Journal of Applied Biomechanics

Aims & Scope

The mission of the Journal of Applied Biomechanics (JAB) is to disseminate the highest quality peer-reviewed studies that utilize biomechanical strategies to advance the study of human movement.

Areas of interest include clinical biomechanics, gait and posture mechanics, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular biomechanics, sport mechanics, and biomechanical modeling.

Studies of sport performance that explicitly generalize to broader activities, contribute substantially to fundamental understanding of human motion, or are in a sport that enjoys wide participation, are welcome.

Also within the scope of JAB are studies using biomechanical strategies to investigate the structure, control, function, and state (health and disease) of animals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12181

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	263

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.471

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 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.

• The Use of Surface Electromyography in Biomechanics

  Citation: 2010

  Authors: Carlo J.

• Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling: Estimation of Muscle Forces and Joint Moments and Movements from Measurements of Neural Command

  Citation: 743

  Authors: Thomas S., David G., Kurt, Thor F.

• Relationships between Ground Reaction Force Impulse and Kinematics of Sprint-Running Acceleration

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Joseph P., Robert N., Peter J.

• An Ankle-Foot Orthosis Powered by Artificial Pneumatic Muscles

  Citation: 300

  Authors: Daniel P., Joseph M., Blake

• A Simple Method for Measuring Stiffness during Running

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Jean-Benoît, Georges, Heikki, Thibault, Alain

• Estimate of the Optimum Cutoff Frequency for the Butterworth Low-Pass Digital Filter

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Bing, David, Larry, Kai-Nan

• Validation of a Mathematical Model for Road Cycling Power

  Citation: 251

  Authors: James C., Douglas L., John E., Kevin L., Andrew R.

• Relationship between Hip and Knee Strength and Knee Valgus during a Single Leg Squat

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Tina L., Charles W., Varsha, Danny M.

• Variability of Stride Characteristics and Joint Coordination among Individuals with Unilateral Patellofemoral Pain

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Bryan C., Joseph, Richard E.A.

• Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle Activation during Explosive Upper Body Movements

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Robert U., William J., Keijo, Brendan J., Aron J.

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