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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1991

ISSN1873-5711
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
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
0.719
H-Index
146
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.23
Total Works
3,091
Total Citations
132,885
2yr Mean Citedness
1.87
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the study of human movement and neuromuscular function, particularly through the application of electromyography (EMG) techniques. Research investigates muscle activation patterns, motor control, and pain-related adaptations in various populations, including athletes and individuals with chronic pain conditions. The journal also explores the reliability and validity of measurement protocols for assessing muscle strength and movement.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1991
Annual Volume~ 80 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications3,091
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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Submission Info

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?
Elsevier Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1873-5711
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

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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.

BiophysicsQ2
Neurology (clinical)Q2
Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Q3
Sports ScienceQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

NeurosciencesPhysiologyRehabilitationSport Sciences

Scopus Categories

Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Neurology (clinical)Sports ScienceBiophysics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Muscle activation and electromyography studiesMotor Control and AdaptationMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationSports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionShoulder Injury and TreatmentAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsNeuroscience and Neural EngineeringLower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref