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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences

Horizon Research Publishing · United States · Est. 2013

ISSN2381-4403

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.269

H-Index

SNIP

0.576

Total Works

1,005

Total Citations

4,272

2yr Mean Citedness

0.61

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the effectiveness of various training programs and instructional strategies in sports and physical education. Studies evaluate the impact of interventions on physical fitness, skill development, psychological outcomes, and performance in diverse populations, including students, athletes, and individuals with disabilities. The journal also explores the integration of technology and pedagogical approaches in sports science and physical education.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2013

Annual Volume~ 137 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,005

OA Since2014

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

thinkchecksubmit.org

4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Horizon Research Publishing

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

2381-4403

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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

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.

Health (social science)Q3

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ3

PhysiologyQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationPhysiologyHealth (social science)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Sports and Physical Education ResearchSports Performance and TrainingChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentSports injuries and preventionPhysical Education and Training StudiesChild Development and EducationMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsSport Psychology and PerformancePhysical Education and PedagogyMultimedia Learning Systems