Footwear Science

metrics 2024

Transforming Footwear Insights into Real-World Impact

Introduction

Footwear Science is an esteemed journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd that serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of biomedical engineering, biophysics, human factors and ergonomics, orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. With a focus on the interdisciplinary aspects of footwear design and its impacts on health and performance, the journal has established itself with a robust academic reputation, reflected in its Category Quartile rankings as of 2023. The journal is indexed in Scopus, showcasing its importance in the medical and social sciences spheres. Although it does not currently offer open access, Footwear Science remains committed to disseminating high-quality research, enhancing the understanding of footwear's influence on human biomechanics and ergonomics, and fostering innovations that improve sports performance and rehabilitation outcomes. Since its inception in 2009, this journal continues to be at the forefront of footwear research, bridging the gap between theory and application.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.57
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life5.80
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.57
Total Documents928
WOS Total Citations551
SCIMAGO Total Citations1502
SCIMAGO SELF Citations343
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.14
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.61
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Health Professions
Rank #110/247
Percentile 55.47
Quartile Q2
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #160/321
Percentile 50.16
Quartile Q2
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Social Sciences
Rank #25/46
Percentile 45.65
Quartile Q3
Biophysics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #98/152
Percentile 35.53
Quartile Q3
Biomedical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #208/303
Percentile 31.35
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ERGONOMICS
Rank 9/24
Percentile 64.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ERGONOMICS
Rank 13/24
Percentile 45.83
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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