International Journal of Sport Communication

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Sport Communication (IJSC) provides a platform for the dissemination of peer-reviewed research and information on the unique aspects and divergent activities associated with sport communication.

Although many journals cover a single aspect of sport and communication, IJSC is the first to provide an all-encompassing view of the field by covering any topic related to communication in sport, through sport, or in a sport setting.

This rigorously reviewed quarterly journal features quantitative and qualitative articles, including cutting-edge research, case studies, and editorials.

Cross-Disciplinary Appeal: IJSC welcomes innovative and original research submissions by academics, practitioners, and research students on any analysis related to sport communication.

The members of the editorial board (and prospective authors) are sport communication scholars from diverse fields such as critical studies, sport management, advertising, communication policy, history, media studies, psychology, telecommunications, cultural studies, sport marketing, international communication, gender studies, journalism, public relations, communication theory, and new media.

IJSC is published quarterly, in March, June, September, and December.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.500

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11584

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	311

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Understanding Professional Athletes’ Use of Twitter: A Content Analysis of Athlete Tweets

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Marion E., Jason M., Greg P., T. Christopher

• Look Who’s Talking—Athletes on Twitter: A Case Study

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Ann

• Meeting Relationship-Marketing Goals Through Social Media: A Conceptual Model for Sport Marketers

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Jo, Susan J.

• Why We Follow: An Examination of Parasocial Interaction and Fan Motivations for Following Athlete Archetypes on Twitter

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Evan L., Choong Hoon, Galen, Patrick

• Fan–Athlete Interaction and Twitter Tweeting Through the Giro: A Case Study

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Jeffrey W., Jimmy

• Relationship Marketing and Social Media in Sport

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Gashaw, Norm, Ian

• Uses and Gratifications of a Retired Female Athlete’s Twitter Followers

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Galen, Ted M.

• How Tweet It Is: A Gendered Analysis of Professional Tennis Players’ Self-Presentation on Twitter

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Katie, Karen

• Professional Team Sport and Twitter: Gratifications Sought and Obtained by Followers

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Chris, Norm, Michelle

• Fan Engagement in 15 Seconds: Athletes’ Relationship Marketing During a Pandemic via TikTok

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Yiran, Bradley J., Jason P., Meimei

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