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International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. · United States · Est. 2007

ISSN1932-9997

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.228

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.405

Total Works

672

Total Citations

4,404

2yr Mean Citedness

0.41

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on research and education related to aquatic environments, with a strong emphasis on drowning prevention, water safety, and improving swimming and water competence across diverse populations. It addresses issues of equity and access in aquatic activities, including the experiences of marginalized communities and individuals with disabilities. The journal also explores the physiological and psychological aspects of aquatic engagement and the effectiveness of various educational and intervention programs.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish, Français, Español

1st Year Published2007

Annual Volume~ 17 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications672

OA Since2018

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1932-9997

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English, Français, Español

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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2025

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.

Aquatic ScienceQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Aquatic Science