Sport Management Review

metrics 2024

Elevating Insights in Sport Management

Introduction

Sport Management Review, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a leading journal in the field of sports management, recognized for its significant contributions to the understanding and advancement of sport-related business practices. With an ISSN of 1441-3523 and an E-ISSN of 1839-2083, this esteemed journal has been disseminating high-quality research since 1998 and continues to provide valuable insights through its commitment to scholarly rigor and relevance. The journal has achieved an impressive Q1 ranking across various categories in 2023, including Business and International Management, Marketing, and Sports Science, reflecting its pivotal role in academic discourse. Its Scopus rankings further establish its credibility, with notable placements in the 88th and 87th percentiles for Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, and Management Science and Operations Research, respectively. Researchers and professionals in the fields of sports, management, and leisure will find an array of open access options as well as a wealth of knowledge aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice. With ambitions to foster innovation and practical applications within sports management, Sport Management Review is an essential resource for anyone looking to elevate their understanding and influence in this dynamic industry.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.43
Journal Impact Factor3.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.00
H-Index78
Journal IF Without Self3.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.60
Influence1.22
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.00
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.95
Total Documents761
WOS Total Citations3155
SCIMAGO Total Citations6776
SCIMAGO SELF Citations754
Scopus Journal Rank1.43
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.97
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.64
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.44

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #26/230
Percentile 88.70
Quartile Q1
Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #26/207
Percentile 87.44
Quartile Q1
Business and International Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #60/443
Percentile 86.46
Quartile Q1
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #23/146
Percentile 84.25
Quartile Q1
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #75/478
Percentile 84.31
Quartile Q1
Marketing in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #41/210
Percentile 80.48
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 28/139
Percentile 80.20
Quartile Q1
MANAGEMENT
Rank 137/401
Percentile 66.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Rank 42/139
Percentile 69.78
Quartile Q2
MANAGEMENT
Rank 139/402
Percentile 65.42
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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