The American Journal of Sports Medicine Citation Rate 2026
0363-5465
eISSN 1552-3365
SAGE Publishing
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About The American Journal of Sports Medicine
The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by SAGE Publishing in US, catalogued under ISSN 0363-5465 (e-ISSN 1552-3365). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.13 (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.
The American Journal of Sports Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Journal of Sports Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.13, placing it in the Q1 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.
The American Journal of Sports Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Journal of 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 The American Journal of Sports Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0363-5465 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1552-3365 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Journal of Sports Medicine is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United States.
The American Journal of 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 4.130.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.130 | 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: S154904565
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