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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association · United States

ISSN1064-8011eISSN1533-4287
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.188
H-Index
214
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.374
Total Works
11,379
Total Citations
436,826
2yr Mean Citedness
1.91
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the physiological and performance responses to various training modalities and interventions in athletes. Studies investigate the effects of resistance training, including flywheel and blood flow restriction methods, on strength and muscle adaptations. The journal also examines performance testing, such as jump height and isometric strength, and their relationship to injury prevention and athletic performance. Additionally, it explores factors influencing performance, including fatigue, recovery, nutrition, and the impact of ergogenic aids like caffeine.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 309 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications11,379
Publisher OrgLippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1064-8011 / 1533-4287
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1
Sports ScienceQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Sport Sciences

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationSports ScienceMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Sports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionCardiovascular and exercise physiologySports Dynamics and BiomechanicsMuscle metabolism and nutrition
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref