Science and Medicine in Football

metrics 2024

Transforming Football through Scientific Excellence

Introduction

Science and Medicine in Football is a premier academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, dedicated to advancing knowledge in the multidisciplinary fields of sports science, orthopedics, and rehabilitation within the context of football. With an ISSN of 2473-3938 and E-ISSN 2473-4446, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for academics, practitioners, and students alike since its inception in 2017. It is recognized for its significant impact, holding a distinguished Q1 category ranking in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Sports Science. Additionally, it ranks within the top percentile in related fields, reflecting its high-quality research and contribution to sports health sciences. Science and Medicine in Football aims to publish rigorously peer-reviewed articles that explore innovative practices, clinical advances, and research findings relevant to health and performance in football, making it an essential conduit for emerging sports science insights. With its commitment to excellence and accessibility, this journal plays a critical role in shaping contemporary research narratives and professional practices in the dynamic world of football.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.35
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.47
Influence0.79
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life3.30
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI1.20
Total Documents429
WOS Total Citations1092
SCIMAGO Total Citations2435
SCIMAGO SELF Citations226
Scopus Journal Rank1.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.56
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.85
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.66

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Health Professions
Rank #25/247
Percentile 89.88
Quartile Q1
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #34/321
Percentile 89.41
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 26/127
Percentile 79.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 18/127
Percentile 85.83
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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