Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Abbreviation: Sports




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.

3.56

SJR

 0.888

h-Index

 57

Rank

 5893

Important Details

Title Sports
Standard Abbreviation Sports
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1)
Impact Score 3.56
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.888
h-index 57
Overall Rank 5893
Publisher Name Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Publication Country Switzerland
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20754663
Coverage and History 2013-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
2943

About Sports


Sports is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2013-2026. The rank of this journal is 5893. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.56, 57, and 0.888, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20754663.

The best quartile of Sports is Q1. This journal has received a total of 2943 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Sports Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Sports is 3.56. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.56

It is increased by a factor of around 0.27, and the percentage change is 8.21% 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 Sports Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Sports is 3.56. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 3.56
2024 3.29
2023 2.48
2022 2.93
2021 3.37
2020 2.35
2019 1.82
2018 1.13
2017 0.65
2016 0.34
2015 0.78
2014 1.00

Sports h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Sports is 57. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 57 published articles with more than 57 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 ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sports is/are as follows: 20754663.

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 Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Sports is ranked 5893 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.888.

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 Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Sports is Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publishing house of this journal is located in the Switzerland. 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 Sports is Sports. 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') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Sports


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

The latest impact score of Sports is 3.56. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Sports?

The latest h-index of Sports is 57. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sports is 0.888. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Sports?

The latest ranking of Sports is 5893. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Sports?

Sports is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publication country of this journal is Switzerland.


What is the abbreviation of Sports?

This standard abbreviation of Sports is Sports.


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

Sports is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI).


What is the scope of Sports?

The scope of Sports is as follows:

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

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


What is the ISSN of Sports?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sports is/are as follows: 20754663.


What is the best quartile for Sports?

The best quartile for Sports is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Sports?

The coverage history of Sports 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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Sports Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 3.56
2024 3.29
2023 2.48
2022 2.93
2021 3.37
2020 2.35
2019 1.82
2018 1.13
2017 0.65
2016 0.34
2015 0.78
2014 1.00



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