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Journal of Sport and Health Research

Didactic Asociation Andalucia · Spain · Est. 1902

ISSN1989-6239eISSN1989-6239

SJR Q1✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total35

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

0.272

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SNIP

0.369

Total Works

573

Total Citations

1,059

2yr Mean Citedness

0.31

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Sport and Health Research focuses on the relationship between physical activity, health, and well-being across various populations. It examines the impact of physical activity on physical and mental health indicators, including motor skills, emotional intelligence, academic performance, and cardiovascular health. The journal also investigates the effectiveness of different training programs and interventions, such as high-intensity interval training, virtual reality, and active video games, on performance and health outcomes. Additionally, it explores factors influencing physical activity adoption and maintenance, including educational strategies, gender stereotypes, and lifestyle choices.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSpain

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1902

Annual Volume~ 52 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications573

Publisher OrgDidactic Association Andalucia

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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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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Didactic Asociation Andalucia

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1989-6239 / 1989-6239

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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?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

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 StudiesQ1

Complementary and Manual TherapyQ3

EducationQ3

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ3

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ3

Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Scopus Categories

Complementary and Manual TherapyOrthopedics and Sports MedicineDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationCultural StudiesPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Health and Lifestyle StudiesSports and Physical Education StudiesSports Performance and TrainingPhysical Education and PedagogyMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsSports and Physical Education ResearchSports injuries and preventionChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentHealth, Education, and Physical CultureEducational Innovations and Technology