Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: BioMed Central Ltd

Abbreviation: BMC Sports Sci. Med. 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.

3.62

SJR

 0.999

h-Index

 44

Rank

 4914

Important Details

Title BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Standard Abbreviation BMC Sports Sci. Med. Rehabil.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Rehabilitation (Q1)
Impact Score 3.62
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.999
h-index 44
Overall Rank 4914
Publisher Name BioMed Central Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20521847
Coverage and History 2013-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
2513

About BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation


BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2013-2026. The rank of this journal is 4914. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.62, 44, and 0.999, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20521847.

The best quartile of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is Q1. This journal has received a total of 2513 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3.62. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.62

It is increased by a factor of around 0.57, and the percentage change is 18.69% 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 BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3.62. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.62
2024 3.05
2023 2.28
2022 1.90
2021 1.99
2020 2.00
2019 2.56
2018 2.27
2017 1.79
2016 2.51
2015 1.65
2014 0.77

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation h-index


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The h-index of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 44. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 44 published articles with more than 44 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.




BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is/are as follows: 20521847.

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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BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is ranked 4914 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.999.

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.


BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Publisher


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The publisher of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is BioMed Central Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2013-2026.


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 BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is BMC Sports Sci. Med. 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 ('BMC Sports Sci. Med. Rehabil.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation


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

The latest impact score of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 3.62. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The latest h-index of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 44. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 0.999. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The latest ranking of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is 4914. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

This standard abbreviation of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is BMC Sports Sci. Med. Rehabil..


Is "BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.


What is the scope of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The scope of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is as follows:

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

For detailed scope of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is/are as follows: 20521847.


What is the best quartile for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The best quartile for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is Q1.


What is the coverage history of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation?

The coverage history of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is as follows 2013-2026.


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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Business Strategy Review Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 31512 33 0.04
Discourse Journal Routledge 7630 75 2.82
Journal of Education and Work Journal Brill Academic Publishers 11557 50 2.16
European Surgery - Acta Chirurgica Austriaca Journal Springer Medizin 17979 25 0.73
Oral Radiology Journal Springer Japan 10403 32 2.54
Epigenetics Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 4517 121 3.60
Canadian Journal of Mathematics Journal Cambridge University Press 7644 50 0.79

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BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.62
2024 3.05
2023 2.28
2022 1.90
2021 1.99
2020 2.00
2019 2.56
2018 2.27
2017 1.79
2016 2.51
2015 1.65
2014 0.77



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