MOTOR CONTROL

metrics 2024

Bridging Theory and Practice in Motor Control

Introduction

MOTOR CONTROL, published by HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC, is a prominent journal focusing on the interdisciplinary study of motor performance and control mechanisms. Since its inception in 1997, the journal has served as a critical platform for researchers, professionals, and students engaged in fields related to neurology, physical therapy, sports therapy, and medical physiology. With an ISSN of 1087-1640 and a commitment to fostering academic discourse, MOTOR CONTROL is indexed across various categories, achieving a commendable Q3 ranking in several areas like Neurology (clinical) and Physical Therapy in 2023, and maintaining a publication horizon extending to 2024. Although it does not offer Open Access, the journal remains a valuable resource for advancing knowledge in motor function evaluation and intervention strategies. The insights published within its pages contribute significantly to enhancing clinical practices and understanding the dynamics of motor activities, making it an essential read for those dedicated to improving human movement science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index53
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life12.40
Citing Half Life11.60
JCI0.34
Total Documents784
WOS Total Citations808
SCIMAGO Total Citations2764
SCIMAGO SELF Citations129
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.05
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.22

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Health Professions
Rank #148/247
Percentile 40.08
Quartile Q3
Neurology (clinical) in Medicine
Rank #282/400
Percentile 29.50
Quartile Q3
Physiology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #84/113
Percentile 25.66
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 292/310
Percentile 6.00
Quartile Q4
SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 98/127
Percentile 23.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 277/310
Percentile 10.65
Quartile Q4
SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 99/127
Percentile 22.05
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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