STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Leading the Way in Strength and Conditioning Scholarship

Introduction

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING JOURNAL, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, is a premier research forum dedicated to advancing the field of strength and conditioning through high-quality, evidence-based articles. Established in 1996 and converging into its latest editions through 2024, this journal holds a prestigious position with a Q1 ranking in both Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, alongside a Q2 ranking in Sports Science. Its impressive Scopus rankings reflect its influence in the academic community, including a rank of #54 in Physical Therapy and #78 in Orthopedics, placing it in the top echelons of its disciplines. Although the journal is not open access, it provides valuable insights and applications for researchers, professionals, and students committed to enhancing athletic performance and rehabilitation practices. The journal is essential for those looking to stay abreast of latest trends, techniques, and fundamental principles that guide strength and conditioning practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.85
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index58
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.47
Influence0.72
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.86
Total Documents1865
WOS Total Citations2485
SCIMAGO Total Citations4351
SCIMAGO SELF Citations804
Scopus Journal Rank0.85
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.36
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.60
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Health Professions
Rank #54/247
Percentile 78.14
Quartile Q1
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #78/321
Percentile 75.70
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 45/127
Percentile 65.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SPORT SCIENCES
Rank 50/127
Percentile 60.63
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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