| Title | HSS Journal |
| Standard Abbreviation | HSS J. |
| Type of Publication | Journal |
| Discipline | Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Surgery (Q2) |
| Impact Score | 1.54 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.683 |
| h-index | 53 |
| Overall Rank | 8491 |
| Publisher Name | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Publication Country | United States |
| International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) | 15563324, 15563316 |
| Coverage and History | 2006-2026 |
| Best Quartile | Q2 |
| Total Citations Received (Last 3 Year) |
418 |
HSS Journal is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgery, etc.
The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2006-2026.
The rank of this journal is 8491. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.54, 53, and 0.683, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15563324, 15563316.
The best quartile of HSS Journal is Q2.
This journal has received a total of 418 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).
The latest impact score (IS) of the HSS Journal is 1.54. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data.
1.54
It is decreased by a factor of around 0.14, and the percentage change is -8.33% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a falling 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.
Impact Score 2025 of HSS Journal is 1.54. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2026 as well.
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Coming Soon |
| 2025 | 1.54 |
| 2024 | 1.68 |
| 2023 | 1.60 |
| 2022 | 1.97 |
| 2021 | 1.60 |
| 2020 | 1.91 |
| 2019 | 1.74 |
| 2018 | 1.39 |
| 2017 | 0.92 |
| 2016 | 1.00 |
| 2015 | 1.24 |
| 2014 | 0.89 |
The h-index of HSS Journal is 53. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 53 published articles with more than 53 citations.
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.
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of HSS Journal is/are as follows: 15563324, 15563316.
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}
The HSS Journal is ranked 8491 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series.
As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.683.
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.
The publisher of HSS Journal is SAGE Publications Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 2006-2026.
Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).
The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of
1.54
0.683
53
8491
