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Science of Gymnastics Journal

University of Ljubljana Press · Slovenia · Est. 2009

ISSN2232-2639

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.276

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SNIP

0.641

Total Works

575

Total Citations

1,780

2yr Mean Citedness

0.31

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Aims & Scope

Science of Gymnastics Journal (ScGYM®) is an international journal that will provide a wide range of of scientific information specific to gymnastics. The journal will publish both empirical and theoretical contributions related to gymnastics from the natural, social and human sciences. It is aimed at enhancing gymnastics knowledge (theoretical and practical) based on research and scientific methodology. We welcome articles concerned with performance analysis, judges' analysis, biomechanical analysis of gymnastics elements, medical analysis in gymnastics, pedagological analysis related to gymnastics, biographies of important gymnastics personalities and other historical analysis, social aspects of gymnastics, motor learning and motor control in gymnastics, methodology of learning gymnastics elements, etc. Manuscripts based on quality research and comprehensive research reviews will also be considered for publication. The journal welcomes papers from all types of research paradigms.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSlovenia

Primary Languageen

1st Year Published2009

Frequency3 times a year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications575

OA Since2022

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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?

University of Ljubljana Press

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Does the journal have a website?

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Is the ISSN verified?

2232-2639

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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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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Publication & Citation Trend

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2026

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

EducationQ3

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Physical Education and GymnasticsSports Performance and TrainingPhysical Education and PedagogySports injuries and preventionChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentDiversity and Impact of DanceSport Psychology and PerformancePhysical Education and Training StudiesSports, Gender, and SocietySports Analytics and Performance