Journal of Sports Sciences Citation Rate 2026
0264-0414
eISSN 1466-447X
Taylor & Francis
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Sports Sciences
Journal of Sports Sciences (JSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0264-0414 (e-ISSN 1466-447X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74 (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.
Journal of Sports Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Sports Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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 Sports Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Sports Sciences 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 Sports Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0264-0414 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1466-447X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Sports Sciences is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom.
Journal of Sports Sciences 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 2.742.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.742 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S95965737
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