International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

metrics 2024

Innovating Athlete Development Through Scholarly Research

Introduction

The International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, serves as a leading platform for scholarly advancements in the fields of sports science and coaching, contributing significantly to the discourse surrounding effective training methodologies, athlete development, and performance analysis. With an impressive impact factor positioned within the Q1 and Q2 quartiles of Social Sciences and Sports Science respectively, the journal has established itself as a reputable source of research, boasting a Scopus rank of #120 out of 604 in the Social Sciences category, reflecting its commitment to publishing high-quality, relevant studies. Indexed under ISSN 1747-9541 and E-ISSN 2048-397X, the journal has been actively publishing since 2010 and continues to provide open access to rigorous scientific inquiries essential for both practitioners and academics. Located in the United Kingdom, the journal aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, facilitating a deeper understanding of sports science challenges in a rapidly evolving field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.74
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index43
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.62
Influence0.47
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life5.70
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI0.49
Total Documents1598
WOS Total Citations2759
SCIMAGO Total Citations4756
SCIMAGO SELF Citations441
Scopus Journal Rank0.74
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.65
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.72

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #120/604
Percentile 80.13
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 85/139
Percentile 39.20
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 74/113
Percentile 35.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 75/139
Percentile 46.04
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 80/114
Percentile 29.82
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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