JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR

metrics 2024

Decoding the Neural Mechanisms of Movement

Introduction

JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a leading platform that explores critical insights into the dynamics of motor functions and behavior across various disciplines including biophysics, cognitive neuroscience, and sports science. With an ISSN of 0022-2895 and an E-ISSN of 1940-1027, this journal has been a vital resource since its inception in 1969, offering a comprehensive analysis of motor control, skill acquisition, and the neural mechanisms underlying motor performance. Positioned in the Q3 quartile across multiple categories for 2023, it ranks competitively within its fields, such as #136 in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and #95 in Experimental & Cognitive Psychology. JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR serves not only as an essential reference for researchers and professionals but also as an invaluable resource for students pursuing studies in motor behavior and related areas, reflecting the ongoing evolution and significance of this field in enhancing our understanding of human movement and performance.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.44
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index79
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.27
Influence0.40
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life15.00
Citing Half Life12.00
JCI0.35
Total Documents1297
WOS Total Citations2354
SCIMAGO Total Citations5904
SCIMAGO SELF Citations359
Scopus Journal Rank0.44
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.44
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.48

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #136/321
Percentile 57.63
Quartile Q2
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology in Psychology
Rank #95/165
Percentile 42.42
Quartile Q3
Biophysics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #92/152
Percentile 39.47
Quartile Q3
Cognitive Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #71/115
Percentile 38.26
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 283/310
Percentile 8.90
Quartile Q4
PSYCHOLOGY
Rank 73/92
Percentile 21.20
Quartile Q4
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 88/99
Percentile 11.60
Quartile Q4
SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 91/127
Percentile 28.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 275/310
Percentile 11.29
Quartile Q4
PSYCHOLOGY
Rank 76/92
Percentile 17.39
Quartile Q4
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 94/99
Percentile 5.05
Quartile Q4
SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 98/127
Percentile 22.83
Quartile Q4

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