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Sports Biomechanics is 2.85. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.85

It is increased by a factor of around 0.2, and the percentage change is 7.55% 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 Sports Biomechanics Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Sports Biomechanics is 2.85. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Sports Biomechanics. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 2.85
2024 2.65
2023 1.90
2022 2.11
2021 2.30
2020 2.10
2019 1.69
2018 1.85
2017 1.21
2016 1.19
2015 1.46
2014 1.24

Sports Biomechanics h-index


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The h-index of Sports Biomechanics is 61. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 61 published articles with more than 61 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.




Sports Biomechanics ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sports Biomechanics is/are as follows: 17526116, 14763141.

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

Sports Biomechanics Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Sports Biomechanics is ranked 6477 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.835.

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.


Sports Biomechanics Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Sports Biomechanics is Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 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 Sports Biomechanics is Sports Biomech.. 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 ('Sports Biomech.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Sports Biomechanics


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 Sports Biomechanics?

The latest impact score of Sports Biomechanics is 2.85. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Sports Biomechanics?

The latest h-index of Sports Biomechanics is 61. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sports Biomechanics?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sports Biomechanics is 0.835. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Sports Biomechanics?

The latest ranking of Sports Biomechanics is 6477. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Sports Biomechanics?

Sports Biomechanics is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Sports Biomechanics?

This standard abbreviation of Sports Biomechanics is Sports Biomech..


Is "Sports Biomechanics" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Sports Biomechanics is a journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd..


What is the scope of Sports Biomechanics?

The scope of Sports Biomechanics is as follows:

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

For detailed scope of Sports Biomechanics, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Sports Biomechanics?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sports Biomechanics is/are as follows: 17526116, 14763141.


What is the best quartile for Sports Biomechanics?

The best quartile for Sports Biomechanics is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Sports Biomechanics?

The coverage history of Sports Biomechanics is as follows 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.


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 Geriatric Physical Therapy Journal Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. 8073 56 2.27
Journal of Competition Law and Economics Journal Oxford University Press 3961 37 1.98
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
Korean Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Journal Korean Society for Applied Microbiology 22033 0 0.00
International Conference on Architectural Support for Programming Languages and Operating Systems - ASPLOS Conference And Proceedings Association for Computing Machinery 1030 120 10.08
Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies Journal Routledge 6886 43 2.41
Proceedings of the ACM SIGKDD International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Conference And Proceedings 4334 192 0.00
European Journal of Cancer, Supplement Journal Elsevier Ltd 13149 30 0.00
Metascience Journal Springer Nature 24313 3 0.00

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Sports Biomechanics Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 2.85
2024 2.65
2023 1.90
2022 2.11
2021 2.30
2020 2.10
2019 1.69
2018 1.85
2017 1.21
2016 1.19
2015 1.46
2014 1.24



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