Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports

Aims & Scope

The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports is a multidisciplinary journal published 12 times per year under the auspices of the Scandinavian Foundation of Medicine and Science in Sports.

It aims to publish high quality and impactful articles in the fields of orthopaedics, rehabilitation and sports medicine, exercise physiology and biochemistry, biomechanics and motor control, health and disease relating to sport, exercise and physical activity, as well as on the social and behavioural aspects of sport and exercise.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.494

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	150

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2407

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2730

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Exercise as medicine – evidence for prescribing exercise as therapy in 26 different chronic diseases

  Citation: 2486

  Authors: B. K., B.

• Evidence for prescribing exercise as therapy in chronic disease

  Citation: 905

  Authors: B. K., B.

• Structure of the tendon connective tissue

  Citation: 856

  Authors: P.

• Studies of surgical outcome after patellar tendinopathy: clinical significance of methodological deficiencies and guidelines for future studies

  Citation: 775

  Authors: B. D., K. M., N., J. L., J. D.

• Health benefits of cycling: a systematic review

  Citation: 760

  Authors: P., S., A., B., P., B., T.

• Consequences of physical inactivity in older adults: A systematic review of reviews and meta‐analyses

  Citation: 758

  Authors: Conor, Roger, Paolo, Mark A.

• Role of the nervous system in sarcopenia and muscle atrophy with aging: strength training as a countermeasure

  Citation: 541

  Authors: P., C., P., S. P., M.

• Hamstring injury occurrence in elite soccer players after preseason strength training with eccentric overload

  Citation: 517

  Authors: C., J., A.

• Adaptations and mechanisms of human heat acclimation: Applications for competitive athletes and sports

  Citation: 464

  Authors: J. D., S., M. N.

• Gender differences in the incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain syndrome

  Citation: 462

  Authors: M., D., S., K., S., A.

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