Sports Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0112-1642
eISSN 1179-2035
Springer Science+Business Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine (SM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiovascular and exercise physiology and Exercise and Physiological Responses, published by Springer Science+Business Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 0112-1642 (e-ISSN 1179-2035). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.44 (Q1 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 ~$5190 USD).
Sports Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Sports Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.44, placing it in the Q1 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.
Sports Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Sports Medicine 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 Sports Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Sports Medicine
- Budget $5190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cardiovascular and exercise physiology, Exercise and Physiological Responses, Muscle metabolism and nutrition. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0112-1642 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1179-2035 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $5190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Sports Medicine is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 5190.
In our subject taxonomy, Sports Medicine is classified under Cardiovascular and exercise physiology, Exercise and Physiological Responses, Muscle metabolism and nutrition and Sports Performance and Training.
Sports Medicine 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 7.436.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.436 | 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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Effects of Acute and Chronic Physical Exercise on Esports Performance: A Systematic Review
Felix Wachholz, Fynn Coenen, Martin Zhang • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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