International Journal of Sports Medicine

Aims & Scope

This respected journal publishes 14 issues per annum ensuring faster access to the most relevant and up-to-date developments sports medicine and exercise science.

The wide range of topics covered in the International Journal of Sports Medicine (IJSM) include: -Training & Testing -Orthopaedic & Clinical Sciences -Nutrition & Behavioral Sciences -Physiology & Biochemistry -Biomechanics Immunology -The journal publishes original papers, reviews, and letters to the Editors.

The IJSM provides a forum for the publication of papers dealing with both basic and applied information that advance the field of sports medicine and exercise science, and offer a better understanding of biomedicine.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6389

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1185

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.833

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	131

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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 Health Professions and Medicine, 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.

• Performance Characteristics According to Playing Position in Elite Soccer

  Citation: 714

  Authors: V., R., H., F., N., F.

• Myofibrillar Damage Following Intense Eccentric Exercise in Man

  Citation: 694

  Authors: J., M., B.

• Variability of Aerobic Performance in the Laboratory and Its Physiologic Correlates

  Citation: 596

  Authors: H., F., H., P., G.

• Variation in Top Level Soccer Match Performance

  Citation: 568

  Authors: E., A., C., R., F.

• The Evolution of Physical and Technical Performance Parameters in the English Premier League

  Citation: 539

  Authors: C., D., B., M., P.

• Analysis of High Intensity Activity in Premier League Soccer

  Citation: 535

  Authors: V., W., G., P., B.

• Ethical Standards in Sport and Exercise Science Research: 2020 Update

  Citation: 522

  Authors: D.J., A., G.

• Justification of the 4-mmol/l Lactate Threshold

  Citation: 518

  Authors: H., A., G., S., R., W.

• Movement Velocity as a Measure of Loading Intensity in Resistance Training

  Citation: 501

  Authors: J. J., L.

• Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity: A Review

  Citation: 397

  Authors: L. B., H. A.

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