Retos Journal Citation Rate 2026
1579-1726
eISSN 1988-2041
FEADEF
ES
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Retos
Retos (R) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Health and Lifestyle Studies and Physical Education and Pedagogy, published by FEADEF in ES, catalogued under ISSN 1579-1726 (e-ISSN 1988-2041). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.99 (Q3 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $215 USD.
Retos Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Retos has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.99, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Health and Lifestyle Studies 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Retos makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $215 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Retos 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 Retos against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Retos
- Budget $215 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Health and Lifestyle Studies, Physical Education and Pedagogy, Sports Performance and Training. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Retos Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1579-1726 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1988-2041 |
| Publisher | FEADEF |
| Country | Spain |
| APC / Cost | $215 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Retos is published by FEADEF and based in Spain. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 215.
In our subject taxonomy, Retos is classified under Health and Lifestyle Studies, Physical Education and Pedagogy, Sports Performance and Training and Sports and Physical Education Research.
Retos 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 0.986.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.986 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Fairness of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage draw
Iñigo García-Atutxa, Ekaitz Dudagotia Barrio, Hodei Calvo-Soraluze • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S2738013834
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