Sports Medicine-Open

metrics 2024

Innovating rehabilitation practices for a healthier tomorrow.

Introduction

Sports Medicine-Open, published by Springer, is an esteemed open-access journal that has been a significant contributor to the fields of orthopedics and sports medicine since its inception in 2015. With an impressive impact reflected in its Q1 category rankings for both Orthopedics and Sports Medicine as well as Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy, and Rehabilitation, it stands at the forefront of these disciplines. This journal not only disseminates cutting-edge research and clinical insights but also encourages innovative applications in sports health and rehabilitation, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students alike. With its broad scope and high visibility (Scopus rankings placing it in the top percentiles), Sports Medicine-Open is dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration in a rapidly evolving field. Access to this journal is made convenient through its commitment to open access, ensuring that critical research findings reach a global audience.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor4.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.50
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self4.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.15
Influence1.58
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.33
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations2729
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 11/127
Percentile 91.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 14/127
Percentile 88.98
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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