GAIT & POSTURE

metrics 2024

Unraveling the Complexities of Postural Control

Introduction

GAIT & POSTURE is a premier international journal, published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd, that serves as a crucial platform for researchers, clinicians, and students in the domains of biomechanics, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. With an impact factor reflecting its esteemed position, GAIT & POSTURE covers innovative research and advancements regarding human movement, balance, and postural control, contributing significantly to enhancing clinical practices and understanding in the fields of Biophysics, Orthopedics, and Sports Science. Since its inception in 1993, the journal has consistently maintained high standards as evidenced by its categorization in Q1 for Rehabilitation and Q2 for Biophysics and Orthopedics in the 2023 quartiles. The journal's robust metrics, including its rank in multiple Scopus categories, underscore its impact and visibility in the academic community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.72
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index171
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.36
Influence0.67
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.60
Citing Half Life9.90
JCI0.87
Total Documents6089
WOS Total Citations17403
SCIMAGO Total Citations47077
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5245
Scopus Journal Rank0.72
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.77

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Rehabilitation in Medicine
Rank #29/161
Percentile 81.99
Quartile Q1
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #80/321
Percentile 75.08
Quartile Q1
Biophysics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #63/152
Percentile 58.55
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 212/310
Percentile 31.80
Quartile Q3
ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 42/136
Percentile 69.50
Quartile Q2
SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 45/127
Percentile 65.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 123/310
Percentile 60.32
Quartile Q2
ORTHOPEDICS
Rank 46/136
Percentile 66.18
Quartile Q2
SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 48/127
Percentile 62.20
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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