Sports Medicine: Research and Practice publishes research on the physiological and psychological aspects of sports and physical activity. Articles investigate training methodologies, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and the impact of physical activity on various health indicators. The journal also covers topics related to sports performance, health promotion, and the organization of sports for different populations, including young athletes and individuals with disabilities.
National Electronic-Information Consortium (NEICON)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2587-9014
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Russian State Library (RSL)
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
Russian, English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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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.
Biochemistry (medical)Q4
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ4
RehabilitationQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
RehabilitationOrthopedics and Sports MedicineBiochemistry (medical)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Physical Education and Training StudiesHuman Health and DiseaseCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseSports Performance and TrainingExercise and Physiological ResponsesMuscle metabolism and nutritionCardiovascular and exercise physiologySports injuries and preventionGenetics and Physical PerformanceHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control