This journal publishes research on sports medicine, focusing on the physiological and performance aspects of athletes. Studies investigate factors influencing athletic performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation across various sports. The scope includes analysis of training methodologies, recovery strategies, and the impact of physiological variables on performance in both male and female athletes.
Generalitat de Catalunya, Department de la Presidencia, Secretaria General de l Esport
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2666-5069 / 2666-5069
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Portico, CLOCKSS
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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.
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports injuries and preventionSports Performance and TrainingCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseShoulder Injury and TreatmentExercise and Physiological ResponsesCardiovascular and exercise physiologyKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesSport Psychology and PerformanceTendon Structure and TreatmentThermoregulation and physiological responses