Recreational Sports Journal

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Recreational Sports and Education

Introduction

Recreational Sports Journal, a publication by SAGE Publications Inc, serves as a vital resource for scholars, professionals, and students interested in the multifaceted domains of recreational sports, leisure studies, and health education. With ISSN 1558-8661 and E-ISSN 1558-867X, this journal has made significant strides since its inception in 2002, maintaining an impressive presence through 2024. Recognized within its fields, it holds a Q3 category in both Education and Health (Social Science), along with a Q2 designation in Social Sciences (Miscellaneous), and notable rankings in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management. As it provides a platform for scholarly articles and research that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical implications, the journal enriches the understanding of recreational sports' role in societal health and education. Though it does not currently offer open access options, its robust access and subscription model ensures that cutting-edge research reaches its audience efficiently. For those looking to enhance their academic pursuits in the recreational sports field, Recreational Sports Journal is an indispensable addition to any library.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.33
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.19
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.24
Total Documents331
WOS Total Citations241
SCIMAGO Total Citations427
SCIMAGO SELF Citations261
Scopus Journal Rank0.33
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.94
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #277/604
Percentile 54.14
Quartile Q2
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #950/1543
Percentile 38.43
Quartile Q3
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #239/371
Percentile 35.58
Quartile Q3
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #117/146
Percentile 19.86
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 111/139
Percentile 20.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 106/139
Percentile 23.74
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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