Science of Gymnastics Journal

Aims & Scope

Science of Gymnastics Journal (ScGYM) is an international journal that will provide a wide range of of scientific information specific to gymnastics.

The journal will publish both empirical and theoretical contributions related to gymnastics from the natural, social and human sciences.

It is aimed at enhancing gymnastics knowledge (theoretical and practical) based on research and scientific methodology.

We welcome articles concerned with performance analysis, judges' analysis, biomechanical analysis of gymnastics elements, medical analysis in gymnastics, pedagological analysis related to gymnastics, biographies of important gymnastics personalities and other historical analysis, social aspects of gymnastics, motor learning and motor control in gymnastics, methodology of learning gymnastics elements, etc.

Manuscripts based on quality research and comprehensive research reviews will also be considered for publication.

The journal welcomes papers from all types of research paradigms.

It is an international online journal published three times a year (February, June, October).

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions, Medicine and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• IMPACT OF GYMNASTICS TRAINING ON THE HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS OF YOUNG FEMALE AND MALE ARTISTIC GYMNASTS

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Iliya, Iliya, Lubomir, Stefan, Albena, Dilyana, Emil

• WEEKLY PROFILE OF TRAINING LOAD AND RECOVERY IN ELITE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Paula, Bernardo, Thiago, Camila, Maurício Bara

• AN ANALYSIS OF HEAD KINEMATICS IN WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

  Citation: 10

  Authors: N. Stewart, Jillian, Logan E., Laura, Joel D.

• CHOREOGRAPHIC PROCESS IN GYMNASTICS FOR ALL

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Michele Viviene, Lorena Nabanete Reis

• HOW CAN WE ASSESS PHYSICAL LITERACY IN GYMNASTICS? A CRITICAL REVIEW OF PHYSICAL LITERACY ASSESSMENT TOOLS

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Vasiliki, Fotini

• TRAINING LOAD, RECOVERY AND INJURIES IN ELITE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS DURING MAIN COMPETITIVE PERIODS: A CASE STUDY

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Paula Barreiros, Paulo, Thiago Ferreira, Camila, Maurício Gattás Bara, Tim

• COMPARISON OF BOUNCE CHARACTERISTICS ON THREE TYPES OF TRAMPOLINES

  Citation: 8

  Authors: William A., Madison K., Gregory C., Olyvia, Bryce V., Troy J.

• EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTIC ABILITIES OF 7-8-YEAR-OLD RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Giurka, Yulia, Nina

• GYMNASTICS FOR ALL: DIFFERENT CULTURES, DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Daniela, Laurita

• THE POST ACTIVATION POTENTIATION EFFECT OF TWO DIFFERENT CONDITIONING STIMULI ON DROP JUMP PARAMETERS ON YOUNG FEMALE ARTISTIC GYMNASTS

  Citation: 7

  Authors: George, Alexandros, Ioanna, Sofia, Konstantinos