Communication & Sport

metrics 2024

Unpacking the Dynamics of Sport Through the Lens of Communication.

Introduction

Communication & Sport is a premier interdisciplinary journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, dedicated to advancing the understanding of the dynamic interplay between communication processes and sporting contexts. With its ISSN 2167-4795 and E-ISSN 2167-4809, this UK-based journal has established an outstanding reputation within the academic community, as evidenced by its impressive Q1 ranking in both Communication and Social Sciences categories for 2023. Its Scopus ranking, placing it in the top 5th percentile for Social Sciences, underscores its influence and relevance in the field. Communication & Sport serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in exploring themes of media representation, sport management, fan interactions, and health communication. By offering a platform for innovative research and insightful commentary, the journal aims to foster a deeper understanding of how communication shapes and is shaped by sporting experiences and culture, making it a vital addition to the library of anyone engaged in the study of these interrelated areas.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.23
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.40
H-Index29
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.45
Influence0.92
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life6.40
JCI1.10
Total Documents404
WOS Total Citations1280
SCIMAGO Total Citations2331
SCIMAGO SELF Citations396
Scopus Journal Rank1.23
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.17
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.61
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #30/604
Percentile 95.03
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #43/511
Percentile 91.59
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 27/227
Percentile 88.30
Quartile Q1
HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 36/139
Percentile 74.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 54/227
Percentile 76.21
Quartile Q1
HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 30/139
Percentile 78.42
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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