Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: KeAi Communications Co.

Abbreviation: Sports Med. Health Sci.




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.

3.15

SJR

 0.847

h-Index

 22

Rank

 6348

Important Details

Title Sports Medicine and Health Science
Standard Abbreviation Sports Med. Health Sci.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Rehabilitation (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Physiology (medical) (Q2)
Impact Score 3.15
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.847
h-index 22
Overall Rank 6348
Publisher Name KeAi Communications Co.
Publication Country China
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 26663376
Coverage and History 2019-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
450

About Sports Medicine and Health Science


Sports Medicine and Health Science is a journal published by KeAi Communications Co.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physiology (medical), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2019-2026. The rank of this journal is 6348. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.15, 22, and 0.847, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 26663376.

The best quartile of Sports Medicine and Health Science is Q1. This journal has received a total of 450 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Sports Medicine and Health Science Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Sports Medicine and Health Science is 3.15. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.15

It is increased by a factor of around 0.56, and the percentage change is 21.62% 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 Medicine and Health Science Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Sports Medicine and Health Science is 3.15. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.15
2024 2.59
2023 2.51
2022 4.06
2021 4.86
2020 2.40
2019 0.00

Sports Medicine and Health Science h-index


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The h-index of Sports Medicine and Health Science is 22. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 22 published articles with more than 22 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 Medicine and Health Science ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sports Medicine and Health Science is/are as follows: 26663376.

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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Sports Medicine and Health Science Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Sports Medicine and Health Science is ranked 6348 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.847.

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 Medicine and Health Science Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Sports Medicine and Health Science is KeAi Communications Co.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the China. Its coverage history is as follows: 2019-2026.


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


How to publish in Sports Medicine and Health Science


If your area of research or discipline is related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physiology (medical), 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 Medicine and Health Science?

The latest impact score of Sports Medicine and Health Science is 3.15. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The latest h-index of Sports Medicine and Health Science is 22. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sports Medicine and Health Science is 0.847. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The latest ranking of Sports Medicine and Health Science is 6348. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

Sports Medicine and Health Science is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The publication country of this journal is China.


What is the abbreviation of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

This standard abbreviation of Sports Medicine and Health Science is Sports Med. Health Sci..


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

Sports Medicine and Health Science is a journal published by KeAi Communications Co..


What is the scope of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The scope of Sports Medicine and Health Science is as follows:

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physiology (medical)

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


What is the ISSN of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sports Medicine and Health Science is/are as follows: 26663376.


What is the best quartile for Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The best quartile for Sports Medicine and Health Science is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Sports Medicine and Health Science?

The coverage history of Sports Medicine and Health Science is as follows 2019-2026.


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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Mathematical Modelling and Analysis Journal Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 11805 33 1.90
Journal of Classical Sociology Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 15585 34 0.84
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 4926 48 3.81
European Journal of Education Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3214 72 5.10
Howard Journal of Communications Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 16080 44 1.26

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Sports Medicine and Health Science Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.15
2024 2.59
2023 2.51
2022 4.06
2021 4.86
2020 2.40
2019 0.00



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