Journal of Motor Learning and Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Motor Learning and Development (JMLD) publishes peer-reviewed research that advances the understanding of movement skill acquisition and expression across the lifespan.

JMLD aims to provide a platform for theoretical, translational, applied, and innovative research related to factors that influence the learning or re-learning of skills in individuals with various movement-relevant abilities and disabilities.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12730

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	126

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.446

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

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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, Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychology, 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.

• Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Test of Gross Motor Development—Third Edition

  Citation: 138

  Authors: E. Kipling, Dale A.

• What are Fundamental Motor Skills and What is Fundamental About Them?

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Karl M.

• Introduction to the Special Section: Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the TGMD-3

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Dale A.

• Age and Sex Differences in Fundamental Movement Skills Among a Cohort of Irish School Children

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Lisa E., Linda A., Cian, Edward, Wesley, Seán, Con

• Underpowered and Overworked: Problems With Data Analysis in Motor Learning Studies

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Keith, Taylor, Matthew

• Actual and Perceived Motor Competence Levels of Belgian and United States Preschool Children

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Ali, Farid, Lisa M., Frederik J.A., Matthieu, Jacqueline D.

• A Systematic Review of the End-State Comfort Effect in Normally Developing Children and in Children With Developmental Disorders

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Kathrin, Anne, Gisa, Matthias

• Encouragement is Nothing Without Control: Factors Influencing the Development of Reaching and Face Preference

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Klaus, Amy

• Increased Carry Distance and X-Factor Stretch in Golf Through an External Focus of Attention

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Jongseong, Gabriele, Seonjin

• Relationships Between Product- and Process-Oriented Measures of Motor Competence and Perceived Competence

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Larissa, Ali, Jackie, David

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