Journal of science and medicine in sport Citation Rate 2026
1440-2440
eISSN 1878-1861
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of science and medicine in sport
Journal of science and medicine in sport (JSMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiovascular and exercise physiology and Physical Activity and Health, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1440-2440 (e-ISSN 1878-1861). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.65 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3450 USD). OpenAlex records 10,732 works and 165,358 citations, with an h-index of 164.
Journal of science and medicine in sport Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of science and medicine in sport has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.65, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cardiovascular and exercise physiology research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of science and medicine in sport operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of science and medicine in sport should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of science and medicine in sport against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of science and medicine …
- Budget $3450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cardiovascular and exercise physiology, Physical Activity and Health, Shoulder Injury and Treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1440-2440 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-1861 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3450 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of science and medicine in sport is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3450.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of science and medicine in sport is classified under Cardiovascular and exercise physiology, Physical Activity and Health, Shoulder Injury and Treatment and Sports Performance and Training.
Journal of science and medicine in sport is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.649.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.649 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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