Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness publishes scientific papers relating to the area of the applied physiology, preventive medicine, sports medicine and traumatology, sports psychology.

Manuscripts may be submitted in the form of editorials, original articles, review articles, case reports, special articles, letters to the Editor and guidelines.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11700

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	904

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.495

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	79

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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.

• The validity and reliability of the My Jump 2 app for measuring the reactive strength index and drop jump performance

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Tom, Chris, Mark, Jon

• Does small-sided games training improve physical fitness and team-sport-specific skills? A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Amri, Tim J., Maamer, Ezdine

• The efficacy of wearable activity tracking technology as part of a weight loss program: a systematic review

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Scott W., Kyle R., Mike, Ian

• Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of male soccer players according to their competitive level, playing position and age group: a systematic review

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Maamer, Pantelis T.

• Outdoor physical activity bears multiple benefits to health and society

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Giorgio, Antonio, Roberto

• Physical fitness in basketball players: a systematic review

  Citation: 51

  Authors: David, Javier, Julio, Sergio J.

• Anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors in football

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Gian Nicola, Karim, Emanuele, Andrea, Alessandro, Alessandro, Piero

• The effects of sprint training and the Nordic hamstring exercise on eccentric hamstring strength and sprint performance in adolescent athletes

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Brock W., Warren B., Scott W., Andrew M., Calvin L., Todd A.

• Interpreting daily heart rate variability changes in collegiate female soccer players

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Andrew A., Michael R., Fabio Y., Daniel J.

• A comparison of the motivational factors between CrossFit participants and other resistance exercise modalities: a pilot study

  Citation: 44

  Authors: James, Adele, Luke, James

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