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Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

2.48

h-Index

2023-2024

 40

Rank

2023-2024

 6390

SJR

2023-2024

 0.787

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Sports
Abbreviation Sports
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2)
h-index 40
Overall Rank/Ranking 6390
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.787
Impact Score 2.48
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 20754663
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2013-2023




About Sports


Sports is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Sports is 6390. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.787. 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. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 40. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Sports journal is 20754663. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Sports is cited by a total of 1528 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Sports Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Sports is 2.48, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Sports IF is decreased by a factor of 0.45 and approximate percentage change is -15.36% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as 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

Sports Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Sports is 2.48. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Sports. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
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

Sports has an h-index of 40. It means 40 articles of this journal have more than 40 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Sports ISSN


The ISSN of Sports is 20754663. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Sports Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Sports is 6390. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.787. 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.

SJR of Sports by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 0.787
2022 0.880
2021 0.894
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014

Ranking of Sports by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 6390
2022 5148
2021 4852
2020 34795
2019 32527
2018 33966
2017 34738
2016 34160
2015 33615
2014 32879

Sports Publisher


Table Setting

Sports is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2013-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Sports is Sports. This abbreviation ('Sports') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Sports


If your research field is/are related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Sports?

Sports latest impact IF is 2.48. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.37 (2021) and 0.34 (2016), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.69 in the previous 10 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Sports?

The Sports has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.787, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.894 in 2021 and the lowest being in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Sports over the previous 10-year period stands at 1.69.


What's the latest h-index of the Sports?

The latest h-index of the Sports is 40.


Who's the publisher of the Sports?

The Sports is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Sports?

The Sports is currently ranked 6390 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 4852 in 2021 and its lowest position of 34795 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Sports?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Sports is Sports.


Is the "Sports" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Sports is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Sports?

The Sports encompasses the following areas:

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

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Sports?

The Sports is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20754663.


What's the best quartile of the Sports?

The best quartile for the Sports is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Sports?

The Sports coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2013-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Sports

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
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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