Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: MDPI AG




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.

2.93

SJR

 0.880

h-Index

 33

Rank

 5148

Important Details

Title Sports
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1)
Impact Score 2.93
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.880
h-index 33
Overall Rank 5148
Publisher Name MDPI AG
Publication Country Switzerland
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20754663
Coverage and History 2013-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
2033

About Sports


Sports is a journal published by MDPI AG. 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: 2013-2022. The rank of this journal is 5148. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.93, 33, and 0.880, 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 2033 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Sports Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Sports is 2.93. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.93

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.44, and the percentage change is -13.06% compared to the preceding year 2021, 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.

Table Setting

Prediction of Sports Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Sports is 2.93. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
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 33. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 33 published articles with more than 33 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 5148 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.880.

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 MDPI AG. The publishing house of this journal is located in the Switzerland. Its coverage history is as follows: 2013-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


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 2.93. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Sports?

The latest h-index of Sports is 33. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sports is 0.880. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Sports?

The latest ranking of Sports is 5148. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Sports?

Sports is published by MDPI AG. The publication country of this journal is Switzerland.


What is the abbreviation of Sports?

This standard abbreviation of Sports is .


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

Sports is a journal published by MDPI AG.


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 2013-2022.


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.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Child and Family Social Work Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8628 67 2.20
Marine Biology Research Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 13573 42 1.06
British Journal of Special Education Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 12024 42 1.24
European Journal of Education Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 6079 53 2.31
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 4494 59 1.53
Korean Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Journal Korean Society for Applied Microbiology 22033 0 0.00
Indian Phytopathology Journal Springer Nature 14222 11 1.33
Biological Procedures Online Journal BioMed Central Ltd. 3350 43 6.40
Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 5241 53 4.10
Contemporanea Journal Societa Editrice Il Mulino 25908 5 0.11

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Sports Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
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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