North American Society for Sport History · United States
ISSN0094-1700
SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR
12
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q3+12
Total12
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.132
H-Index
25
SNIP
0.153
Total Works
2,155
Total Citations
3,830
2yr Mean Citedness
0.08
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
The Journal of Sport History explores the historical development of sports, examining their social, political, and cultural significance. Articles analyze how sports have been sites for social reform, political engagement, and community building, as well as their connections to broader societal issues like race, gender, and national identity. The journal also investigates the evolution of specific sports, the business of sport, and the impact of major sporting events.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural StudiesQ3
HistoryQ3
Sports ScienceQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
HistorySports ScienceCultural Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports, Gender, and SocietyAmerican Sports and LiteratureSport and Mega-Event ImpactsSports Analytics and PerformanceAmerican History and CultureDoping in SportsHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisRace, History, and American SocietyDigital Games and MediaCanadian Identity and History