Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: Frontiers Media SA

Abbreviation: Front. Sports Act. Living




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.

2.77

SJR

 0.825

h-Index

 38

Rank

 6609

Important Details

Title Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Standard Abbreviation Front. Sports Act. Living
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Anthropology (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Physiology (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2)
Impact Score 2.77
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.825
h-index 38
Overall Rank 6609
Publisher Name Frontiers Media SA
Publication Country Switzerland
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 26249367
Coverage and History 2019-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
4843

About Frontiers in Sports and Active Living


Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is a journal published by Frontiers Media SA. This journal covers the area[s] related to Anthropology, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2019-2026. The rank of this journal is 6609. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.77, 38, and 0.825, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 26249367.

The best quartile of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is Q1. This journal has received a total of 4843 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 2.77. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.77

It is increased by a factor of around 0.28, and the percentage change is 11.24% 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 Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 2.77. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 2.77
2024 2.49
2023 2.23
2022 2.22
2021 2.50
2020 0.97
2019 0.00

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 38. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 38 published articles with more than 38 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.




Frontiers in Sports and Active Living ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is/are as follows: 26249367.

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

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is ranked 6609 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.825.

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.


Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is Frontiers Media SA. The publishing house of this journal is located in the Switzerland. 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 Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is Front. Sports Act. Living. 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 ('Front. Sports Act. Living') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living


If your area of research or discipline is related to Anthropology, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management, 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 Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The latest impact score of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 2.77. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The latest h-index of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 38. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 0.825. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The latest ranking of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is 6609. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is published by Frontiers Media SA. The publication country of this journal is Switzerland.


What is the abbreviation of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

This standard abbreviation of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is Front. Sports Act. Living.


Is "Frontiers in Sports and Active Living" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is a journal published by Frontiers Media SA.


What is the scope of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The scope of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is as follows:

  • Anthropology
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physiology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

For detailed scope of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is/are as follows: 26249367.


What is the best quartile for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The best quartile for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living?

The coverage history of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 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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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 2.77
2024 2.49
2023 2.23
2022 2.22
2021 2.50
2020 0.97
2019 0.00



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